Secrets For Longevity & Happiness: Dan Buettner | Rich Roll Podcast

Thanks for watching! Read all about Dan Buettner here 👉🏼bit.ly/richroll504
Back for his 3rd appearance on the podcast, Dan Buettner is a world record setting explorer, National Geographic Fellow, longevity expert and NY Times bestselling author of “The Blue Zones" and "The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100”.
Picking up right where we left off, this conversation dives even deeper into Blue Zones research, breaking down the factors that promote longevity and happiness.
Enjoy!
✌🏼🌱 - Rich
EPISODE 504 AUDIO PODCAST
Blog & Show Notes: bit.ly/richroll504
LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/rrpitunes
Spotify: bit.ly/rrpspotify
Android: bit.ly/rrpgoogle
DAN BUETTNER
bluezones.com/
/ bluezones
/ bluezones
/ bluezones
BOOK: THE BLUE ZONES KITCHEN
www.bluezones....
FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS
www.blakecurti...
* * * * *
CONNECT WITH RICH
✩ Website - richroll.com
✩ Pod: Rich Roll Podcast - bit.ly/richrollpod
✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - bit.ly/rrfindin...
✩ Meals - meals.richroll.com
✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - bit.ly/rrppwbook
✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - bit.ly/rrppwitalia
✩ Support - / richroll
SOCIALS
✩ Instagram - / richroll
✩ Twitter - / richroll
✩ Facebook - / richrollfans
✩ Strava - / strava
NEW TO ME?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist at large. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
bit.ly/otillonyt
bit.ly/vegansglam
I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:
2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #bluezones #longevity

[@sheryla54]

"Someone to love Something to do Something to look forward to Something to give back" The key to happiness! Just putting this here as an aide memoire for myself. Thank you both!

[@MayorBrownn]

Couldn’t agree more. Haven’t achieved most of those things yet.

[@leslieaharden6183]

Love

[@danafoltin8114]

The human capacity if they do everything right is not 95 years of age. It is 140 ! How did scientists came up with this number ? Studying mammals and finding out that ALL mammals live their maturity age x 7. All of them. If we mature at age about 20 ( x 7 = 140). The problem is our brain. While a monkey or mouse is born and know exactly what to eat - we do not ! We argue, have a hundreds of books about eating healthy and a very few people realizes that chimpanzees who are genetically over 98 % identical with a human genome eat about 50% fruits and 50% green leaves. People who tried this diet ( raw vegan) look amazingly young, healthy and active and disease free. Only time will show the proof because this way of life is no more than 50+ years old.

[@GustavoSilva-wk6nr]

@@MayorBrownn l ll . l . 1 l l

[@GustavoSilva-wk6nr]

. l l. l .. . . l .l l . l ll l l . o n . l l m l l l ll.l l l l l l l l l nlm lll.l n

[@gerardovazquezdemiguel5622]

Dan is a blessing and Rich also.

[@darrisnelson5223]

Dan didn’t capture recipes, he captured cultures…what a gift! I appreciate how disheveled his hair is and he still looks dapper!😂❤️

[@Squirrel-zq6oe]

There's something endearing about that guy. Great talk 🙏🙏

[@katealexandrawhite9466]

I work for the Heart Foundation in Australia- promoting physical activity and active living through changes to the built environment to make movement automatic (just like Dan says!). Dan is undoubtedly the most fluid and successful advocate we have in this space globally. What a champion.

[@forge.23]

What a lovely way to spend a few hours during these very unpredictable times. Thank you so much Rich & Dan, inspirational.

[@mojeanin]

This is great, sounds like he's doing amazing work

[@alinao625]

A very interesting talk! Thanks to Dan for all his curiosity and follow-through, and to Rich for his choice of guest speakers.

