What does the breakfast of the grandmother who lived to 116 years old have?

Susannah Mushatt Jones was born in July 1899 in a small town near YP Montgomery, Alabama (USA) and spent the last years of her life in New York. The grandmother took her last breath in 2016, before her 117th birthday.

When she was still alive, the old woman used to maintain a habit of getting up at 9:30 a.m., then having breakfast at 10:30 a.m. Grandma’s breakfast always consisted of bacon, eggs, and raw oatmeal. Lois Judge, the grandmother’s granddaughter, revealed that she can even eat bacon all day.

Susannah Mushatt Jones. Photo: Wikipedia

It is known that bacon is a processed meat with many flavors, loved by many people when it can be eaten alone or in combination with other foods. This type of meat is made from pork, contains protein and is rich in vitamin B complex nutrients, prevents infection, promotes cell health.

In addition, these nutrients also help many enzymes work smoothly, including the release of energy from carbohydrates and fats. Particularly B vitamins support the transport of oxygen and energy-containing nutrients around the body.

Pork contains selenium, a mineral that activates certain proteins involved in cancer prevention. Bacon even contains a good amount of zinc that helps control gene activity. Although delicious and has certain benefits, bacon is definitely not the right food for breakfast.

Susannah Mushatt Jones eats bacon for breakfast and can eat a lot during the day, but the lunch and dinner menu is quite scientific. She usually eats fruit for lunch and has dinner fairly early, at 5:30 p.m. daily, with a plate of meat, vegetables and potatoes.

Besides eating bacon every day, she also loves to chew gum, sometimes folding 4 slim gum and putting them in her mouth at the same time. In addition, the grandmother also spends a lot of time sleeping. Sharing with the Huffington Post, Lois Judge said that in June, the grandmother slept about 10 hours a night, and took regular naps.

Family members shared, Susannah Mushatt Jones lived a long life thanks to her love for loved ones and generosity towards others. Plus, the old lady doesn’t seem to have any bad habits.

“I’ve never drunk or smoked. I’m surrounded by love and positive energy. That’s the key to a long and happy life.” Grandmother shared with Guinness World Records.