Health and lifestyle fads come and go quickly, but one trend gaining popularity, particularly on TikTok, is all about longevity and reversing aging. Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones has become a hit on Netflix, shedding light on regions known for their long-living populations. Blue Zones, a concept introduced by Dan Buettner, are five areas globally where people live the longest, including Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California.
Following the release of the Netflix series, many have turned to social media to adopt Blue Zones principles in their lives, aiming for improved health, well-being, and longevity. TikToker Mikayla Flynn even started a challenge to follow Blue Zones eating habits for a year to observe its impact on aging.
Though Dan Buettner’s team identified nine common lifestyle habits among Blue Zones residents, diet stood out as a crucial factor. The centenarian diet heavily features beans and a variety of antioxidant-rich plant foods, with minimal meat consumption (roughly five times a month) and an absence of processed foods and added sugars. If you’re keen on trying Blue Zones cuisine, here are 10 recipes to kickstart your journey at home:
1. Tuna, Brown Rice, and White Bean Salad
@nutritionbyliz Blue Zones-inspired Tuna, Brown Rice, and White Bean Salad, featuring whole grains, vegetables, canned tuna, beans, and an olive oil-laced lemon juice dressing. #antiaging #longevity #agebackwards #bluezones #bluezonerecipe #salad #nutrition #dietitiansoftiktok #pulses #cannedbeans #cancerprevention #lentils #foodtiktok #seafood#wholegrains
♬ Food – Densky9
2. Barley and Chickpea Stew
@nutritionbyliz Plant-based Barley & Chickpea Stew, following a Blue Zone style for longevity, made with veggies, chickpeas, and canned tomatoes. #vegetarian #stew #soup #bluezone #bluezonerecipe #budgetrecipe #plantbasedrecipes #foodtok #nutrition
♬ Ghibli-style nostalgic waltz(806744) – MaSssuguMusic
3. Tabbouleh
@katiejryder Indulge in Blue Zones-inspired Tabbouleh, a flavorful dish that makes eating like the world’s longest-living people enjoyable. Easy to make and delicious. Follow for more Blue Zone recipes #bluezone #bluezones #bluezonerecipe #bluezonerecipes #healthyrecipes #tabbouleh #tabboulehrecipe #recipe #foodtok #bluezonediet
♬ original sound – Katie Ryder
4. Blue Zone Banana Bread
@mikaylaflynn5 #bluezone #bluezones #bluezonerecipe #bananabread #healthyrecipes #health #longevity #aging #antiaging #greenscreen
♬ Sunrise – Norah Jones
5. Homemade Pasta
@brittdipp Discover the secrets of consuming food for over 100 years with a focus on homegrown produce, mindful cooking, and a diet rich in vegetables & beans. Learn from those who truly understand longevity. #bluezones #bluezonesdiet #healthyrecipes #homestead #homemade #momsoftiktok #vegetarian #mediterranean #pastatiktok
♬ La Vie En Rose – Emily Watts
6. Pasta Soup
@danbuettner #bluezones #bluezonesdiet #diet #plantbased #bluezoneskitchen #healthtok #health #ikaria #greece #mediterraneandiet #healthyeating #foodtok
♬ Love You So – The King Khan & BBQ Show
7. Minestrone Soup
@thekatehudson Bowl of Minestrone soup inspired by @danbuettner #bluezones #easypeasy 🥗 #vegandish
♬ Sunny Day – Ted Fresco
8. Rice Noodle Bowl
@chefjoanna An Okinawan bowl made with only 5 ingredients, showcasing the power of a plant-based diet in longevity according to Blue Zones. Interested in plant-based cooking? Contact me for more on my online course! 🌱🍜🥢 #plantbased #bluezones #longevity #healthyeating #cookingcourse #onlinelearning #vegan #vegetarian #onlinecookingclass #bluezones #bluezoneskitchen #veganlife #veganfoodshare #veganfood #easydinner #easyrecipe #whatsfordinner #foodphotography #homecooking #dinnerideas #comfortfood #realfood #crueltyfree #veganinspo #plantbaseddiet #plantbasedfoodie #dairyfree #whatveganseat
♬ そよ風 – SHISE
9. Veggie Cassola
@allllliiiiisoonnnnn Cooking a Sardinian dish inspired by Blue ZonesKitchen. #cookingvlog #cookingvlogseries #Welcome2021 #RareAesthetic ♬ original sound – allison
10. Wild Rice and Chickpea Mediterranean Salad
@plantforwardnutritionist Try out this all-in-one meal rich in longevity-boosting ingredients! #mediterraneanfood #bluezonesdiet #bluezones #longevitydiet #plantbasednutrition #eatmoreplants #plantforward #dietitiansoftiktok
♬ Aesthetic – Gaspar
