2. Always include your favorite foods at the table
Many people restrict themselves from eating what they love in order to lose weight or follow a strict diet. But Sister André never does that. She always includes her favorite foods at mealtime, as long as she eats them in moderation. Despite her age, she still enjoys a glass of wine and some chocolate whenever she feels like it.

She believes that eating your favorite foods boosts your mood and reduces stress—two essential factors for longevity. A study from University College London (UK) even found that people with better moods had a 35% lower risk of death within five years.

“If you deny yourself the foods you love for too long, your body and mind become exhausted, and stress builds up. It’s hard to stay healthy that way,” she said. Her advice is simple: eat what you love—but do it in moderation, and prepare it in a healthy way.