Recently I finished a documentary entitled "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones". I don't aspire to live to 100, but spending my remaining days here on earth with purpose and fulfillment tops my priority.
What is a blue zone? It is an "area where people live longer than average, seemingly without strict diets, expensive supplements, or rigorous exercise routines."
Author and National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner summarized their secrets after visiting five blue zones: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, California, USA; Ikaria, Greece; and Nicoya, Costa Rica.
These secrets are:
- Move Naturally: By Hand, Garden, Walk
- Outlook: Unwind, Faith, Purpose
- Eat Wisely: Plant-based, Wine, Moderation
- Connect: Family First, Partnership, Right Tribe
Live well. Live healthy. After all, our body is the temple of God (I Corinthians 3:16-17, 6:19-20).
