Chinese great-grandfather, 101, defies ageing with daily diet of Coke, Sprite, seafood

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

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.