Tips from the oldest people on earth
The Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. Sardinia, Italy. Okinawa, Japan. Loma Linda, California.
What do these places have in common?
These are where the people with the longest, healthiest lives on earth live.
Author Dan Buettner has written a book called The Blue Zone that reveals the secrets of these centenarians. They are:
- 80% Rule (stop eating when you’re 80% full)
- Plant-Power (more veggies, less protein and processed foods)
- Red Wine (consistency and moderation)
- Plan de Vida (know your purpose in life)
- Beliefs (spiritual or religious participation)
- Down Shift (work less, slow down, rest, take vacation)
- Move (find ways to move mindlessly, make moving unavoidable)
- Belong (create a healthy social network)
- Your Tribe (make family a priority)’
Read more at his site, BlueZones.com.