Blue Zones
As you’ve probably noticed I have a habit of sharing pictures on Face Book of healthy and delicious food choices.
In response to one of my postings a former co-worker and friend of mine sent me a link about a cookbook she thought I might like.
It’s entitled Blue Zone Kitchen:100 Recipes to Live to 100, by Dan Buettner. It is a follow-up to the book The Blue Zones 9 Lessons for Living Longer written by Buettner.
Now you may be wondering what a Blue Zone is, and will probably be surprised to learn that there actually is a Blue Zone in the DFW metroplex.
According to Buettner, a Blue Zone is an area of the world where people’s habits influence their longevity resulting in that community living longer than most. His contention is that these habits are available to all, and will improve the quality of life as we age.
In researching this I learned that Ft. Worth, Tx about a year ago became the largest certified Blue Zone city in America. The city has committed to embracing a healthier lifestyle through both diet and exercise.
If you are interested in learning more about this check out the following website:
Guess which cookbook just made its way on to my Christmas list!
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