Eat beans and live longer: One reason why many Ikarians live to be 100 Getty The island of Ikaria, one of five "Blue Zones", has a slower tempo of life In The Ikaria Way, Greek American chef Diane Kochilas offers a roadmap for people who want to incorporate aspects of the Mediterranean island's "Blue Zone" diet into their lives. In …
The ingredients for a longer life Alamy People from some of the longest lived communities in the world tend to have diets high in fruit and vegetables A handful of small towns have remarkable longevity. Alamy Getting plenty of daily exercise may be one of the keys to the long life enjoyed by centenarians in Blue Zones around the world …
CNN — Want to live a long, healthy life? So do I. That’s why for the past 15 years I’ve explored places around the world where people have done exactly that — places I dubbed “blue zones.” And I’m convinced that the foods the people in these areas eatare a big part of their secret. David McLain Peppers — Residents …