Blue Zones are areas around the world that have the longest living population, with many inhabitants living to over 100 years of age. The areas include:
Sardinia, Italy
Ikaria, Greece,
Okinawa, Japan
California, Loma Linda
Nicoya Penisnsula, Cost Rica
The blue zone diet mainly consists of 65% complex carbohydrates, 15% proteins and 20% fats. Which includes:
95% of the food is fruit, vegetables, grains, beans, seeds, nuts and herbs
5% is animal protein
Up to 3 portions of fish per week
They have no cow's dairy but some include sheep or goat's milk/products
Locally grown, whole food
Seasonal food
Every day they eat some beans
They don't add sugar to food but eat natural sugars through fruit and vegetables
They drink mainly water although some do have coffee, tea and red wine (in moderation)
They eat two handfuls of nuts per day, with no added sugar or salt
Traditionally prepared, unprocessed food
They eat sourdough or 100% wholewheat bread
Eat eggs 2-4 times per week
What else do they do?
Have active outdoor lifestyles
Have a purpose in life
Low alcohol intake, no smoking
Less drugs medications or vaccines
Embrace being part of a community
Engage in spiritual beliefs
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