You won't wanna say au revoir to this salad recipe!
These 11 simple guidelines reflect how the world’s longest-lived people ate for most of their lives. We make it easy to eat like the healthiest people in the world with the Blue Zones Meal Planner, where you'll find thousands of recipes that follow these guidelines while making plant-slant food
Residents of this area are culturally isolated, and they have kept to a very traditional, healthy lifestyle.
Try to eat three to five of these "Super Blue Foods" daily. You will likely discover that these foods go far to boost your energy and immunity, and you’ll be less likely to turn to the sugary, fatty, and processed stuff that gives you the immediate (and fast-fleeting)
Dive into the vibrant world of longevity and health with my series of recipes that cater to the world's Blue Zones. Blue Zones are regions known to live longer, healthier lives based on their diets rich in whole grains, beans, fruits, and veggies.
In the Blue Zone of Okinawa, Japan, foods like purple sweet potatoes and squid-ink soup may help lower people's risk of developing cancer or diabetes.
This Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe is so easy to make and a nourishing, healthy recipe to prep for easy lunches.
This Blue Zones recipe is inspired by the longest living people in the world, check out this smoothie recipe for longevity
Eat these nine Blue Zone foods to help you live a longer and healthier life, according to the oldest people in the world.
Try these Blue Zones-inspired breakfast recipes for healthy aging, featuring longevity-promoting ingredients like oatmeal, avocado, quinoa, tofu and more.
Best part? It only has five ingredients.
Thank you Mimi and Minal for another wonderful Wellness Wednesday with your team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Today, I’m sharing the recipe we did together from the Blue Zone Okinawa, Japan! It’s called the Three-Minute Okinawan Bowl so maybe you already like it 😄 it also requires only 5 ingredients. This… Continue reading 5 Ingredient Okinawan Bowl 🇯🇵🌱 (vegan) | Blue Zones Recipes
Power 9 - Nine lifestyle habits of the world's healthiest, longest-lived people in the blue zones longevity hotspots.
You don't have to live on an island in the Aegean to get the goods.
These 11 simple guidelines reflect how the world’s longest-lived people ate for most of their lives. We make it easy to eat like the healthiest people in the world with the Blue Zones Meal Planner, where you'll find thousands of recipes that follow these guidelines while making plant-slant food
Our Promise: Less than 30 minutes to assemble, Taste tested by experts and Follow the Blue Zones Guidelines for longevity.
None of the blue zones centenarians ever tried to live to 100. They don’t count calories, take fancy supplements, or even read labels. They simply eat foods that are local, in season, and readily available. They find ways to celebrate food with family and friends. They live in
Ikaria's traditional diet, like that found in much of the Mediterranean, includes a lot of vegetables and olive oil, small amounts of dairy and meat products, and moderate amounts of alcohol. Its emph...
People in the Blue Zones live particularly long. On Your Super EU we reveal the secrets of the Blue Zones diet with tips for a long life.
Okinawans have less cancer, heart disease and dementia than Americans, and women there live longer than any women on the planet.
Power 9 - Nine lifestyle habits of the world's healthiest, longest-lived people in the blue zones longevity hotspots.
You can make corn tortillas Nicoyan style. All you need is lime-treated corn flour, which is called masa harina. To make it easier, you may want a tortilla press. Both can be purchased at Latin Americ...
Power 9 - Nine lifestyle habits of the world's healthiest, longest-lived people in the blue zones longevity hotspots.
Title: Exploring the Blue Zone Diet and Its Health Benefits The Blue Zone Diet is a dietary pattern inspired by the lifestyles and eating habits of people living in Blue Zones, which are regions around the world known for their longevity and low rates of chronic diseases. These regions include places like Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California. Key Principles of the Blue Zone Diet: Plant-Based Foods: The Blue Zone Diet emphasizes a plant-based diet, with a focus on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and nuts. These foods provide essential nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants that promote overall health. Minimal Animal Products: Animal products like meat and dairy are consumed sparingly in Blue Zone regions. When they are included, they are typically lean and consumed in smaller quantities than in Western diets. Beans and Legumes: Beans, lentils, and other legumes are a staple in Blue Zone diets. They are rich in protein, fiber, and nutrients while being low in saturated fats. Healthy Fats: Blue Zone residents often incorporate healthy fats, such as olive oil and nuts, into their diets. These fats are a source of monounsaturated fats and can help reduce the risk of heart disease. Moderate Alcohol: Some Blue Zone communities consume alcohol in moderation, particularly red wine. This moderate consumption has been linked to potential health benefits, such as improved cardiovascular health. Social Eating: The Blue Zone Diet places importance on communal dining and social interactions during meals. This practice promotes mindful eating and reduces overeating. Portion Control: Blue Zone residents are known for practicing portion control, which helps them maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of obesity-related diseases. Physical Activity: Regular physical activity is a fundamental part of Blue Zone lifestyles. Daily movement, such as walking and gardening, helps maintain fitness and overall well-being. Stress Reduction: Strategies for stress reduction, such as meditation, prayer, or spending time with loved ones, are common in Blue Zone communities. Lower stress levels contribute to improved health. Purposeful Living: Many Blue Zone inhabitants have a strong sense of purpose in their lives, which is associated with better mental and physical health. Adopting elements of the Blue Zone Diet may offer numerous health benefits, including increased longevity, reduced risk of chronic diseases, and improved overall well-being. While it may not be feasible to replicate the exact lifestyle of Blue Zone residents, incorporating these principles into your own diet and lifestyle can contribute to a healthier and more fulfilling life.
