While most centenarians in Blue Zones® areas enjoy meat only on special occasions, all of them eat a plant-based diet packed with a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and beans. Rich in disease-fighting nutrients, fava, black beans, soy, and lentils are the cornerstone of their diets.

 Try their approach to living longer, healthier.

• Make meat a condiment vs. the main course, and buy the leanest, finest meat you can afford.

• Limit meat portions to the size of a deck of cards.

• Make fruits, vegetables, and grains the majority of your meal intake.

• Eat a handful of nuts a day for an extra 2-3 years of life.

Power Up with Plants!

Take the Plant Slant to live longer and feel better like Blue Zones centenarians.
Get started with these super-nutritious super foods.

Broccoli – reduces the risk of heart attacks, regulates blood pressure, aids muscle growth, and carries an antioxidant and anti-carcinogen found to delay various types of cancer growth

Soy – decreases LDL cholesterol, relieves menopausal symptoms, and inhibits prostate cancer

Fava Beans – aid digestive system, growth of bones and teeth, vision, and nerve function

Bok Choy – wards off cancer and is high in fiber allowing for healthier digestion

Lentils – help prevent digestive disorders, stabilize blood sugar, and reduces the risk of heart disease

Beet Greens – help control blood pressure, and strengthens bones, and vision

Garbanzo Beans – (chickpeas) contain migraine-fighting magnesium; beans also keep you feeling full longer, making them a good ingredient for weight loss

Edamame – good for memory retention

Sunflower Seeds – inhibit dementia