What a Raw Food Diet has Done to this 70 Year Old Will Make You Rethink Everything

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(NaturalNews) When Annette Larkins goes out with her husband, people often speculate that he had become involved with a younger woman. Other times, they ask him how his granddaughter is doing, referring to Larkins. Little do they know that Larkins, a size 4 fireball of energy, is a 70-year-old woman. Dubbed by many as an "ageless woman" who discovered the fountain of youth, her secret is right in her own backyard. How does she do it? Simple: she's been eating completely raw foods for 27 years.

Raw foods the key to a youthful appearance, more energy

The Miami-Dade County, Florida, resident mainly eats the foods that she grows in her own indoor and outdoor gardens. "I'm very vibrant, I have lots of energy," Larkins says. "I'm up at no later than 5:30 in the morning... I'm ready to go."

What started as a quest to achieve increased energy and feel healthier turned into a vegetarian lifestyle and, eventually, a raw vegan way of life. Despite her husband's meat-eating habits, she remains loyal to raw foods. "My diet consists of fruits, nuts, vegetables and seeds," she says. "I do a lot of sprouting of seeds."

In addition to internal benefits, many raw foods' ingredients help improve the skin's overall appearance, resulting in a more youthful look. Carrots, listed by the Mayo Clinic as a "healthy skin" food, contain beta-carotene, which is responsible for removing toxins in the body and creating better looking skin. Blueberries, tomatoes and lentils are also healthy skin suggestions from the Mayo Clinic. Cucumbers, too, are filled with cell-regenerating vitamins and minerals and are known for their anti-aging benefits.

According to dermatologists reporting for the Mayo Clinic, "research suggests that a diet high in processed or refined carbohydrates and unhealthy fats promotes skin aging." This, of course, is in line with Larkins' lifestyle, which includes not eating any animal products and only enjoying unprocessed, uncooked plant-based meals.

Larkins, who also enjoys juicing and wrote the book Journey to Health, has appeared in numerous videos and media outlets.

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A Retired Mathematician Found A Rotting Cabin From 1830. What He Did With It Is Perfection.

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Reddit user, srirachaforeverthing, just posted what happens when you mix a retired mathematician father and an old, rotting 1830s cabin.

He decided to restore it. And the result? Cozy perfection.

This is the original cabin from the 1830s. A lot of it was rotting, but he labeled and transferred as much of it as possible to the family’s land.

                                                 Here you can see the labels.

And the foundation is mostly intact, now on his land.

The restoration begins!

This entire thing took 10 years, so it was not an easy task for just one man.

Taking a look inside…

Starting to construct the fireplace for those cold winter nights.

And the fireplace is ready.

Natural light: check.

This is the finished construction, but let’s look inside.

This looks really cozy.

The staircase has a great story behind it. A large oak tree fell on the family’s property. They were upset and didn’t know what to do with it. After a few days, they decided to turn it into the staircase for their cabin. Looks great!

I could spend a lot of time here.

And the loft has a really comfortable bed. I love it.

A panoramic view.

It’s perfect for a cozy night inside, with a warm blanket, cup of hot chocolate, and loved ones.

The 1830s cabin completely redone for 2013.

Ten years in the making and totally worth it.

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All of the wood that makes up this cabin that was not from the original came from the family’s land. This is about as authentic as it comes for an 1830′s cabin. This retired mathematician did an incredible job over the past 10 years.

Share this awesome work with others.

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This Might be the Best GoPro Video Ever Made

This amazing video captures every moment, as if on a roller coaster, of this heart pounding run through a canyon trail. I've seen quite a few GoPro videos in my time, but this is surely the best I've come across. If you know of a better one, please post a link to it in the comments below. Enjoy:

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