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101-year-old Chinese man defies aging with diet of Coke, Sprite, and seafood

A 101-year-old man in China's Zhejiang province has gained attention for his unconventional lifestyle, which includes a daily diet rich in Coca-Cola, Sprite, and seafood. Despite modern trends towards healthy eating and traditional Chinese medicine, Lu Shizeng maintains a robust appetite and good health. His unique habits have sparked curiosity and discussion online. AI

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101-year-old Chinese man defies aging with diet of Coke, Sprite, and seafood

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    Chinese great-grandfather, 101, defies ageing with daily diet of Coke, Sprite, seafood

    A Chinese centenarian leads a happy, healthy life despite a habit generally considered “unhealthy”, prompting curious reactions online. A 101-year-old great-grandfather in eastern China’s Zhejiang province recently went viral for his love of drinking large amounts of Coca-Cola an…