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The Blue Zones Kitchen

100 Recipes to Live to 100
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The Blue Zones Kitchen by Dan Buettner explores the dietary habits and recipes of the world's longest-living communities. The book combines compelling stories with easy-to-follow recipes, providing insights into the ingredients and cooking methods that contribute to longevity and well-being. With beautiful photography and practical tips, it offers an inspiring guide to incorporating healthy, life-extending foods into everyday meals.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring recipes inspired by the world's longest-living people. It blends cooking with insights into healthy lifestyle practices, offering not just delicious dishes but also a glimpse into the habits that contribute to longevity. Perfect for those interested in nutritious cooking and lifestyle inspiration from global cultures.

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Filled with 100 longevity recipes inspired by the Blue Zones locations around the world, where people live the longest.

Best-selling author Dan Buettner debuts his first cookbook, filled with 100 longevity recipes inspired by the Blue Zones locations around the world, where people live the longest.

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Building on decades of research, longevity expert Dan Buettner has gathered 100 recipes inspired by the Blue Zones, home to the healthiest and happiest communities in the world.

Each dish—for example, Sardinian Herbed Lentil Minestrone; Costa Rican Hearts of Palm Ceviche; Cornmeal Waffles from Loma Linda, California; and Okinawan Sweet Potatoes—uses ingredients and cooking methods proven to increase longevity, wellness, and mental health.

Complemented by mouthwatering photography, the recipes also include lifestyle tips (including the best times to eat dinner and proper portion sizes), all gleaned from countries as far away as Japan and as near as Blue Zones project cities in Texas.

Innovative, easy to follow, and delicious, these healthy living recipes make the Blue Zones Kitchen lifestyle even more attainable, thereby improving your health, extending your life, and filling your kitchen with happiness.

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The Blue Zones Kitchen by Dan Buettner has received positive reviews for its stunning photography and engaging content. Readers appreciate the combination of recipes with compelling stories about regions known for longevity. Reviews highlight the book's beautiful presentation and its blend of food, wellness advice, and cultural insights, making it a popular choice for those interested in healthy, plant-based eating and global culinary traditions.

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ISBN: 9781426220135

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 December 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: National Geographic Society

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 320

About the Author

DAN BUETTNER is the founder of Blue Zones, an organization that helps Americans live longer, healthier lives. His groundbreaking work on longevity led to his 2005 National Geographic cover story Secrets of Living Longer and a second, The Search for Happiness, in 2017. Buettner has authored three national bestsellers: The Blue Zones, Thrive, and The Blue Zones Solution. He is also the author of The Blue Zones of Happiness (2017) and is a National Geographic Explorer.

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