Emma Martina Luigia Morano, born on November 29, 1899, in Italy, lived an extraordinary 117 years, becoming the world’s oldest woman before passing away in 2017. The eldest of eight siblings, she outlived them all, captivating the world with her remarkable longevity.
Her secret? Genetics and a unique diet. Diagnosed with anemia after World War I, Morano adopted a routine of eating three eggs daily—two raw in the morning and one cooked at lunch. In later years, she reduced it to two eggs and some biscuits. Remarkably, she consumed very little fruit or vegetables.
According to her longtime doctor, Carlo Bava, her meals typically included eggs, an omelet, and chicken, with occasional grappa—an Italian herbal liquor—mixed with sage, rue, and grapes.
