He has appeared on cnn, david letterman, good morning america, primetime live, and the today show to discuss his blue zone research and has delivered more than. Diet is the key to longevitybut also sex, naps, wine, and good friends. Since publishing his bestselling the blue zones, longevity expert and national geographic explorer dan buettner has discovered a new blue zone and launched a major public health initiative. In the blue zones, second edition, buettner has blended his lifestyle formula with the latest longevity research to inspire lasting, behavioral change and add years to your life. In the blue zones, a new york times bestseller and featured on oprah, buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity found in the blue zones. National geographic explorer dan buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity found in the blue zones. In addition to focusing on plantbased foods, people in the blue zones also tend to cherish the importance of lifelong friendships, move around consistently each day every 20 minutes or so, and live with purpose.
But one of the key takeaways from a new book on how to eat and live like the worlds healthiest people is that longevity is not just about food. Bestselling author dan buettner debuts his first cookbook, filled with 100 longevity recipes inspired by the blue zones locations around the world, where. The centenarians living in blue zones arent drinking ensure or eating chocolate ice cream. This book goes beyond those national geographic articles which covered how people in blue zones ate and lived. The book titles comes from the fact that one of the first persons to identify places with unusually high populations of centenarians, marked the place in blue on a map hence the name, blue zones. Jun 07, 2008 this book is about discovering the worlds best practices in health and longevity and putting them to work in our lives.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In this expanded paperback edition of his new york times bestseller, longevity expert dan buettner draws on his research from extraordinarily longlived communitiesblue zonesaround the globe to highlight the lifestyle, diet, outlook, and stresscoping practices that will add years to your life and life to your years. Finding happiness the blue zones way, buettner pursued an understanding of what makes people happy using the methodology he employed in previous work to identify influences on longevity. See more ideas about blue zones book, zone recipes and blue zones recipes. Other habits common to the blue zones are a reduced calorie intake and fasting calorie restriction. Jan 01, 2008 the blue zones are regions in the world where an inordinate number of people live healthy lives to very old age, often beyond 100. For a 60yearold nicoyan male, the probability of becoming centenarian is seven times that of a japanese male, and his life expectancy is 2. These builtin support systems are key components of longevity too, buettner believes, and just as important as the good food. Most of us have more control over how long we live than we think. Apr 06, 2017 these cultures have uncovered the secrets of longevity. Because it is published by national geographic, you know its going to be full of beautiful and breathtaking photos of food as well as the blue zones it represents and some of the people living. Lessons for living longer from the people whove lived the longest are sardinia, italy particularly ogliastra, barbagia of ollolai, and barbagia of seulo. I think there is a lot to be learned from people who live simpler, healthier, more active lives.
Dec 02, 2019 national geographic author dan buettner explored their secrets to health and longevity in his book, the blue zones. May 26, 2016 the blue zones summary may 26, 2016 april 8, 2019 niklas goeke self improvement 1sentencesummary. In the blue zones, a new york times bestseller and featured on oprah, buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity found in the. Alzheimers disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, inflammation, osteoporosis, stroke and overweightobesity. Lessons for living longer from the people whove lived the longest and thrive. His 2005 cover story for national geographic magazine, secrets of living longer, was a finalist for the national magazine award. In it, dan buettner, ceo of the eponymous organization describes his work over the last decade visiting and studying populations.
The book is a muchneeded antidote to rampant longevity quackery. The book takes us through the four blue zones, and shares interviews, history, diets. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Blue zones buettner explores longevity the newspress. His groundbreaking work on longevity led to his 2005 national geographic cover story secrets of living longer and two national bestsellers, the blue zones. As discussed in the book called the blue zones by david buettner, blue zones are parts of the world where the residents enjoy exceptional longevity. In all longevity cultures, regular, lowintensity activity satisfies all of the above, while going easy on the knees and.
Pink, author of drive and a whole new mind buettners initiative has the potential to dramatically change the way we think about health in. Start a health journal, and take some notes on your current lifestyle. Mar 31, 2014 back in my alameda 7 post, i made reference to the blue zones, which is a demographic study of areas of the world where people live measurably longer periods of time. In the words of dan buettner author of blue zones, a blue zone is a part of the world where people live measurably longer. Jun 16, 2017 a 20 study of the nicoya region confirmed the longevity of costa rican males. The following foods list was assembled from many sources about health. In this book, dan buettner personally goes on research expeditions to various locations around the world. Dig deeper into the secrets of health and happiness with books from new.
