Longevity Secrets (And Controversies) From The Blue Zones | Dan Buettner

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Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, and journalist. He has written a series of bestselling books, including The Blue Zones of Happiness and The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes for Living to 100. He is also the host of the Netflix show, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.

In this episode we talk about:

• The origin story of the Blue Zones

• The nine common denominators, or Power Nine, to longevity.

• The surprising information about much maligned foods such as pasta and bread

• Why trying to pursue good health can actually work against you

• Why the single most important factor in longevity isn’t advertised on instagram

• Tips for integrating Blue Zones wisdom into your daily life, including designing a life where you move more naturally

• And some of the critiques and controversies surrounding his work