BREAKFAST HABITS TO LIVE LIKE THE WORLD’S OLDEST PEOPLE

What are the blue zones?

Blue Zone is a term used to describe several geographical locations characterized by people who tend to have a healthier and longer lifespan than other places. Blue zones are considered homes to individuals with longer lives and better health due to their healthy lifestyle habits.

What should readers be eating to live like the people there?

For people looking to boost their lifespan, here are some tips on how to eat and live better;

Opt for plant-based diets and lower your meat consumption. Adding vegetables, tuberous foods, legumes, fruits, nuts, seeds, and whole grains to your diet provides the body with fiber, vitamins, healthy fats, proteins, and lower calories and carb intake, which can go a long way in improving your health and lower risk of food-related diseases such as cancer or heart disease, prolonging your lifespan.

Avoid fried, salty, or processed foods, dairy, alcohol, and sugary beverages.

Limit your calorie intake by practicing frequent fasting, eating slowly, and adopting the 80% rule, which entails quitting eating when 80% full.

Drink red wine in moderate amounts.

Get more exercise and adequate sleep.

What diets do they follow? How is this helpful?

There are several diets followed by people in blue zones, depending on the geographical location;

Mediterranean diet comprises eating mostly veggies, fruits, olive oil, and red wine to increase nutrient supply and lower mortality rates.

The Okinawa diet, which is common in Okinawa, is a plant-based diet where people eat leafy greens, legumes, condiments, grains, poultry, fish, and sea veggies. It has fewer calories, has a low GI index, and reduces mortality attributed to foods.

Other diets are; Sardinia, Ikaria, and Nicoya diets.