Want to Live to 100? Dan Buettner Tells You How | Amanpour and Company

Dan Buettner is a National Geographic fellow and founder of The Blue Zones Project, a well-being improvement initiative launched in over 40 cities across the United States. It also inspired a cookbook called “The Blue Zones Kitchen,” based on the diet of people who live in these zones living long and healthy lives. Buettner tells Hari exactly what makes these places so special to him.
Originally aired on January 17, 2020.
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[@paulineburke7965]

I live in Italy. The Mediterranean diet has changed my life. I enjoy my food, I love moving, and I realize how essential true connection to my fellow humans . I eat loads of beans, greens and nuts. I love to walk and cycle. I sleep a lot. Of course I work, amd fortunately I connect with my students on a heart level. I nap! I dance and sing and I sit still. I connect with those with whom I resonate. I limit my exposure to social media. I just love to see people face to face. I walk rather than drive. I cycle every day. I don't go to the gym. I have real friends and we would do anything for each other, plus I really enjoy the connection to my students during my work. I eat plant based. I rest when I am tired. I listen to my body and soul.

[@abrahamjerri3969]

Good for you!

[@waynek3366]

Singing is good medicine.

[@RedCloudBeechWaveAhh]

Wow, this re-sparks a daydream I have of connecting with my Meditteranean roots and living somewhere in Italy or thereabouts. I wonder only about the political climate and culture.... The big city is awesome in many ways, too

[@mktsp2]

All sounds nice, but you still need to do some resistance exercise

[@aldralee]

Lovely! Thank you for sharing such a positive message.

[@keyissues1027]

My aunt has her 101 year old birthday next month. Her diet was white chicken and fish, no other meat. She did a lot of walking. She was a teacher of Metaphysics and was spiritual throughout her life. Not a church goer. She always kept busy. Her 4 sisters kept close-nit ties with her over many decades.

[@LGAussie]

Is she still with you?

[@victorcosta6992]

I'm guessing her sisters are still alive or lived to be 80+?

[@ceceliasheart]

Did they take out her uterus or ovaries?

[@SI-ln6tc]

What else did she eat? A lot of carbs??

[@robyndismon394]

@@SI-ln6tc Which carbs r you referring to?

[@nonewherelistens1906]

For the past two years have pretty much eaten a 'Blue Zone' diet. Lost 24 pounds, blood chemistry so much better, work strenuously 3 days a week. Like where this has taken me.

[@LGAussie]

Just live a great life as much as u can. Living to 100 doesn’t mean a great life. U want a life that is filled with quality as much as u can. Quality can be simple things, like having a loving cat. Or a vegetable garden. A swimming pool. But living long should not be the goal. Living a life that u enjoy is much more about happiness. Many old ppl are not happy cause they can’t enjoy the things they loved to do. They don’t get yo see enough ppl side all their friends r gone. So, just live a nice, enjoyable life of what u like and stop worrying about reaching 100, cause 100 may not be the quality u need. U will need 2 caregivers usually. One is not enough cause u beed exercise. U need the other one to stay up and watch you cause u might need help at night for incidentals. Many capable centenarians can help themselves, but they really shouldn’t be left alone.

[@philsarazen6619]

Changing your environment critical in stopping cancer, which has a large mental component.

[@funsun9115]

what do you mean? moving to a healthier place?

[@KikiAndJeffreyPearl]

Mentality is very key! When I stopped eating animals health stats improved greatly, but what has been interesting is spirituality has increased greatly as well

[@joanpascal7745]

Absolutely your on it

[@garyheiden3120]

he does look amazing for someone who is 102, you have to give him that.

[@judyannlemay618]

So Funny!! ;] I thought the same thing...

[@thomasceneri867]

Joke, right? You do know that he’s not that age, right?

[@ksc743]

@@thomasceneri867 whoooosh💨😉

[@aikaterineillt9876]

Exactly. I’m already ugly now, I’d hate to see what I look like at his age. (Even if it’s not 102..still)

[@leiladasha]

with a scarf to hide his neck so tired of these fake gurus

[@tiffsaver]

What he said about having 3 friends was all too true. I remember a world-famous psychiatrist who said, "If everyone had just one good friend, I would be out of a job."

[@ms.sharon.7581]

I’m a black woman that came from the Caribbean as a child, and living in Canada. Over the years I have noticed how differently we age in comparison to caucasians. It’s amazing to see the difference in the glow of the skin and the physique. Our diets may be different due to cultural differences. It all boils down to eating healthy, moving more, taking care of your skin, surrounding yourself with positive people, living a healthy lifestyle.

