Chinese great-grandfather, 101, defies ageing with daily diet of Coke, Sprite, seafood
Por Fran Lu — South China Morning Post – News feed
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Nanny who cares for Lu says he has a fantastic appetite, regularly finishing half a bowl of rice and a whole plate of crabs in a single meal
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Fran Lu in Beijing Published: 10:00am, 13 Oct 2026
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 and Sprite.
While young people in China embrace healthy lifestyles – eating foods inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, following low-sugar diets and taking daily footbaths – Lu Shizeng defies these practices yet remains hale and hearty at his ripe old age.
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