Dr. Oz and Blue Zones: Where people live the longest

loma linda, california
longest living americans
no smoking, drinking, eating meat or processed foods
vegan diet (no meat, milk or eggs)
1 hour in the garden
spiritual, relaxed, no insomnia
if old stay away from old people but with young poeple
health would not be as good if he retired at 75
not taking any medications
married 58 years, accepts people as they are
never retire, or else have a plan and sense of purpose
not a word for retirement in blue zones
103 year old
bikes 7-8 miles, bikes 25mph with low heart rate
lifts weights
the world does not come to her, she comes to it
wears aviator glasses
volunteers for 80 organizations
gratefulness leads to happiness, sensible outlook, religious, community
nature hikes
belong to right community which practice those
grocery store has walnuts, beans, fresh fruits and vegetables
beans high in antioxidants
scoop up beans and put in bags
all vegan
eat seitan tofu, lentils
dr. oz is fed by vegetarian wife and feels light, eats squash and beans
tips:
create sacred time
spend time with like minded people
get regular, moderate exercise
cut back on meat, and eat nuts
eat a plant based diet, 2 vegetables/day reduces cancer
give something back
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okinawa, japan
healthiest, longest living people
80% less heart attacks and cancer
ikigai – that which amkes one’s life worth living
daily excercise, moving knee flexing headstands
digging dirt,
moai – social support network (life long friends)
tofu vegetables and fish on plate
hara hachi bu – stop eating eating when 80% full (recite before you eat)
ghrelin, takes 30 minutes to stop and let you know you’re not hungry
wait 20-30 minutes to see if you’re full.
don’t eat dessert – wait 30 min
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tiny island in aegian sea
best place to reach age 90 if middle aged

From: Wikipedia

Known locations:

Five Blue Zones have been discovered[1]:

* Sardinia, Italy: One team of demographers found a hot spot of longevity in mountain villages where men reach the age of 100 years at an amazing rate.

* The islands of Okinawa, Japan: Another team examined a group that is among the longest lived on Earth.

* Loma Linda, California: Researchers, studied a group of Seventh-day Adventists who rank among America’s longevity all-stars. Residents of these three places produce a high rate of centenarians, suffer a fraction of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the developed world, and enjoy more healthy years of life. [2]

* Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica: The Nicoya Peninsula was the subject of research on a Quest Network expedition which began on January 29th, 2007.[3]

* Icaria, Greece: The April ’09 expedition to the island of Ikaria uncovered the location with the highest percentage of 90 year-olds in the planet – nearly 1 out of 3 people make it to their 90s. Furthermore, Ikarians “have about 20 percent lower rates of cancer, 50 percent lower rates of heart disease and almost no dementia”.[4]

The people inhabiting Blue Zones share common lifestyle characteristics that contribute to their longevity. Among the lifestyle characteristics shared among the Okinawa, Sardinia, and Loma Linda Blue Zones are the following:[5]

* Family – Family is put ahead of other concerns.

* No Smoking – Centenarians do not typically smoke.

* Plant-based diet – The majority of food consumed is derived from plants.

* Constant moderate physical activity – Moderate physical activity is an inseparable part of life.

* Social engagement – People of all ages are socially active and integrated into their communities.

* Legumes – Legumes are commonly consumed.