Do people really live longer in certain parts of the world? What is their secret?
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We all want to live long, full lives that we enjoy, surrounded by the friends and family that we love. It’s this desire that led New York Times bestselling author Dan Buettner to begin researching “Blue Zones.” The Blue Zone concept was developed by demographic work done by Gianni Pes and Michael Poulain. They discovered that there are certain areas of the world where there are higher concentrations of male centenarians. From there, Buettner expanded their research, traveled the world and discovered Blue Zones in Japan, Italy, Costa Rica, Greece and among Seventh-day Adventists in Loma Linda, California.
But not only did Buettner find where these Blue Zones are, he set out to determine what common characteristics these people had that allowed them to lead longer, healthier lives. In his research, he found several common threads, as we point out in the upcoming issue of Vios Life magazine:
Move naturally: Work around the house, garden, walk and cycle. Even walk when talking on the phone.
Know your purpose: Have a reason for waking up in the morning.
Kick back and relax: Have clearly defined ways to reduce stress, whether it’s praying, napping, meditating, etc.
Eat less: Just like in golf, where pros teach you to swing at 80 percent, try to eat until you’re 80 percent full. Also, eat less processed foods and drinks.
Eat less meat: Focus on more nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables.
Drink in moderation: A good guideline is to limit your daily intake to one glass a day for women, two for men.
Have faith: A cornerstone of a healthy spirit, denomination doesn’t seem to matter — but attending faith-based services does.
The power of love: Folks who live in Blue Zones put family first, including committing to a partner and keeping relatives, parents and grandparents close by.
Stay social: Build a strong social network of friends that promotes healthy behaviors.
Buettner cautions that if you live the average U.S. lifestyle, with a diet high in processed foods and a busy schedule that leaves you little time for exercising or relaxing, you might never reach your potential maximum life span and could be shortening your life by as much as a decade.