Blue Zones

ADD THESE 3 TOP LONGEVEITY FOODS FROM OKINAWA TO YOUR NEXT GROCERY LIST HERE'S WHY: TOFU | Okinawans eat tofu like the French eat bread. Studies show that people who eat soy products in place of meat have lower cholesterol and a lower risk of heart disease. GREEN ONIONS | An excellent source of vitamins K and C, green onions can be used from top to bottom. MUSHROOMS | Shiitake and other mushrooms contain more than 100 compounds with immune-protecting properties. Learn more about the Blue Zones Food Guidelines for optimizing longevity: https://lnkd.in/g7stMuQ #bluezones #bluezoneslife #livebetterlonger #longevity #BlueZonesSecrets #bluezonesdiet #Okinawa #Japan #tofu #greenonions #mushrooms

The encouraging lesson we can learn from these longest-lived populations is that if we want to integrate more exercise into our own lives to be healthier, we can do it without any special tools or class registration required. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5yrcujN #bluezones #bluezoneslife #livebetterlonger #longevity

"Given all the important relationships people have over a lifetime, with partners, children, friends, and colleagues, the importance of sibling relationships can sometimes be hidden in plain sight." Get the story: https://lnkd.in/edw4jEKp #bluezones #bluezoneslife #livebetterlonger #longevity #aging #family #siblings

"Urban areas benefit from more green space, which would make it seem as if small towns surrounded by green landscapes would have greater benefits. That’s not always the case." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBYfPRiW #bluezones #bluezoneslife #livebetterlonger #longevity

"The “Blue Zones certification” for doctors and health care workers will add another layer to ACLM certification…" Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFk7YYhh #ACLMxBlueZones #bluezones #bluezoneslife #bluezonesdiet #livebetterlonger #longevity #aging #sleep #stress

"Education stands out as a crucial element in people’s well-being, especially in regions with limited economic resources." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGfndP3U #bluezones #bluezoneslife #livebetterlonger #longevity #happiness

The reality is that we can all face unexpected challenges in life. Formerly called food stamps, SNAP (the United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), was designed to ensure all Americans are on a level playing field when it comes to having reliable access to affordable, healthy food–including fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. The greatest number of people enrolled in and eligible for SNAP are households with children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Programs like SNAP make it possible for people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford it to put healthier food on the table for themselves and their families.This ultimately leads to healthier communities and lower healthcare costs for employers and government. Ensuring that everyone who is eligible is enrolled in SNAP improves peoples’ health and reduces their risk of diet-related diseases. SNAP also offers other community-wide benefits, including reduced healthcare costs, a healthier community, and boosts to the local food economy. SNAP is designed to serve as a systems-level solution to a systems-level challenge. Learn more by reading Why We Focus on Expanding SNAP Access in Blue Zones Project Communities. https://lnkd.in/gR6Cs2Wn #bluezones #bluezoneslife #livebetterlonger #longevity #snap #hunger #bluezonesproject

"Making it to 100 was/is never really my goal. But having a healthy, active, productive, and connected life is my goal, and trying to be around for as long as I am able." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFabQVkw #bluezones #bluezoneslife #livebetterlonger #longevity #aging

"If you have active friends, you'll likely be active, and if your best friends are obese, there's a good chance you'll be influenced in that direction. 'Upgrade your circle of friends' to people who will encourage you to be happy and healthy, make you laugh and make you feel good about yourself when you are with them." Read more: https://lnkd.in/dENy3R5A #bluezones #longevity #livebetterlonger #obesity#community #friendship

By building more profitable business operations for small-and medium-scale farmers and providing fresh food for those most in need, food hubs are proving themselves vital to the future health of the nation’s foodways systems. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/daGK4PS2 #bluezones #bluezoneslife #livebetterlonger #longevity #foodhubs