5 Ways to Blue Zones Your Thanksgiving
The tryptophan in turkey and a plate loaded with carbohydrates often leads to soporific thoughts after the Thanksgiving meal. But what about the other ingredients in the feast? How can you add a few Blue Zones ingredients to your Thanksgiving and keep yourself and your loved ones in longevity zone?
It's not too difficult. Just be sure to include these foods and beverages on your table, and you can feel good about the health benefits of these Thanksgiving staples and practice the healthy eating found in the Blue Zones.
Red wine (Sardinia) The red wine commonly enjoyed in Sardinia has two to three the amount of procyanidins as other wines.
Sweet potatoes (Okinawa): A staple food for Okinawans until recently, these tubers are rich in antioxidants in the form of beta-carotene and vitamin C. For real authenticity, see if you can find the purple Okinawan variety.
Goat cheese or pecorino cheese (Sardinia):Along with some whole-grain crackers, serve some goat or pecorino cheese. Both are eaten in Sardinia, and pecorino cheese is high in omega-3 fatty acids and both cheeses are excellent sources of calcium and protein.
Go Vegan (Loma Linda):Many of the Seventh-day Adventists of Loma Linda, California, don't eat meat, and their plant-based diet offers many benefits in the form of longer (and healthier) life. Fill up on the sidedishes and enjoy the meat, if you must, as a condiment.
Take a walk (all Blue Zones):All the Blue Zones populations get outdoors, naturally. So after your meal, gather up your friends and family and take a walk. The exercise (and sunshine if it is sunny) is the perfect way to end your celebration.
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