World’s oldest woman reveals secret to long life.
Ever wondered what it takes to live to be over 100?
Well, buckle up, because Emma Morano might have the answer—one that’s as simple as it is mind-boggling.
Emma’s remarkable journey revealed.
Born on November 29, 1899, in a small Italian village, Emma lived through three centuries.
And not only did she survive it all, she thrived, becoming the world’s oldest living person until her passing in April 2017.
Emma’s secret exposed.
At a staggering 117 years old, Emma was the last verified person alive who was born in the 1800s.
To top it off, she became the fourth-oldest European ever, a record few can imagine breaking.
In a world where people are obsessed with living longer, her secret? Eggs. Loads of them.
The bizarre diet that kept her going for 90 years explained.
She swore by eating three eggs a day, and that wasn’t even the weird part—two of them were raw.
This habit started after World War I when she was diagnosed with anemia.
Apparently, doctors at the time thought raw eggs could help boost iron levels.
For Emma, this odd prescription turned into a 90-year routine she never broke—until the end.
Her daily diet, until her final days, consisted of eggs, biscuits, and an occasional dose of homemade grappa.
But it wasn’t just her diet that kept her kicking for so long.
Longevity secret exposed.
Emma firmly believed one key decision played a huge role in her longevity: staying single.
“I didn’t want to be dominated by anyone,” she said, and that conviction led her to ditch her abusive husband in 1938.
After the death of her only son, she never remarried, insisting that single life suited her better.
“I think that’s why I lived so long,” she often said—no men, no stress.
And really, after the ordeal of her first marriage, who could blame her?
Emma’s first heartbreak detailed.
The story of how she ended up tied to a man she never loved is chilling.
In her early 20s, Emma was in love with a man who tragically died during World War I.
The heartache was profound, and she had no desire to marry again.
The heartache was profound, and she had no desire to marry again.
An unwanted proposal explained.
But life had other plans. A man in her village decided he had eyes on her, and he wouldn’t take no for an answer.
She explained in a 2011 interview with La Stampa that he bluntly told her, “If it suits you, you can marry me, if not, I’ll kill you.”
Hardly the stuff of fairy tales, right? Emma felt she had no choice but to marry him.
Inside Emma’s abusive marriage.
Their relationship was as bad as you’d expect from such a beginning.
After 12 miserable years and the devastating loss of her infant son, she kicked him out and never looked back.
Emma’s simple, active life highlighted.
From then on, she chose herself, her health, and—well—eggs.
Working as a factory worker until she was 75, Emma maintained a simple but fulfilling life.
She never needed medication, staying active well into her golden years, still vibrant and sharp.
For Emma, simplicity was the key—no fancy diets, no workout regimens, just raw eggs, a glass of grappa, and a fiercely independent spirit.
Genetics might have helped, too. Her mother lived until 91, and some of her sisters even made it past 100.
But still, there’s no doubt Emma’s determination played a huge role in her exceptional longevity.