[@kathleenkuhn9599]

The four key ingredients to happiness . Someone to love , something to do, something to look forward to and something to give back

[@brachaalmondnamu9551]

From a Jewish Great-Grandmother in Jerusalem. In early 80's and brought up in USA, with "natural" approach to life, food and faith. Big advance is for world to oulaw most pesticides and the like. Ok, part of the world to start with. Growing up, vegetables and fruits tasted better..organic was probably the majority of foods. But mu hope for all those listening is that Kosher meat, chicken, etc is by its very definition, besides limited to only certain list of creatures, is that: No suffering,slightest pain in the taking of the life. Forbidden! Also: no diseased or injured animals, no using their blood (considered containing the soul of the creature). Can limit animal products, in diet, eggs very nutritios, but organic, and major "plant based" great. So your findings work fine for kosher diet! These days also possible to get organically and pasture raised animals. Dairy if you recommend it is hard to find natural, raw and no bad stuff given to the cows,goats etc. Therefore hope this enlightens. Re:blue zones? Jews are miraculously still here, majority living same way of life for 4,000 years. Longevity? Well, some, unfortunately adding processed, and junk food to their diet, are seeing many of the same diseases as society at large. Back to the health rules of Maimonides, and almost the same as yours! Thank you for reading. Love your work!!

[@morgansimons6565]

Incredibly thought provoking and fascinating ! I’ve listened to it several times now. The cookbook is absolutely gorgeous and we are going through each Blue Zone’s recipes and cooking each one. This talk inspired us to make a lot of positive changes in our lives. Thank you, Rich and Dan.

[@whitworths]

I have been working a lot with the local Blue Zone effort. The food aspect has been working quite well. The built environment is an uphill battle. I new multi-lane, fast section of road was recently built next to our amazing central park...which is also the busiest area for foot traffic. It is a disaster. Someone has even been killed trying to cross this new section of road. I have labeled most of our community as #MEFIRST attitude. Blue Zones is doing their best here, and it is changing slowly. Personally, my wife and I have been holding monthly Blue Friday Cocktail parties that are fully plant based. We invite friends from our different connections. It has been a big hit over the past couple of years. We typically have 25 or so friends attend. The make up of the group changes month to month as some cannot always make it. I also teach at a public school and see the lack of exercise and poor eating habits of students. It does need to change. Great podcast. Thanks guys.

[@vectorair1]

Thank you!

[@jbidwell605]

Another brilliant interview. Rich asks such great questions and can distill the interviewees message in a clear and concise way. I appreciate that. btw, The Dutch have mastered the bike culture as well. (See Utrecht)

[@sidilicious11]

Thank you Dan and Rich. Very hopeful direction to research and implement. Quality of life. I live in a rural suburb sort of. People move here to get away from others. But there’s a few of us who hike together right here, which gives us socializing and great exercise. My partner and I enjoy a whole food plant based diet too.

[@HarbingerBK]

Phenomenal conversation with actionable tips. Thanks so much for all you do, Rich!!

[@kathleenkuhn9599]

Have coffee or lunch with a friend , take a nap , volunteer , belonging to a faith . 3o min of tv / social media a day . Exercise an hour a day ... gardening , walking

[@beautymaven3952]

This man is genius. What a great and informative interview. Kudos to him for being so present and informing us with his vast knowledge and worldly experience. I hope to learn more from him 👌

[@michellemontgomery372]

He seems sad about the changes in all of the Blue Zone changes. I understand and am sad too.

[@beautymaven3952]

@@michellemontgomery372 agree, same :(

[@cathie223]

Briefly entering your conversation and absolutely enjoying the understanding Mr Buettner has that the instruct of his best research was in the living side-by-side with a 102 year old woman witnessing her daily movements and wellness moments that are considered uncommon or peculiar these days - yet the very gemstone activities of a healthy lifestyle. 👌🥳 Gracias as I walk along an unpaved trail in Franklin, TN to listen-n-learn as if a revisit of my own wholesome healthy upbringing as a farm girl in little farming community on Rural Route # 1 in Minnesota. 🙂🙌

[@RedPillVegan]

