People who eat like this are more likely to live past 100.
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| | The real secret to living more than 100 years probably isn't slurping kale smoothies every day or committing to CrossFit. It's not a pill, a potion, or a mantra either. | | But research shows that Blue Zones (places that produce an unusually high number of centenarians) do have lots of similarities when it comes to their diets. So today, we're taking a closer look at what these communities eat to make it to those triple-digit birthdays. | | But first, some stories you might have missed: | | | | Bon appétit,
Tim Snaith
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Tim Snaith
September 21, 2023 • 3 min read | | | |  | | | The secret ingredient of Blue Zones is … not so cut-and-dried | | Blue Zones — longevity hotspots such as Okinawa, Japan, and Icaria, Greece — have a few things in common. For one, the residents' diets are primarily made up of plants and are especially heavy on vegetables, beans, whole grains, and nuts. Most people in these locations are not strict vegetarians, but they tend to eat meat around five times per month. Fish, which is associated with slower brain decline in old age and reduced risk of heart disease, is also a staple. | | Another dietary factor: In these areas, people tend to eat fewer calories overall. But unlike some other cultures, which treat food as an adversary to be managed through dieting, Blue Zone communities tend to hold food in high regard. Eating is seen as a central aspect of community. | | Other commonalities among Blue Zones include: | | | • | | Physical activity. Exercise is built into their daily lives through gardening, walking, cooking, and other daily chores. | | | | • | Sleep. Aside from getting a good night's rest, daytime napping is very common in these areas. | | | | • | Community. Whether it's through a religious group, a multigenerational household living together, or an active social circle, being surrounded by friends, family, and loved ones seems to help people's mental and physical health. | | | | • | Drinking in moderation. While the existing research on moderate drinking is a mixed bag, it is true that people who live in Blue Zones tend to enjoy having a few drinks here and there. | | | There are a lot of useful lessons to take away from Blue Zones. Add salmon to your grocery list! Snack on some almonds between meals! Load up on your leafy greens! But remember: The secret(s) to longevity can't be bottled — or served in a green juice. | | | | | Chew on this | | | | | | |  | | cbdMD Broad Spectrum CBD Gummies | | We like three things about these broad-spectrum CBD gummies (by the way, "broad-spectrum" means they contain a whole bunch of different cannabinoids and terpenes): | 1. Each bottle contains a mix of 4 juicy tropical flavors.
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