Live past 100 by eating like people in "Blue Zones"
Here's how certain regions live longer due to their diet...
Live a vibrant, healthy life well past 100 with the help of some dietary guidelines. This viral concept of eating as though you are in "blue zones" has taken the world by storm.
Here is proof of how "you are what you eat"...
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Blue Zones are regions in the world where people have been recorded to live longer than average. It provides us with valuable insights into the lifestyles of communities where longevity is not just a dream but a reality. These regions, scattered around the globe, share common dietary patterns that could hold the key to our own extended, healthy lives.
The areas around the world identified as blue zones are:
- Sardinia, Italy
- Loma Linda, California, United States
- Okinawa, Japan
- Ikaria, Greece
- Nicoya, Costa Rica
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Despite the lengthy distance between these regions, they have several things in common; no processed foods are eaten and plant-based foods are emphasised.
So, what should you include in your diet according to the eating patterns of these regions?
- Tons of vegetables e.g leafy greens such as spinach, kale, beet, turnip tops, chard, and collards
- Legumes
- Grains
- Beans
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While no single factor guarantees a long life, adopting the dietary and lifestyle habits of the Blue Zones may significantly increase your chances of celebrating your 100th birthday in good health. Health is wealth.
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