Yessss! Instant thumbs up, been waiting for Dan to come through. 👍 Blue zones have been taking a lot of heat from skeptics and low-carb. 😱I hope y’all cover some of this, in fact I’m about to start this right now... 🤓

[@rogerc23]

@Red Pill Vegan. Just wanted to say I love your name :-)

[@RedPillVegan]

Update: I finished the podcast, was hoping you guys would cover some of the More recent criticism that has surfaced since the original publication of the blue zones. But I was interested to learn about his activity in city planning and the relationship of happiness and community to longevity. Well spoken and appreciated this podcast

[@successandlifestyle]

16 low carb thumbs downs. 🙄😃

[@pinsneedles1743]

@@successandlifestyle I'm here and this makes sense. It's not just vegan or meat eater. It's overly processed foods with sugar and high omega 6 oils.

[@rodneynehring1782]

Low carb...what a joke

[@MrDeking10]

This is excellent, he is so insightful about life and happiness and explains it in a simple way.

[@vectorair1]

This was SUCH an inspirational discussion 💕

[@patriciamasterson4721]

If we can be more positive, we can begin here in America by changing BIG AG. smaller farms throughout our country, as in the past when we didn't use pesticides. Biodynamic agriculture does already exist in America. It is taught in Waldorf schools. Follow this and you will find more centenarians. Thank you for your project. Will look forward to your book.🤗💜

[@Derek-gg8hm]

Part of it is also people are working longer hours, more than one job, and both husband and wife are working leaving less time and motivation to cook a healthier meal.

[@moongazerfarms2671]

Love this! Sounds like it's more risky to sit and watch tv than follow your dreams and passions 💚💚💚🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🌱🌱🌱🌱

[@juliesill8074]

You are so spot on Rich. We have it all wrong. Dan thank you for your wisdom! Exceptional!

[@kathleenkuhn9599]

Trusting environment , right partner , a job which fulfills your sense of purpose and responsibility , easy access to nature favour happiness

[@KJSvitko]

Go Vegan, get regular exercise and be kind to people, animals and the environment.

[@natalietannerblogger-theed9419]

Fascinating information. I love thet actionable ideas such as moving, sleeping more. Thanks Rich, for interviewing Dan. He's a great wealth of information!

[@sheri_LA_native]

I recently found this podcast and absolutely love it! On a separate note, Dr Greger is now changing my life. This pod cast makes me wish Rich would read The Miracle Pill why a sedentary world is getting it all wrong by Peter Walker. I think Rich would love the book and based on the audible version of the book, I think it would be a great interview. #longevity #bluezones #health #activity

[@natalieramsey4091]

I’m a hug Dr. Gregor fan!

[@timothypitt9331]

Thanks for being a super human being Rich

[@lisengel2498]

Great talk - so inspirational and it makes my heart sing 🍀💚🐸

[@kathleenkuhn9599]

It’s not bad to have goals but to rely wholly on that goal for your happiness

[@hillfarm7044]

E bikes are awesome! They are so much fun! They do make it possible for the average person to use a bike as transportation. I know people who gave up biking for various reasons only to get back on an e bike and have fun or use it to go to town.

[@someguy2135]

I used to bike a lot, but haven't used my bike for years. I switched to walking instead. I have been fascinated by Electric cars, like the Tesla. I will have to check into electric bikes. BTW I'm in my 60's.

[@catherinebell122]

Exceptionally informative and entertaining interview. 👏🏻

[@kathleen4376]

Great idea . Celebrate longevity successes !

