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🌍 Blue Zone Nutrition

Eat Like the World's Longest-Living People

Personalised 7-day meal plans based on Blue Zone longevity research.

What Are Blue Zones?

Blue Zones are five regions where people live significantly longer, healthier lives—reaching age 100 at rates 10 times higher than the US average.

🇯🇵 Okinawa, Japan

Longest disability-free life expectancy. Diet rich in sweet potatoes, tofu, and vegetables.

🇮🇹 Sardinia, Italy

Highest concentration of male centenarians. Diet includes whole grains, beans, and Cannonau wine.

🇨🇷 Nicoya, Costa Rica

Lowest rate of middle-age mortality. Diet based on beans, corn tortillas, and tropical fruits.

🇬🇷 Ikaria, Greece

Highest rate of dementia-free longevity. Mediterranean diet with wild greens and olive oil.

🇺🇸 Loma Linda, California

Seventh-day Adventist community living ~10 years longer. Plant-based diet with nuts and whole grains.

⚡ The Power 9: The Longevity Algorithm

Research shows only 20% of longevity is genetic. The other 80% comes from lifestyle. These 9 principles appear in all Blue Zones:

🚶 Move Naturally

They don't go to gyms. They live in environments that nudge them into constant natural movement. Rise and Shine bootcamp aligns perfectly!

🎯 Purpose (Ikigai)

Knowing why you wake up adds ~7 years to life expectancy.

🍽️ 80% Rule (Hara Hachi Bu)

Stop eating when you're 80% full. This naturally reduces calorie intake.

🥬 Plant Slant

Beans are the cornerstone. Meat is eaten only 5 times per month. For every 20g of beans daily, death risk drops by ~8%.

👥 Right Tribe

Choose social circles that support healthy behaviors. Rise and Shine bootcamp is creating a "micro Blue Zone"!

📺 Learn More: Blue Zones Explained

Watch this video to understand how Blue Zone principles can transform your health:

Watch: Blue Zones Explained

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🤔 Why Doesn't Paleo Get a High Longevity Score?

You might notice Paleo diets score lower for longevity. This is intentional and based on research:

Beans: Blue Zones eat 1 cup/day. Paleo excludes them entirely.

Grains: Blue Zones rely on whole oats, rice, corn. Paleo excludes them.

Meat: Blue Zones: <2 oz, 5x/month. Paleo: Daily staple protein.

For every 20g of beans eaten daily, death risk drops by ~8%. Our algorithm prioritizes plant-based proteins for longevity goals.

🍽️ Your Personalised Blue Zone Meal Planner

Mediterranean: Rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, olive oil, and fish. The diet of the world's longest-living people. Highest longevity score.

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