Potatoes in your pockets: 3 tricks for a long life from an 87-year-old Colombian who has lived it all

By Natasha Pentin April 17, 2023
Jesus María Rodriguez (Chucho) showing off his old potatoes he keeps in his pockets to ward off illness. Credit Leonor Rodriguez.

Jesus María Rodriguez (Chucho), an 87-year-old retired shoemaker living in Cúcuta, on Colombia’s border with Venezuela, has been stealing potatoes, concocting special juices, and watering local trees in an effort to protect his health. And you may want to take note. 

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