[@DavidVre]

Key points: Blue Zones: Dan Buettner explains that Blue Zones are regions with the highest concentrations of centenarians (people living to 100+ years) and lower rates of chronic diseases. These regions include Sardinia (Italy), Okinawa (Japan), Loma Linda (California, USA), Nicoya Peninsula (Costa Rica), and Ikaria (Greece). Lifestyle factors: The conversation highlights the importance of lifestyle factors in promoting longevity and overall well-being. These factors include a predominantly plant-based diet, regular physical activity, strong social connections, a sense of purpose, and stress reduction techniques. Diet: Dan and Rich discuss the crucial role of diet in promoting longevity. They emphasize the importance of consuming whole, plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and nuts. Exercise and physical activity: The interview highlights the significance of natural movement in daily life, rather than relying solely on structured workouts. Activities such as walking, gardening, or engaging in community projects can contribute to overall health and well-being. Social connections: Strong social bonds and support systems are crucial for emotional and mental health. Dan and Rich discuss the importance of fostering deep relationships with family, friends, and community members. Purpose and stress reduction: Having a sense of purpose in life and engaging in activities that promote relaxation and stress reduction can contribute to overall happiness and longevity. The podcast covers various practices, such as meditation, mindfulness, and hobbies that align with personal passions.

[@jipsitree9758]

Another fab pod cast. Golden! Thanks! Yup - it recorded!! :)

[@ozlemtuncel3032]

Great podcast, kudos and thank you for doing this

[@leslieaharden6183]

Beautiful, perfect. So true. Thank you!

[@rachelleo8881]

Love this. So positive and inspiring. Thank you.

[@lindahoffa4653]

32:15. If you live in a neighborhood where there are 6 fast food restaurants within 500 ft of your home that neighborhood has a 30% higher obesity rate!

[@drivn4895]

I love this entire podcast. Beautiful engagement and eye opening topics.

[@mariaale1464]

feeling more blue after this...and that's a good thing!

[@MrMiafultz]

such a great interview!!

[@CAIrondad]

Great interview!! Now, get back to this table ASAP!!!! Way better… way more personal…

[@DJSTOEK]

Thank you

[@todd92371]

One caveat to all of this. I don't think it's necessarily the "Longevity and longest-lived life." I think it has more to do with the quality of each day that leads to this. And the longest-lived lives usually express the qualities that make each day better and more fulfilled.

[@daisybluegroff]

Rich, your logo is amazing, kudos to your motion graphics designer.

[@williamward7801]

FIRST>>haha. This is another terrific interview, Rich! Dan Buettner's work is exceptional.

[@joshuacleberg1603]

@richroll Loving the new video intro. So sleek! 👍💖🏃‍♂️💪

[@brachaalmondnamu9551]

Idea: you look like Rand Paul, a doctor/legislator. Team up, and try developing some model communities in hi home state. Smaller, rural environment, easier way to start. Thank you for your insights.

[@kathleenkuhn9599]

Embrace irrational optimism

[@KJSvitko]

There once was a time when children rode bicycles to school. Now children are driven in a minivan. Every city needs to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles. Protected bicycle lanes that provide a safe way to travel are needed. Bicycles are healthy exercise and a fossil fuels free transportation option. Ride a bicycle to work, school or for fun. Every child should own a bicycle and use it daily. Cities need to encourage walking, bicycles and mass transit and not cars.

[@pikkuoo]

So insightful! Am definitely going to make some (more) changes starting from the four column list. Thank you both!

[@ganganath5969]

Great interview, Rich. I always enjoy your podcasts but this one was especially interesting.

[@kathleenkuhn9599]

Interesting point about ebikes and being hit by a car at 20 km / hr to 40 km / hr and how the survival rate decreases. I’m glad Toronto reduced the speed limit for cars recently

[@tammystegall5130]

Love your videos ,thank you for sharing ! Just ordered you cookbook .Can't wait for it to get here .

[@jmc8076]

@57:28 eating most of your calories earlier in day is what Dr Michael Greger’s extensive reviews of studies and science based data showed in his recent video series.

[@RediscoverOwnSoulEssence]

Just ordered the book!📕

[@AdamJStoryDC]

This is great information. How come when I say this stuff, every comment on my KZbin channel is "keto" "carnivore" "intermittent fasting" and "plants want to kill you!" I don't get it. If the longest living happiest people on earth live a certain way, we should just follow their success. I get nothing but negativity when I suggest vegetables or fruits. It's weird.

