Discover how the five cultures with the longest-living people eat and
live, then enjoy 50 healthy recipes inspired by those locations--and
perhaps live longer yourself.
When researchers identified a region in Sardinia as having the highest
concentration of male centenarians, they later zeroed in on villages
around the world with the highest longevity: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia,
Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California,
among the Seventh-Day Adventists.
In Live Longer, Live Better, nutritionist and chef Melissa
Petitto, RD, looks at the food and lifestyle choices of the people in
these regions and presents it in an easily digestible format. The first
part of the book describes these areas of the world, what they
have in common, and how their residents excel at living a healthy
lifestyle that can lead to exceptional longevity. Similar
characteristics of these communities include:
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Happiness and emotional wellness
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Family and community connections
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Natural-movement physical activity
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Disease prevention
The second part of the book provides 50 original, healthy recipes
that reflect each of the locations, focusing on plant-based meals, as
well as a typical day-in-the-life of a resident. Guidelines for this
type of eating include reducing consumption of meat and dairy (but not
altogether), cutting back on eggs and fish, slashing sugar, and
increasing consumption of nuts, water, beans, and whole foods. The
recipes offer ideas for rounding out meals so you can eat this way
wherever you are. Some recipes include:
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Okinawa: Bitter Melon and Tofu Stir Fry; Okinawan Milk Tea; and
Kokuto, Banana, and Dark Chocolate Muffins
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Sardinia: Sardinian Herb, Fennel, and Bean Soup; Fregola with Wild
Mushrooms; and Sardinian Artichokes with Lemon and Pecorino
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Loma Linda: California Veggie Bowl with Tahini Dressing; Quinoa
and Spinach Stuffed Peppers with Cashew Cream; and No Bake Oatmeal
Raisin Cookies
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Ikaria: Warm Figs with Honey and Pistachio Drizzle; Ikarian
Ratatouille; and Cornmeal Pie with Dried Fruit and Olive Oil
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Nicoya: Tomato Rice with Grilled Avocado and Lime; Potato, Sweet
Pepper, Corn, and Tomato Hash; and Chan Seed Pineapple Aqua Fresca
Because there's no counting calories or nutrient grams, eating this
way doesn't have to be complicated. So what are you waiting for? There's
no time like now to start living better longer!
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