Their local foods are nutritional powerhouses, helping them stay fit and healthy – well into old age. Now, Blue Zone experts are recommending one meal in particular: Ikarian 'longevity stew'. Named ...

Blue Zones are geographical regions with a longer ... providing antioxidants and vitamins that support longevity.4. Ikaria, GreeceThe Ikarian diet is a variation of the Mediterranean diet ...

“Whether they’re purple sweet potatoes, an important part of the diet in the Okinawa Blue Zone, or regular white or yellow potatoes, commonly consumed in the Ikarian Blue Zone,” says Ginger ...

The blue zone diet is growing in popularity, with hashtags for it accruing over 14 million views on TikTok alone. There is even a new documentary series highlighting its potential health benefits.

Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Fellow, bestselling author and one of the key researchers involved in identifying the world’s blue zones. 1. Sardinia, Italy A diet and lifestyle has ...

While genes account for a small portion, two main factors contributing to longevity are the Ikarian lifestyle and diet. Chef Diane Kochilas spends her time on the island cooking up delicious ...

Locations where found were found to follow a Blue Zone diet included Loma Linda in California, USA; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; and Okinawa, Japan. READ MORE: Blocked ears and ...