At BayInCo we are always looking at the balance in life making sure you reach your full potential. To ensure that we use the foundation of our values: “Professional, Pragmatic and Personal”. In the Blue Zones series, we will explore and focus on the long-term essence in our value Personal, over the next couple of weeks. Pointing out successful regions and habits creating a foundation of longevity. Because, as all of us know, feeling good is the foundation of performing at the level you want.
Saying it simple a road map to a long a life and to “Be All You Can Be”.
What is a Blue Zone and where are they located
In The Blue Zones: The Secret of Living Beyond 100 Years, Dan Buettner explores the lifestyles and habits of people in regions where exceptional longevity is common. These areas, known as Blue Zones, have the highest concentration of centenarians—people who live to 100 years or more.
Looking at the map the 5 Blue Zones are located in
- Okinawa, Japan – Home to the world’s longest-living women, with a diet rich in vegetables and tofu.
- Sardinia, Italy – A region with many male centenarians, known for a plant-based Mediterranean diet and strong family ties.
- Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica – High life expectancy due to active lifestyles, a diet of beans and corn, and a strong sense of purpose (“Plan de Vida”).
- Icaria, Greece – Known for low rates of chronic disease, thanks to a Mediterranean diet, daily naps, and strong social connections.
- Loma Linda, California, USA – A Seventh-day Adventist community that follows a plant-based diet, maintains regular physical activity, and values faith and social networks.
What are the key take aways? What habits do they have? What can we include in our everyday life?
The coming weeks we will go through each and every region and the main pillars of a long life exploring and reflecting on their secrets and what we can learn. Watch this space it might be the most important lesson in all of our lives…