Blue Zones

19/09/2026

BLUE ZONES PRINCIPLES | Head to the clickable link in our bio to learn more about our research of the original blue zones—rare longevity hotspots where people thrive into their 100s—and the core concepts that are the blueprint we lay over entire communities to help make living better, longer accessible to everyone.

LEARN MORE: https://www.bluezones.com/resources/principles/

18/09/2026

The longevity foods of Nicoya 🇨🇷

On Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, people live longer than almost anyone in the Americas, powered by the “three sisters” and the fruits of the tropics.

Swipe through the everyday foods 👉 black beans eaten at nearly every meal, stone ground corn tortillas, golden squash, tropical papaya, and hearty yuca.

Then keep going for three of our favorite Nicoyan recipes: Jose Guevara’s gallo pinto, from a man who lived to 105, a creamy butternut squash soup, and a big pot of Costa Rican bean soup.

Whole, local, and grown just outside the door.

Save this and share it with someone you love 🌿 Which one would you cook first? 👇

For more recipes, visit bluezones.com/recipes

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18/09/2026

“About 50 to 150 years ago, enlightened leaders in today’s happiest places shifted their focus from just economic development to policies that favored quality of life.” —Blue Zones Founder Dan Buettner

Read the full interview: https://www.bluezones.com/2018/06/happiness-lessons-from-around-the-world/

After exploring the places in the world where people live longest, National Geographic fellow, NYT best-selling author, and founder of Blue Zones, LLC,

17/09/2026

Beans are the cornerstone of every longevity diet in the world’s blue zones. 🫘

Black beans in Nicoya. Lentils, chickpeas and white beans in the Mediterranean. Soybeans in Okinawa.

Different cultures, same longevity food. If you’re looking for one simple food to add to your diet today, start with beans.

What’s your favorite bean and why?

17/09/2026

The goal is to explore a new spiritual practice that speaks to you – ideally one that nurtures reflection, gratitude, and belonging – and then find and participate in a wider community. Read more: https://www.bluezones.com/2026/08/the-belonging-effect-what-faith-communities-can-teach-us-about-longevity/

In studying the blue zones, where the world’s longest-lived people are found, Dan Buettner and his team of researchers famously observed that they led

16/09/2026

"Food security is about more than making sure someone has enough to eat, it's about making sure they have the opportunity to thrive." —Charles Huff, The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert director of food security

Find out more: https://www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2026/08/04/new-partnership-helps-bring-local-produce-to-neighbors-in-need

Blue Zones Project Palm Springs

Blue Zones Project Palm Springs connects Aziz Farms with The Center's food bank in a new, ongoing partnership.

14/09/2026

The soup the world’s longest-lived family ate every day 🇮🇹

In the mountain village of Perdasdefogu, Sardinia, the Melis family holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest family in history: nine siblings with a combined age of 851 years, the eldest living to 109.

Their lunch almost never changed. Sourdough bread, a small glass of Cannonau w**e, and a big bowl of three-bean minestrone.

Minestrone is simply a soup of garden vegetables, beans, and grain. Together they make a complete, protein-rich one-bowl meal, and the mix of fibers feeds a healthy gut.

But it was never only the food. Clean mountain air, constant natural movement, deep family bonds, and a strong sense of community carried them, too. As a cousin of the family put it: “if you talk, you live well.”

Swipe for Dan’s version of the Melis family minestrone, then save it and make a big pot this week.

Whole foods, mostly plants, shared slowly with the people you love.

Which vegetables would you add to yours? 👇

For more recipes, visit bluezones.com/recipes

14/09/2026

"Insisting that local leadership must adopt an open-minded, team-first approach to public health, Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez says the City of Weslaco is "all in" on pursuing a Blue Zones initiative aimed at improving long-term quality of life and setting a healthier foundation for the next generation." Read more: https://riograndeguardian.com/stories/gonzalez-weslaco-is-all-in-on-blue-zones-project,82747

The Blue Zones team spent three days in Weslaco, touring the city and meeting with key stakeholders.

13/09/2026

At 102-years-old, Kamada Nakasato from Okinawa, Japan, was still the village noro, which saw her fulfill the role of spiritual advisor to the townspeople. The fact that she retained this role into her 100s was important. She found purpose and was surrounded by a community that revered her wisdom and respected her life experiences.

Tap the 💙 if this quote really resonates with you!

12/09/2026

The longevity foods of Sardinia 🇮🇹

In the mountain villages of the Barbagia, men reach 100 at some of the highest rates on earth. Their strength grows from a handful of everyday foods.

Swipe through the Sardinian staples 👉 fresh fava beans, a daily glass or two of Cannonau w**e, generous olive oil, thin whole-grain pane carasau, and sun-ripened tomatoes.

Then keep going for three of our favorite Sardinian recipes from The Blue Zones Kitchen: fresh fava beans with mint, toasted fregula with asparagus, and ladeddos (Sardinian gnocchi) with tomato sauce.

Whole foods, mostly plants, and shared slowly with the people you love.

Save this and share it with someone you love 🌿 Which one would you cook first? 👇

For more recipes, visit bluezones.com

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