[@elizabethk3238]

I am an Asian woman born and grew up in the Caribbean. Your comment is personal, not factual.

[@Peace-xu8ps]

There are factual reasons why you are aging better besides taking good care of yourself. Lucky you!!!

[@birdlover7776]

Black don’t crack. Y’all have tons of melanin which is the best. Pale skin here, trying to keep it together and not look crinkly lol

[@nesq4104]

@@elizabethk3238 dna is a factor in appearance but real health comes from food choices.

[@masterpalladin]

@@Peace-xu8ps like genetics being only 20%....id say more like 40to 60% of how we age...like theres the MRI genes that are found in centenarians nd tend to concentrated in the blue zone places do to isolation of their gene pools over the centuries

[@julialarsen]

I was active all day living in London walking down and up three long levels of underground escalators and all over the city on foot. The US way of life is incredibly inactive compared with Europe. I didn’t need 8 years to figure this out.

[@ube4856]

The cities of Europe and Asia are very walkable since they grew organically slowly over time. A lot of cities and places in the US are planned and many are built around the car. I wish they would change their whole approach to City planning. I came across this one guy who talked about making micro communities that were walkable instead of the traditional suburb so people didn't have to rely on the car and they'd be better for tighter communities in society.

[@LGAussie]

Just live a great life as much as u can. Living to 100 doesn’t mean a great life. U want a life that is filled with quality as much as u can. Quality can be simple things, like having a loving cat. Or a vegetable garden. A swimming pool. But living long should not be the goal. Living a life that u enjoy is much more about happiness. Many old ppl are not happy cause they can’t enjoy the things they loved to do. They don’t get yo see enough ppl side all their friends r gone. So, just live a nice, enjoyable life of what u like and stop worrying about reaching 100, cause 100 may not be the quality u need. U will need 2 caregivers usually. One is not enough cause u beed exercise. U need the other one to stay up and watch you cause u might need help at night for incidentals. Many capable centenarians can help themselves, but they really shouldn’t be left alone.

[@KikiAndJeffreyPearl]

It’s Jeffrey, when I went to 100% plant based eating my stats from my annual physical/blood tests improved greatly. You can’t argue with numbers

[@MrKansaitim]

Number 9 ...

[@kapower06]

The tests that constantly change ranges and whats acceptable based on how the population is doing? Veganism is a sure fire way to cause diseases and destroy the planet.

[@KikiAndJeffreyPearl]

@@kapower06 How does eating Plant Based cause disease and destroy the planet?

[@kapower06]

@@KikiAndJeffreyPearl vitamin, mineral, and fatty acid malnourishment leads to many diseases. High intake of plant/seed oils Leads to heart and brain issues. Monocrop agriculture and most vegan food items destroy fertile soils and lead to deforestation. Plus in the end many more animals must die to support that large scale farming.

[@sonja5215]

@@kapower06 Are you aware how you turn the facts upside down or do you really believe this nonsense? Growing plants for direct human consumption takes far less land than growing feed for animals. And we can easily get all necessary nutrition from plants.

[@rutilopata8294]

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[@francismausley7239]

Always have been interested in Blue Zones & healthy group behavior: My HEALTH HABITS: Meditate (briefly), Self-acupressure (dry brushing), Scent (lavender), Pray (Baha'i), Breathe (nose diaphramic), Diet (plant-based-hydrated-fermented), Laugh (friends-videos), Exercise (walking), Learn (often health science), Positivity (Baha'i beliefs), Music (listen peaceful-sing-chant-hum), Fasting (intermittent 8-16 after 6p), Supplement (B12-selective), Beauty Focus (anywhere), Sleep (circadian), Work (purpose-as worship), Support (socialize-help someone) :-) ~ Most ideas Baha'i Faith

[@deborahzenquis4666]

My aunt Lee turned 106 two days ago. She is clothed in her right mind she has the use and activities of her limb and articulation of her speech she was recognized on channel 10 a few days ago. Philadelphia

[@8675-__]

May God continue to bless you and your family!

[@sharit7970]

Going plant based was one of my better decisions...especially getting rid of dairy. Great interview!

[@germelinaobrien5277]

Life is having a good attitude on purpose and anticipation for a planned future.The ultimate hallmark of humans in my opinion..is the ability to PLAN!

