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On August 17, Bernando LaPallo turned 109 years old! This Mesa resident lives on his own, still drives and walks around just fine – it’s incredible, so I asked him to share some of his secrets.

Bernando eats primarily raw fruits, veggies and fish. Meat is a treat only once a year.

“This is my lifesaver, it keeps me alive..superfood..plus I take it everyday since 1979 – I never miss.” said LaPallo.

He believes his clean lifestyle is why he’s still alive.

“Well, I don’t think I know that eating it’s what you eat, you’ve heard people say you are what you eat, well you are.”

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