The blue zones offers insights into longevity in a book written in the reporting style of a prime time tv program. Health benefits claimed in the blue zones solution. He has appeared on cnn, david letterman, good morning america, primetime live, and the today show to discuss his blue zone research and has delivered more than 500. As the two men zeroed in on the cluster of villages with the highest longevity, they drew.
Experts visiting these areas have studied and interviewed the citizens of blue zones, and what theyve found is that people living inside them dont take pills, vitamins or supplements to increase their life span. Industry experts and thought leaders share their sharp insights about longevity. The lifestyle principles advocated in the blue zones would indeed help the average person in the developed world live a longer and healthier life. Learn simple strategies to make the healthy choice the easy choice in your life. Dan buettner is the team leader of the blue zones which is a longevity research project funded by national geographic. Heres my 1page cheatsheet to dan buettners blue zones. In his book the blue zones, dan buettner outlines the healthy habits, the longevity diets and the cultural and familial values. The author believes the answer to reaching such a golden age and being healthy. Nov 03, 2012 author examines the habits of longlived people in the worlds blue zones book has a new segment on residents of a greek island.
Apr 07, 2014 this book goes beyond those national geographic articles which covered how people in blue zones ate and lived. Back in my alameda 7 post, i made reference to the blue zones, which is a demographic study of areas of the world where people live measurably longer periods of time. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. In the blue zones solution, buettner revisits those zones in greece, japan, italy, costa rica, and, yes, even the united states. In effect, maximizing our life expectancies is the goal of blue zones, and, since youre reading this guide, its one of your goals as well. Dan buettner is a national geographic explorer, a writer, and the founder of quest network, inc. Buettners latest book, the blue zones solution, which takes a deep dive into five places around the world where people. Dan buettner is the founder of blue zones, an organization that helps americans live longer, healthier lives. They are studying human longevity in various cultures around the world.
In fact, there are 10 times more people who reach the age of 100 or greater in these zones than in western countries. Book talk discusses link between blue zones, health, diet and. In this other work, he discovered geographic locations that seemed to enhance the length and quality of the residents lives, locations. Lessons for living longer from the people whove lived the longest mass market paperback october 19, 2010. Dan buettner, author of the blue zones, who worked with longevity researchers to study elderly ikaria residents says that part of the ikarians secret to a long healthy life is as much about how. For more than a decade, author dan buettner has been working to identify hot spots of longevity around the world. Apr 06, 2015 on april 7th, the book blue zones solutions will hit the shelves.
Instead, many are drinking wine, and all are eating beans. Blue zones are regions of the world where dan buettner claims people live much longer than. The blue zones solution elegantly combines deep investigation and science with practical advice and recipes, making it the rare book that belongs in both your office and your kitchen. One team of demographers found a hot spot of longevity in mountain villages where a substantial proportion of men reach 100.
In his book the blue zones, dan buettner outlines the healthy habits, the longevity diets and the cultural and familial values that each longevity society upholds. On april 7th, the book blue zones solutions will hit the shelves. As an example, walking to a train station instead of suffering the stress of a morning commute to work will keep you active and moving. Blue zone inhabitants act as examples for others to live by, so its entirely possible to create your own blue zone within the boundaries of your own home or community. What we can learn about longevity from the blue zones. In fact, dan buettner, a writer for national geographic, gathered together nine commonly known tips that are a part of every blue zone culture in his book the blue zones. The blue zones goodreads meet your next favorite book. May 14, 2012 the publisher donated three copies of the blue zones as giveaways, which i gave away to my blog readers. These zones spanned the globe from the nicoya coast of costa rice to sardinia, italy. National geographic author dan buettner explored their secrets to health and longevity in his book, the blue zones. Free 5minute scientific test to assess and improve your happiness. You wont find longevity in a bottle of diet pills or with hormone therapy. Lessons for living longer from the people whove lived the longest are. Why people in blue zones live longer than the rest of the world.
