» Sardinia, Italy
The community eats a largely healthy diet consisting of whole-grain bread, beans, garden vegetables, fruits, and mastic oil, all of which are important for heart health. Also important, “They laugh and drink wine together.”
» Okinawa, Japan
“Their purpose-imbued lives give them clear roles of responsibility and feelings of being needed well into their 100s.” The people here also favor a mostly plant-based diet.
» Nicoya, Costa Rica
“Nicoyans eat a light dinner early in the evening. For most of their lives, Nicoyan centenarians ate a traditional Mesoamerican diet highlighted with the ‘three sisters’ of agriculture: squash, corn, and beans.”
» Ikaria, Greece
“They enjoy strong red wine, late-night domino games, and a relaxed pace of life that ignores clocks. Clean air, warm breezes, and rugged terrain draw them outdoors into an active lifestyle.”
» Loma Linda, California
“Find sense of purpose, and stave off depression by focusing on helping others.”
Last Updated on May 7, 2023