Top Stories of 2024: Gemista, Singapore, Grandmother Effect
This round-up of our most-read and most-shared stories, posts, and recipes of 2024 celebrates Gemista, Singapore (the sixth blue zones region), the grandmother effect, eating for longevity, and new insights on happiness around the world.
Top Articles
Blue Zones Diet: Food Secrets of the World’s Longest-Lived People
Combined with seasonal fruits and vegetables, whole grains and beans dominate Blue Zones diets and meals all year long. Share on X
Top 10 Best Blue Zones Breakfast Ideas
There’s an old saying: “Breakfast like a king; lunch like a prince; dinner like a pauper.” Make the first meal of your day your biggest, and only eat three meals a day. Share on X
What Do People from America’s Blue Zones Region in Loma Linda Eat for Breakfast?
By fueling up with a hearty whole-grain breakfast, Adventists give themselves a complete package of health benefits, rich in nutrients and disease-preventing phytochemicals and antioxidants. Share on X
The World’s 6th Blue Zones Region – an Engineered Longevity Hotspot
In 1960, the average newborn in Singapore could expect to live only 65 years. Now, one lifetime later, life expectancy has grown by almost 20 years. Share on X
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Fasting for Health and Longevity: Nobel Prize Winning Research on Cell Aging
Throughout the history of humankind, fasting has been part of religious, spiritual, and health practices. In the blue zones region of Ikaria, long-living people there observe about 150 days of religious fasting a year. Share on X
Are Supercentenarian Claims Based on Age Exaggeration?
Blue zones researchers did not rely on data crunching from afar; the research project’s goal was to actually go to these supposed longevity hotspots and validate or invalidate claims of exceptional longevity. Share on X
They Don’t Come as Pills, but Try These 6 Underprescribed Lifestyle Medicines for a Better, Longer Life
Lifestyle medicine is the clinical application of healthy behaviors to prevent, treat, and reverse disease. Share on X
6 Benefits of Spending Time with Grandchildren
Studies have shown that children benefit both physically and emotionally from spending time with their grandparents. Share on X
Bug-Repelling Plants to Grow in Your Garden
You’ll find dozens of flowers and plants that can populate your patio or garden space while keeping the mosquito population at bay. Lavender tops the list. Share on X
Hara Hachi Bu: Enjoy Food and Lose Weight With This Simple Japanese Phrase
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to eat with an Okinawan elder, you’ve invariably heard them intone this Confucian-inspired adage before beginning the meal: hara hachi bu Share on X
The Truth About Lectins—Why Beans Have Gotten a Bad Rap
Hailing from all parts of the globe, the healthiest people in the world share a common pantry staple—beans. Share on X
Where Are the Happiest People in the World? Insights from the 2024 World Happiness Report
With more than 20 years of research on the happiest, healthiest people in the world, and a focus on innovative community transformations that foster well-being, Blue Zones is proud to have been a co-sponsor of this year’s WHR. Share on X
Why We Focus on Expanding SNAP Access in Blue Zones Project Communities
The Blue Zones Project strategy includes measurable goals for increasing enrollment in SNAP and WIC to help low-income individuals afford healthier food options. Share on X
Top Posts
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@bluezones_ “Wake up every morning anticipating what we’ve got today.” #bluezones #livebetterlonger ♬ original sound – Blue Zones
Top Recipes
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Sardinia Minestrone
Winter Potato Salad
Ikarian Longevity Stew With Black Eyed Peas
Ikarian-Style Sourdough Bread
Asian Stir Fry Noodles
Chickpea Stew with Honey-Roasted Cauliflower & Root Vegetables
Broccoli Peanut Soup
Teriyaki Tofu Don
Cornmeal Waffles
Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes
Simple Steamed Purple Sweet Potatoes
Popcorn 3 Ways
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Greek Summer Salad
@bluezones_ = perfect summer salad #bluezones #plantbasedrecipe #greeksalad #bluezonesdiet ♬ original sound – Blue Zones
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