No bird food here.
This Central American nation isn’t that far from the U.S. geographically, but it is way ahead of us in longevity.
Glowing, clear, and beautiful skin starts with what we eat. Skin is our largest organ, and its appearance is both a reflection of what we put onto our skin, as well as into our bodies. Recent nutrition studies have shown that eating foods rich in nutrients that support
Mix in your favorite vegetables, break out your special chili seasoning and get that crock pot going! The combination of vegetables and beans makes this a centenarian powerhouse dish and it's perfect ...
https://www.bluezones.com/recipe/sardinia-minestrone/ Prep Time Overnight Soak, 15 mins prep Cook Time 2 hrsServings: 8-10Ingredients • 1⁄2 cup dried cannellini beans (Try our Cannellini Beans) • 1⁄2 cup dried cranberry beans (Try our Borlotti Beans) • 1⁄3 cup dried chickpeas • 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (Try our EVOO) • 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped (about 1 cup) • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped (about 2⁄3 cup) • 2 medium celery stalks, chopped (about 1⁄2 cup) • 2 tea
I followed the diet of the Nicoya, Costa Rica Blue Zone for a week. Eating whole, high-protein foods like beans and corn helped me stay full.
What do Denmark, Singapore, northern Mexico and San Luis Obispo, CA have in common? According to Dan Buettner, author of Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way, some of the world's healthiest, happiest people live there. Not surprisingly, diet and exercise play a role in the well-being of these people, but these factors are only a fraction of the big picture. The way Buettner describes it, there's much more going on with people who remain healthy and active into the ninth and tenth decades of their life than their activity level and what they eat. Thrive followed Buettner's first book, The Blue Zones, in which he detailed the things he had learned from people who live in the "blue zones" around the globe. Even though the people of Denmark, Singapore, northern Mexico and coastal California are very different from each other, they all share a number of qualities that contribute to their health and longevity. They are briefly summarized in the pyramid below, but over the next few weeks I thought it might be fun to spend a little more time on each of the "Power Nine Principles." According to Buettner, the diets of the healthiest people in the world share these characteristics in common: 1) They're plant-based. Most of the people do eat some meat, but the amount they eat is much less than most Americans. Meat is considered more as a seasoning or favor ingredient rather than a staple to every meal. 2) The healthiest people stop eating when they are no longer hungry, rather than when they're "full." If we want to live longer, we simply must stop eating sooner. 3) Many of the healthiest people drink one to two glasses of red wine a day. This doesn't mean one needs to drink wine to be healthy, but many of the longest living people drink a little wine on a regular basis. It goes without saying that drinking too much can also be very problematic. What about Exercise? We hear a lot about exercise, but Buettner found that few of the healthiest, happiest people have a gym membership. Rather, they live in environments that encourage them to be active, e.g., they walk or bike to work, to the store, or regularly for recreation. Too many Americans get most of their activity moving from one sedentary position to another--from bed to table to car to desk at the beginning of the day. At day's end they move from desk to car to table to recliner to bed again. Buettner suggests that we begin to inconvenience ourselves more often in order to include regular activity into our daily schedules. Beyond Diet and Exercise It seems to me that nearly every American has heard about the importance of diet and exercise, so if Buettner's book had included only these four factors I wouldn't have found it that compelling. Lots of people talk about that. What made Buettner's book so compelling were the other five factors--the ones that have little to do with food and activity. In the weeks to come I'll spend more time talking about the following: 1) Power of purpose 2) Managing stress 3) Significance of family 4) Importance of friendships 5) Influence of connections Thinking "blue" thoughts, Dr. Jennifer Baker
This is a perfect one-pan Blue Zones Kitchen meal using pantry staples like chickpeas and potatoes (swap the green beans for frozen if necessary) inspired by the flavors of Loma Linda. Total cook t...
ALL longevity ingredients from The Blue Zones Kitchen cookbook recipes by Dan Buettner (& spreadsheet summary). Plus, the 11 Blue Zones Food Guidelines.
I love finding simple ways to make healthier choices in everyday life, and these Blue Zones recipes check all of the boxes. Plus, if these choices help us live to be 100 years old, that sounds pretty great to me! Blue Zones are areas around the world where people tend to live the longest. They […]
