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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.
The Ikaria Study is a small-scale survey by the University of Athens School of Medicine of the diet and lifestyle of Greek people over age 80 on the island of Ikaria. [1] The study found that the Ikarian diet includes olive oil, red wine, fish, coffee, herbal tea, honey, potatoes, garbanzo beans, black-eyed peas, lentils, and a limited amount of meat, sugar and dairy products, except goat milk.
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.
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 ...
Buettner, along with family medicine physician and pain management expert Robert Agnello, DO (who has also studied Blue Zones), share unique traits about each region and what we can learn from them.