Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Long life is usually synonymous with Japanese society. Moreover, the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2022 designated Japan as the country with the longest life expectancy, namely 84.3 years.

However, research has recently revealed that people living in the Hunza Valley, northern Pakistan have an average life expectancy of around 100 years. In fact, the people there seem to have difficulty accessing medical needs.

Launching from CNBC Make It, The Hunza Valley is home to the Burusho and Wakhi indigenous peoples. For centuries, they have been able to survive and thrive in remote villages with minimal facilities and simple health facilities.

Interestingly, they are actually able to survive up to 100 years with limited conditions. So, what's the secret? Here are five secrets of long life from the people of the Hunza Valley.

1. Regularly consume apricot seeds and oil

Apricot trees are one of the most important local crops for the people of the Hunza Valley. Research has found that apricot seeds can help fight cancer and other sources of inflammation in the body thanks to the compound amygdalin.

Most of the traditional foods of the Hunzai Valley contain apricot oil. The way local people process apricots is by using machines to extract oil from harvested seeds.

2. Move regularly

The people of the Hunza Valley are known to be healthy and active throughout their lives, even when they are 80 years old. In daily life, elderly Hunza people are active in herding cows and sheep, collecting wood, and doing other physical activities.

Not only that, the elderly are also active in “Rajaki” activities, namely cleaning water channels when spring arrives. Meanwhile, other residents of various ages often do leisure sports, such as cycling, skating, football and cricket.

3. Drink Glacier Water

Photo: People living in the remote Hunza valley, located in the far north of Pakistan, can live to be 100 years old. (Doc. CNBC International/Samantha Shea)

Entering summer, the Hunza Waste is filled with melting glacier. According to researchers, the dark gray sparkling liquid called “Hunza Water” is naturally filtered by layers of ice and rock, and contains minerals.

Some argue that “Hunza Water” contains the mineral quartz in colloidal form. This mineral is considered a powerful antioxidant.

From May to October, local residents, restaurants and homes prefer to drink glacier water rather than filtered water.

4. Rarely consume processed food

Photo: People living in the remote Hunza valley, located in the far north of Pakistan, can live to be 100 years old. (Doc. CNBC International/Samantha Shea)

Almost every piece of meat consumed by the people of the Hunza Valley is fresh, freshly cut meat. Hunza people rarely eat processed food, let alone fast food.

Instead, they always eat food from fresh ingredients and usually get it from vegetables grown in the backyard. Spinach, tomatoes and potatoes are popular vegetables and are most loved by local people.

5. Establish Strong Social Relationships

The village environment is known to have close social relations. Likewise with the people of the Hunza Valley. The people there are known to look after each other, especially towards elderly community members.

Unlike in other regions, you can be sure that you will not be able to find a retirement home in the Hunza Valley. Because the elderly there are highly respected and cared for by their respective families.

Apart from that, this area is also known to be safe for children to roam alone outside the house. Because, it is claimed that the Hunza Valley has no crime.

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