

Living for Longevity — with Dan Buettner
75 snips Sep 12, 2024
Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow and best-selling author, discusses the secrets of longevity found in 'Blue Zones.' He unveils how community, diet, and environment contribute to a longer life, emphasizing a whole food plant-based diet and strong social connections. Buettner shares personal reflections on his lifestyle choices and speculates about reaching an impressive age based on current habits. Listeners will find intriguing insights into reshaping environments to enhance health and elevate their life expectancy.
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Blue Zone Definition
- Blue Zones are geographically defined areas where people live statistically longer, validated by demographic data.
- Longevity is measured by lowest middle-aged mortality and highest centenarian rates.
Blue Zone Factors
- Geography influences longevity more than genes, as Blue Zones are often located near the 20th parallel north.
- Common features of Blue Zones include a whole-food, plant-based diet, regular natural movement, and strong social connections.
Bean Power
- To increase life expectancy, eat about a cup of beans daily.
- This could be due to the benefits of beans or replacing less healthy protein sources.