Podcast Episode Details

Dan Buettner Shares the Blue Zones Secrets for a Longer, Better Life

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Episode 446

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Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/danbuettner446

Dan Buettner (IG: @danbuettner) is a National Geographic Explorer, a writer, and the founder of Blue Zones.

He just released a new book, The Blue Zones Challenge.

In this episode, we discuss:

• If you're overweight & unhealthy... it's not your fault
• Making the healthy choice, the easy choice
• Keep healthy food visible in the kitchen
• Blue Zones foods to include in your diet
• The 5 Blue Zones
• Globalization is deteriorating the Blue Zones
• What is the grandmother effect?
• Abolishing mandatory retirement
• Getting clear on your own sense of purpose
• Dan's thoughts on supplements
• Do people in the Blue Zones intermittent fast?
• 3 kitchen hacks to increase longevity
• Curate your social circle
• Tips on how to make friends as you age
• How much meat is eaten in the Blue Zones?
• Pescatarians and vegans live the longest in America
• Daily life in the Blue Zones
• Moving every 20 minutes
• Focusing on sacred rituals to reduce stress
• Taking The Blue Zones Challenge
• Maximizing your life expectancy by avoiding risky behaviour

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Related links:

Dan Buettner - The Blue Zones Challenge (book)

Dan Buettner's website (Blue Zones)

Follow Dan Buettner on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Dan Buettner (books)

Listen to Dan Buettner previously on TUHP (episode #170)

National Institute on Aging (NIH)

AARP

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Published on 4 years ago