Delicious recipes from the worlds longestlived people. As the lead on all blue zones community projects, tony helps build partnerships between state agencies, community leaders, and employers to bring health and. Region by region, buettner reveals the secrets of longevity through stories of his travels and interviews with some of the most remarkableand happily longliving. A 20 study of the nicoya region confirmed the longevity of costa rican males. The name for the project was coined after dans team happened to be using a blue marker to circle areas with high rates of human longevity on a map.
The book titles comes from the fact that one of the first persons to identify places with unusually high. Reliable data show that the nicoyan region of costa rica is a hot spot of high longevity. Longevity foods tapping into the natural power of food stocking your kitchen with foods that promote health is essential to changing your environment. Lessons for living longer from the people whove lived the longest the blue zones mass market ed by dan buettner isbn. The recipe for longevity, buettner has found, is deeply intertwined with community, lifestyle, and spirituality. As we discussed earlier in the okinawans ikigai, knowing your purpose has been shown to play a significant part in adding years and fulfillment to your life. They either reach age 100 at extraordinary rates or they are biologically younger every decade along the way and the idea behind the blue zones is that if you can demographically confirm you have an area where people live a long time. The diet in this book claims to increase longevity and reduce the risks for chronic diseases e. But i wish the book had focused more on the lessons learned from these people and the longevity habits they practice.
Aug 29, 2017 other habits common to the blue zones are a reduced calorie intake and fasting calorie restriction. Blue zones diet is high carb, healthy for longevity insider. The blue zones kitchen is actually more than a cookbook, its also a wellness book, a travelogue and a resource for healthy eating and longevity. It may also provide the same kind of social support and spiritual centering that religions do.
My dinner with longevity expert dan buettner no kale. Youll find it by embracing a few simple but powerful habits, and by creating the right community around yourself. Pack your pantry and refrigerator with plantsource proteins, a wide variety of vegetables and fruits, and high. Optimize your home, kitchen, bedroom, and social circles for greater health and happiness. I find the whole idea of blue zones fascinating and definitely worth investigating.
The five regions that are identified in the book the blue zones. The blue zones summary may 26, 2016 april 8, 2019 niklas goeke self improvement 1sentencesummary. Dan buettner, author of blue zones, was the keynote speaker in november, 2015 at the blue zone projectsouthwest florida event at north collier regional park in naples. So, before we begin on this journey together, lets first take some time to look through where you stand here at the outset. Aug 23, 2015 health benefits claimed in the blue zones solution. Journey into the blue zone we look into the science of the blue zone, regions where people live extremely long lives. Oz and an entire episode on oprah outlining the 4 blue zones that had. The blue zones are regions in the world where an inordinate number of people live healthy lives to very old age, often beyond 100. For more than a decade, author dan buettner has been working to.
Apr 11, 2015 the centenarians living in blue zones arent drinking ensure or eating chocolate ice cream. Author examines the habits of longlived people in the worlds blue zones book has a new segment on residents of a greek island. The blue zones lessons for living longer from the people whove lived the longest author. Blue zones are those areas of the world where the most centenarians live. Why people in blue zones live longer than the rest of.
The book is split up into chapters with each of the blue zones called as such because the first time they were circled on a map, blue ink was used having its own chapter and detailing the most interesting stories of the author and his teams time spent in theses places, and the fascinatingly elderly people they met there, with the final chapter bringing together all the commonalities of. The publisher donated three copies of the blue zones as giveaways, which i gave away to my blog readers. The blue zones gives you advice on how to live to be 100 years and older by looking at five spots across the planet, where people live the longest, and drawing lessons about what they eat, drink, how they exercise and which habits most shape. The blue zones idea and suggested conclusions more on that in a moment were vaulted into the consciousness of healthminded folks largely due to dr. This book is about discovering the worlds best practices in health and longevity and putting them to work in our lives. These cultures have uncovered the secrets of longevity. The blue zones by dan buettner penguin books australia. Lessons for living longer from the people whove lived the longest, he discusses five regions of blue zones that he identified along with national geographic and a team of longevity researchers. Lessons on food, life, and longevity from the greek island where. The blue zones kitchen fuses scientific reporting, national geographic. You dont need to pump iron to extend your life, writer says.