habits of the world’s longest-living people. And while not every centenarian eats yogurt, fermented foods rich in probiotics show up often across these regions.

What stands out most, however, is not just what these people eat, but how they eat: with intention, gratitude, and consistency. Much like Maria.
Is It Really About the Yogurt? Experts Weigh In
Of course, some scientists caution us not to read too much into centenarian stories. Biogerontologist Richard Faragher points out the concept of “survivorship bias”—that we only hear the stories of those who