[@thelmawilliams4500]

How can I become a Blue Zone worker in my city? Passionately learning about and recently transitioned to plant-based whole foods lifestyle in what was a city in the Top 10 Fattest cities in America. Enjoying the Journey!

[@magdalenawalton1215]

I’ll have something to listen to while working today! Thank you!

[@pusben1]

Thank you for the great content Rich!

[@skoolie_life3261]

Oh my gosh, he lived with the lady for days and days, and she had no idea why he was there or when he was leaving 😂😂 that’s hilarious!

[@brachaalmondnamu9551]

Thank you! Great work! Great purpose! One challenge, gov't control,is power challenge! Can be educated, fostered, but NOT legislated. There are buildings that feature your ideas so add idea to be "organic' health oriented. Perhaps social lounges, chapels. These ideas already are here in a few situations, but can be "upgraded" to encourage these ideas!

[@kathleen4376]

I agree . A study in anthropology in addition to historical research

[@81jahmikes]

Really great discussion. Thanks for sharing.

[@noellecuisine8912]

Merci les amis pour ce super interview ! Avec notre amitié toujours de l’Europe! To the trees theme on the sidewalks and cities next to all what you shared you could add cleaning the air ,helping with the water in the ground and the biodiversity, and refreshing the temperature in the summer just to name a few extras….

[@rogerc23]

Awesome interview and discussion Rich & Dan. I'd suggest a title change to better reflect the blue zone analysis and book.

[@bw6354]

Rich, great interview. Question: on the audio-only version of this episode you gave a preview of Robert Kennedy Jr coming up next week. I can't find that episode. It sounded like an important message and the preview was quite hyped-up. Is that episode available to listen to somewhere? If not, can you speak to why it wasn't released?

[@yonocontesto]

Now that was cool

[@newfguy1826]

Love new intro

[@gD-cp3cg]

The difference is in Us people want to make business and abuse of the environment to get more money. When you have this spirit you can't love people and your ecosystem. You use the weaknesses of people to get more money from them. In a normal life we should help each other and just be happy not wanted more than that. That is why for me some people who have been set by media and community in the top of the podium! As example but they are not sorry. We have to change the way we give reward to people. If they destroy ecosystem by their actions they would not be show as respectable people.

[@anamisic6343]

Very good video.

[@truthfulT]

Thank you for this. My vegan journey started with Blue Zones :)

[@rogerc23]

Interesting. I thought most blue still eat small amounts of meat?

[@pbpb253]

Roger C that is inconvenient for many Vegans to mention. Therefore they downplay the role that meat still plays in these communities, or ignore it entirely.

[@rogerc23]

@pbpb253. From my investigation people in four of the five blue zones consume meat, but they do so sparingly, using it as a celebratory food, a small side, or a way to flavor dishes. The advice is to be 95% whole food plant based. 65% carbs 20% fats 15% protein. The Adventist Health Study 2, which has been following 96,000 Americans since 2002, has found that the people who lived the longest were vegans or pesco vegetarians, who ate a plant-based diet that included a small amount of fish. So, while you may want to celebrate from time to time with chicken, pork or beef, it’s not recommend it as part of a Blue Zones Diet. Okinawans probably offer the best meat substitute: extra firm tofu, high in protein and cancer-fighting phyto-estrogens.

[@kathleenkuhn9599]

Happiness is always a cluster of factors .

[@kathleenkuhn9599]

Risk , adventure and exploration . Most people are afraid and risk averse

[@SandieCastaneda]

… that comment about life expectancy and the Spanish flu at around 24:00 aged well 😬😬😬… plus it looks like this aired on the eve of COVID lockdown #wow (just an observation lol- great convo!)

[@northwestarrowz3984]

🎯

[@cthornton523]

Shaming. Doesn't. Work. Compassion *does* I've served the recovery of sanity & substance community since 1999.

