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Blue Zones Advice text (General facts (The Blue zones are (Okinawa, Japan,…
Blue Zones Advice
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General facts
There are 35 trillion cells in our body and they get replaced every 8 years
Genetics define only 10% of longevity
People in Blue Zones usually have good genetic traits
The impact on longevity from genetics is not too significant
Body capacity is 90 years but the average lifespan is about 78 years long
The Blue zones are
Okinawa, Japan
Loma Linda, California
Sardinia, Italy
Social activity
Interaction with others is constant
Social support is significant in every community
Nature walks to socialize
Living in big and extended families
Physical Activity
Try to keep moving avoiding the body to stay in one sti position for a lot of time
Constant physical activity
Physical activity forms part of daily labors
Working their entire life is a way to exercise for most centenarians
Nutrition
Eat until 80% full
Make and grow what you eat
Different customs
In Loma Linda they don't eat red meats and they focus mainly on nuts
In Okinawa they avoid over eating and they use smaller plates
Sardinians Focus on veggies and nuts
Grains and vegetables are present in every plate
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