The Blue Zones
Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest

i am ashamed to say that i am writing this review of a book that is all about healthier living and living longer with a cigarette in hand. well, it is an american spirit light. those are healthier, right? i firmly believe in Harm Reduction as a model for living. this is not the sort of book i usually......more

The blue zones are regions in the world where an inordinate number of people live healthy lives to very old age, often beyond 100. In this book, Dan Buettner personally goes on research expeditions to various locations around the world. He sometimes goes alone, while at other times he brings along w......more

Living a healthy life is not that difficult if you know how. This is probably what the author was trying to convey in this book, but while the message came through loud and clear, I have to take issue with much of the information provided. I'll start with the recommendation to drink red wine every d......more

What a entertaining read. I just love reading about different cultures, and this book reminded me of a cultural anthropology course that I once took and loved, but this course is made with a twist of lemon. By “twist of lemon” I mean that it is about food, but it is also about how food affects your......more

Interesting book looking at populations from around the world with the most people living to be 100. Basics seem to be: 5. Diet - lower in animal products (though they are included) and higher in fruits and veggies and whole grains 4. Work that incorporates being physically active versus no exercise o......more