Ikarian Diet

Secrets of the Mediterranean Diet

Did you know that sticking to a Mediterranean diet can lower you risk for heart disease while also adding up to six years to your life expectancy?

So what is the key to this diet? Which ingredients do you need to improve your vitality and longevity? It includes lots of vegetables and olive oil, some fish, smaller amounts of dairy and meat products, and moderate amounts of alcohol.

Check out the video below, as Dan Buettner and his team investigate and explore the diet of the residents of the tiny Greek island of Ikaria.

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