With the death of Jiroemon Kimura, born August 26, 1896 whom died Wednesday June 12, 2013 and one of only 70 verified supercentenarians living past 110 years old. Some might think Bernando Lapallo of Mesa, Arizona with the title of oldest living man in the world. However, that claim may fall to James McCoubrey, born September 13, 1901 living in Walnut Creek, California in the San Francisco Bay Area.
However, neither men has the claim as the oldest livng person in the world with that honor going to another Japanese. Misao Okawa born March 5, 1898 making her 115 years old is labeled the oldest living person and officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest on February 27, 2013 while still living in a nursing home in Higashisumiyoshi – Ku, Osaka in Japan (Secrets of the Japanese.)
What sets Bernando Lapallo apart (born August 17, 1901 or 1910) is his amazing vitality with longevity. Bernando who is the author of the book: Age Less/Live More was allegedly born in Brazil and move with his family to New York at age five where he has lived most of his life a Yankee Baseball fan while working as a chef on cruise ships until he retired at age 57.
In Bernando later years he moved to Mesa, Arizona with some of his ageless tips left to him from his father whom passed at 98 years. Some of the tips Bernando states what he does religiously are drinking Sassafras and Cinnamom Tea daily every morning before he takes his 2 mile walk. With a few of his hobbies being reading, playing checkers and working crossword puzzles to keep his mind sharp.
While being a staunch believer of eating properly and not eating fast food or overeating. He also eats a lot of organic green vegetables, fruit and fish or lamb while shying away from the more saturated fat redmeats (never eating hamburger, hotdogs, or french fries with his main treats being blueberries, garlic, olive oil (which he also rubs into his skin to prevent wrinkles), cinnamon, chocolate and honey are also mainstays everyday.
With other rules being never eating after 7 pm, cleansing his colon so his liver can do it’s job. While regularly supplementing daily with Dr. Schulze Superfood Supplements. While he feels it’s important to take care of your eyes so your feet doesn’t get lost, it’s best to also exercise because it’s a sure thing better than gambling joints or bars at his age regardless.
Claiming to be the oldest living Yankee Fan, if not American, on June 1st, 2013 at Yankee Stadium. Bernando was honored by his beloved Yankees. Bernando that day showcased his amazing vitality at his age being a NY Yankee Fan when the “Yanks were know as the Highlanders. “It’s an amazing feat in it’s own right while watching his first game played in Ole’ HillTop Park.” His Second Book soon to be released: Beyond 100 — How To Live Well Into Your Next Century, is schedule for his 112 th birthday August 17th, 2013.
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