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Today, Icaria is considered one of the world's five "Blue zones" – places where the population regularly lives to an advanced age (one in three make it to their 90s). [22] This is due to healthy diet, lifestyle, and genetics. [23] The Ikaria Study, published in 2011, sought to understand the factors that contributed to longevity. [24]
3. Loma Linda-Inspired Avocado and Bean Salad. At Loma Linda, a predominantly plant-based diet is the cornerstone of everyday meals. Toss together cooked beans (black or pinto), diced avocado ...
Here's everything you need to know about the Blue Zones, including the Blue Zone "diet." We're breaking down foods and lifestyle choices to consider.
Where are the Blue Zones? The Blue Zones are five areas of the world where people live the longest. They include: Okinawa, Japan. Sardinia, Italy. Nicoya, Costa Rica. Icaria, Greece. Loma Linda ...
What the people in the Blue Zones eat undoubtedly plays a role in their longevity. Researchers analyzed 155 dietary surveys done in all five Blue Zones over the last 100 years.
Dan Buettner (born June 18, 1960) is an American author, explorer, storyteller, longevity researcher and public speaker. [2] [3] He co-produced the 3 time Emmy Award winning [4] documentary TV mini series Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones (2023) based on his book of the same name and holds three Guinness records for distance cycling.
The AARP/Blue Zones Vitality Project is an initiative aimed at improving well-being that began in January 2009 when the city of Albert Lea, Minnesota, launched the initiative with assistance from the United Health Foundation and led by Dan Buettner, author of "The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest."
What is the Blue Zones diet? The Blue Zones diet is made up of 95 to 100 percent plants and mostly whole, minimally processed foods , including 4 ounces of nuts and 1/2 to 1 cup of beans daily.