Blue Zones

CNN AC360° is featuring Dan Buettner, the author of New York Times bestseller Blue Zones, on the topic of Secrets of living a longer life” where they have discussed the importance of sex, sleep, and diet to health and longevity so far. Audience members are encouraged to vote for where they would like Dan to explore and report back, which promotes certain degrees of interactivity and engagement. Many of the dietary suggestions are also very similar to the recommendations based the “China Study” by Campbell and colleagues. ~~ Fascinating!

Oh, important to point out, according to CNN: genetic heritage counts 20% of health and longevity, and the rest is up to you :)

So healthy food, physical activity, good rest, less stress – not so secretive than one would expect…and you see that in many stories in the countries of people who live the longest…like Andorra.

A Small Feast on Saturday

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Spring salad, fried rice bowl, and winter melon soup

Spring Salad:

  • Spring mix
  • Radish slices
  • Avocado
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Pine nuts
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Fried Rice Bowl:

  • Yellow leek
  • Fresh shrimp
  • Leftover rice ;-)

Winter Melon Clear Soup:

  • Winter melon cubes
  • Dry mini shrimp shells
  • Shrimp balls
  • Bean threads
  • Veggie broth with a couple of ginger root slices
  • Cilantro