[@drewsson]

If you want to be happier, healthier and have more energy in life. Take action and define what motivates you to change and look at them every day. This is the reason I started my KZbin channel.

[@evelynbaron2004]

obviously sent this to everyone I know. Tx.

[@ImprovingAbility]

3:44 most extreme plot twist I've heard in quite a while

[@kathleenkuhn9599]

I agree about the ripple effect comment !

[@mr.clutch987]

Who else thinks he sort of looks like Michael Keaton??? Lol 🤣🤣 . Awesome podcast!

[@AlbuquerqueBandit]

"Addicts and alcoholics love to move" Hahaha, the average person moves 10 times in their adult life. I'm an alcoholic addict and I've moved 8 times, and I'm not even old enough to have a mid-life crisis yet! And I'm about to move again in the next few months. So, it's true. We love to move. Hahaha, that's hilarious. I never thought of that.

[@hedycampbell586]

what is the situation about sugars in the Blue Zones?

[@RicosUncle]

Great Interview! Side note:Gundry Md.....Plant Paradox! Beans are NOT a super food! Look into it.

[@pbpb253]

vegan sandra current literature contradicts your comment. So does consumption of Olive Oil in some of these longer lived regions of the world. I wouldn't take Esselstyn, Campbell, Klaper 's etc.. words as gospel.

[@lindahoffa4653]

Gundry has been de-bunked, went down that rabbit hole then ended up finding out it is bs

[@annemccarron2281]

Dr. Grundy seems to like to sensationalized a lot of things. He's great at getting click bate.

[@RicosUncle]

@@lindahoffa4653 prove it with the literature. post it!

[@mariaale1464]

A question: are transcripts of interviews available? If so; where?

[@lindahoffa4653]

Often wondered the same have a few people who do not use computers/laptops and would love to download and print for them.

[@kathleenkuhn9599]

Make 4 columns , passions , what you are good at then look at the commonalities then design your career and lifestyle around that Embrace irrational optimism . Don’t let people dissuade you.

[@barbarah5742]

Holland had "bike culture" when I visited 45 years ago. The land is flat! All of these ideas are predicated on a very high standard of living, and generous, consistent incomes, with lots of leisure, and very few mobility impaired or truly aged people. Poor people who are racing between pt jobs to keep a roof over their heads and stay alive have no place in this picture. I despise the " bicycle nuts" more and more each day. Their unrestricted chaos, along with unlicensed uninsured ebikes, scooters, and motorbikes are a critical hazard for pedestrians in these imaginary oases.

[@Ashwand_Collective]

Being Vegan isn't necessary but cutting down on red meat consumption has health benefits for some.

[@icyearth]

How much of the kitchen book is vegan? Lots of older cultures have meat dishes so I was wondering if it's ever worth to get as a vegan. Thank you in advance.

[@jbidwell605]

If/when they do eat meat, it's more as an added flavor or condiment to a dish, not a 20 oz steak.

[@alexl3041]

No meat in the cookbook. It's focused more on every day dishes. There is a bit of optional dairy. I'm vegan and I love the cookbook.

[@jbidwell605]

@@alexl3041 Thank you for this info. I haven't had a chance to read it yet and this is good to know.

[@Radnally]

More bike/people paths

[@robinking5744]

Really great. Question Singapore air quality is almost the worst in the world. How come if they have a great mass transit system and an auction for licenses?

[@annemccarron2281]

It has a plethora of fast food restaurants too. I think he may regret picking it as a Blue Zone eventually.

[@kathleenkuhn9599]

Be an explorer not an adventurer

[@sallyvaladez779]

Wow, I would love to be matched with someone or a group that he mentions

[@chriscampbell8948]

HELP what is the word used as the name of the social groups? It starts with an M?

[@Мария-з3з]

32:25

[@EmmerCasper]

I mean you can eat all these things, but if you are not on a low calorie with them you are just doing the same things. Most of their diets are 1200 calories they said, and some were still overweight.