Game Changers with Molly Fletcher How to Live to 100 with Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner
Aug 28, 2025
Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Explorer and founder of Blue Zones, shares secrets of longevity from the world's healthiest communities. He reveals surprising truths about how environment, social connections, and a sense of purpose trump genetics in living longer. Discover the whole foods linked to longevity and the power of community in enhancing health. Plus, get insights from his new cookbook featuring simple, nutritious recipes designed for a longer life. Embrace actionable lifestyle changes inspired by centenarians!
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Plant-Forward Diet Adds Years
- Eat a diet built mostly from whole grains, greens, vegetables, tubers, nuts, and beans.
- This plant-forward pattern is associated with about 12 extra years of life expectancy for a 20-year-old male.
Choose Healthy Inner Circle
- Curate close friends who model healthy behaviors and stay active daily.
- Your social circle strongly predicts your health; pick three to five supportive friends.
Environment Trumps Willpower
- Environment shapes daily choices far more than willpower or short-term programs.
- Change your surroundings to nudge healthier habits and you can add up to 12 years to life.
