Blue Zones

Have you heard about the Blue Zones?

Blue Zones are geographical areas in which people have the lowest rates of chronic diseases and also live longer than the rest of the world.

The Blue Zones was first "coined" by a National Geographic explorer named Dan Buettner in March 2000. Buettner conducted a study that shows how these communities collectively have a different habits that contribute to a longer lifespan. In this newsletter we're taking a look at what those a habits are and how the word of God relates to the lifestyle in these communities.

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Blue Zones are located in Loma Linda, California Sardinia, Italy Okinawa, - Japan Karia, Greece Nicoya, Costa Rica

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1. Move Naturally

People in the Blue Zones don't really exercise in the sense that they go to the gym, but they walk to school, restaurants, church, or to work. They use hand operated or mechanical tools when they are cooking or doing yard work.

Proverbs 21:25

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour

2. Purpose

They have a sense of purpose, they can articulate the reason why they get up in the morning.

Psalm 138:8

The Lord will perfect that which concerns me;

Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever;

Do not forsake the works of Your hands

3. Downshift

Though the people in the Blue Zones experience stress like everyone else, they have daily habits like prayer and meditation that help them deal with stressors.

Philippians 4:6

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God

4. Wine at 5

They consume moderate amounts of alcohol and refrain from over indulgence

Proverbs 23:21

For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe them with rags

5. Plant Slant

Residents over 100, stated their diets consisted of 95% plant based foods, and they consumed meat approximately 5 times a month

Genesis 1:29

God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat

6. 80% Rule

They use different strategies to keep themselves from overeating; like eating slowly, and praying before meals. They stop eating when they are 80% full. Dinner is usually the smallest meal of the day and they stop eating afterwards.

Proverbs 25:16

If you find honey, eat just enough-

too much of it, and you will vomit

7. Loved ones first

They have strong communal bonds; spending a lot of time putting effort into their relationships with spouses and children. They keep aging parents nearby of in the home.

1 Timothy 5:8

But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever

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