097: Secrets of The Blue Zones | What We Can Take Away From The World’s Healthiest Places

One of my favorite health topics is the concept of The Blue Zones, which are the five places on Earth whose inhabitants live longer than anyone else. Netflix recently released a limited series called “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones,” hosted by author and Blue Zones™ Founder Dan Buettner. In this episode, I’m sharing my top three takeaways from the series on living a longer, healthier life. Join our Millennial Living Membership for healthy recipes, grocery lists, monthly challenges, and more! https://themillennialnutritionist.com/membership  Links mentioned: Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones on Netflix Dan Buettner’s books Listen to Episode 38: Losing Weight with a Plant-Based Diet Some key takeaways from this episode include: Many of the Blue Zones have plant-based diets and live off of the land. They have limited access to processed foods, and drink dairy products from goats because that’s what’s available to them. A lot of the Blue Zones get their protein from plant-based sources more than from meat. They occasionally eat meat for celebrations, instead of making it a staple. Beans are an amazing source of protein that are accessible and work well with cultural foods. Being active is a hallmark of the Blue Zones. These tend to be really walkable areas where walking or biking is the available transportation, which means they’re constantly active throughout the day.   Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services.     Connect with us!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.millennial.nutritionist/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialnutritionist Website: https://themillennialnutritionist.com/