Photo by
Chalet Moleni
Photo by
Chalet Moleni
There are 5 places across the globe the place folks attain the age of 100 at 10 instances larger charges than U.S. averages. These Blue Zones, as they’re referred to as, are dwelling to the healthiest folks on earth:
- Okinawa, Japan
- Sardinia, Italy
- Nicoya, Costa Rica
- Loma Linda, California
- Ikaria, Greece
Led by BYU public well being professor Randy Page, a bunch of BYU Wellness and Exercise college students traveled to a kind of 5 blue zones this previous summer time, studying about longevity and well being from the very pleased and energetic folks of Ikaria, Greece.
After returning, the scholars have grow to be anxious to share what they realized with fellow college students and workers at BYU. Here is somewhat of what they realized; 10 tips for dwelling the life-style of these in a blue zone, and some bonus recipes for wholesome consuming. The recipes come from CookinAthens.com, the place many extra will be discovered.
Photo by
Chalet Moleni
Photo by
Chalet Moleni
- Surround your self with individuals who worth a wholesome way of life
- Value your mealtime and be sure you take pleasure in it collectively
- Stay bodily energetic
- Take time to be outdoors each day
- Eat contemporary vegatables and fruits
- Grow a backyard
- Have a colourful meal with a minimum of 4 meals
- Eat what’s in season
- Start each day with gratitude
- Make your meals with love
Interested in happening an identical examine overseas expertise? Check out the applications supplied by the Kennedy Center, together with this journey to the Mediterranean Blue Zone:
https://kennedy.byu.edu/isp-program/eating-cooking-and-living-in-the-mediterranean-way-greek-islands
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