Dan Buettner: 5 Secrets to Live to 100+ & The Hack That Will Change the Way You Make Daily Food Decisions

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Do you want to know the secret to living a long healthy life?

Do you want to know what the healthiest people in the world drink everyday?

Dan, a best-selling author and explorer, shares his extensive research and knowledge on the communities where people live the longest and healthiest lives. As the mind behind the acclaimed book, "The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer: Lessons from the Healthiest Places on Earth," and the visionary behind the Netflix docu-series, Dan Buettner brings a wealth of knowledge about how to live to 100+.

This conversation explores the common threads that weave through these diverse group of people, unlocking the keys to a fulfilling and enduring life .From diet and daily habits to the profound sense of community, Dan Buettner offers profound insights into how these lessons from the Blue Zones can be applied to our own lives.

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that bridges ancient traditions with modern living, and learn how you can integrate the Blue Zones' transformative lessons into your own pursuit of a healthier, more meaningful and longer life

In this interview you’ll learn:

Practical lessons for a longer life

What role your genes play in the length of your life

What you can add to your diet daily that will add 4 years to your life

How our environment plays a key role in our life

Tangible steps we can take to improve our overall well being

How plant based diets can significantly improve our health

How a sense of purpose and community can enhance our life and longevity

Dan’s passion for understanding and unlocking the secrets to longevity has influenced the world and I hope it does the same for you.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What we Discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:40 How much of our genes determine how long we will live

09:23 The secret to a healthy America

14:30 The overconsumption of meat is hurting us

18:15 We spend twice as much time in our cars than we did in the 1980s

20:24 The power of community

24:50 The hack to a longer life isn’t based solely on diet and exercise but also community

27:13 Using elders as a longevity strategy for community

30:40 Green tea can add to your longevity

35:33 How beans and grains are cornerstones in the oldest global communities

38:11 What has changed over the years that has added to our mortality rate

43:40 The power of creating a social circle around health

44:35 Reminder to stop eating when stomachs are 80% full

47:27 What the last bluezone 1.0 will be

51:16 What most cities should consider in order to become a blue zone

54:43 How a sense of purpose and clarity can add to our longevity

55:03 Conclusion

Episode Resources:

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