[@KH-jf8ps]

its all about happiness and stress free life and all natural food. you can eat free range chicken and grass-fed beef and still life to 115 in a tress free environment.

[@KH-jf8ps]

@@jacklan4103 Stress is the main trigger to disease in any environment. Moderation is always important in every thing we do too. living a genuinely happy life is all that matters. My mother is 86 still here with a sharp mind! and my father died at 96 and my maternal grandmother died at 107 both were never sick, slept and didn't wake up. They had both moderate grassfed protein, fresh fish from the rfiver, stress free and chemical free food in a small towns where life is laid back. Very happy people 😊. its not just living till 100 but living a happy , fulfilled and stress-free life to an advanced age.

[@elizabethk3238]

Replace the word HAPPINESS with CONTENTMENT and GRATITUDE?

[@counterstrike89]

@@jacklan4103 The low meat consumption is a lie, the real Ikarian diet has recently been exposed, and its high meat, Hong kong longest life expectancy, the highest meat consumption, Okinawa locals credit the pork for longevity, they eat a lot of sea food.

[@LGAussie]

My WW11 Veteran Dad who was General McArthurs right arm military police just passed at 103. Happy man. Very easy going. He went into the hospital for a minor surgery and the doctor who filled in gave him very strong doses of high blood pressure medication when he doesn’t take any medications!! I have taken such great care of him, but if u get someone who is careless in their profession, they can ruin everything!! I wish I had a great negligence lawyer in NY now!! This doctor will get away with this and do to others if I don’t find one.

[@unclegeorge7845]

It's really nice to hear the bright side of news. Thanks

[@MrKansaitim]

Ready access to healthcare is a determining factor. Having a good job that allows one a reasonable lifestyle (remember the minimum wage?). Hard to have a sense of purpose in your life when you have to work 2 or 3 jobs just to pay the bills. The Okinawans have good health care too. If you don't, you might be stressed. In the inner cities, streets are NOT redone every 7 years. "Move to a happier place?" The average American does not have US$400 in savings to weather any type of emergency. It's fine for Whole Foods foodies who earn over US$100,000 to think this way, but it is completely unrealistic for most Americans. Good luck on your centenarian quest!! Pass the kale Dale!

[@erinerin561]

Exactly! If you live below the poverty line you might as well live in a 3rd world country or Mississippi.

[@MrKansaitim]

@@erinerin561 Bobby Kennedy discovered that poverty in a country of plenty. Too bad he never got a chance to do something about it. Live poor and vote rich!!

[@jeah8259]

This topic saddened me as our people with no jobs to choose and buy healthy food for our families, many many are eating what is affordable and free just to survive.

[@dapsolita]

I agree. In order to be a true blue zone, there needs to be Universal Basic Income. Money is the biggest stressors.

[@jeaninepaquet378]

I’ve always been what is called poor but I eat almost 100% organic, am lacto-ovo vegetarian,80 years old. It is possible.

[@ksc743]

People need to get back to basics and learn to grow veggies in their gardens/on balconies instead of lawns and shrubs/plants. It's the easiest thing in the world to grow herbs, tomatoes and strawberries, just for starters. We have become so disconnected from nature.

[@barbbutler6937]

Love love love this!

[@davidking4779]

I moved to Costa Rica and I am happier, probably healthier and wealthier.

[@azucena315]

Mountains or ocean?

[@davidking4779]

@@azucena315 House in town, farm in the mountains and a cabin at the beach, never could I have afforded this lifestyle in the USA.

[@azucena315]

@@davidking4779 Sounds absolutely wonderful.

[@davidking4779]

@@azucena315 It is for me, but I guess it is what you compare it too.

[@marianbarbu536]

Yes it's wonderful. You have money from US and prices of Costa Rica. Let's try doing stuff in places where we live!!!

[@eddy2561]

I'm 71 now and arthritis and diabetes creeping up on me.....I would not want to live much past 85. After 85 or so its time to return to Mother Earth and wait to become a part of a new star when our Sun runs out of fuel then kaboom...3.5 billion years from now

[@tuannguyen-yt8ty]

Eat less and stay away from stress ,Live a simple life .

[@jerryolais7780]

Excellent segment i really enjoyed it. Learned much when i lived in Okinawa.

[@LGAussie]

What did u learn?

[@jonnickerson8459]

I lived in the Philippines for three years; their way of life was so markedly different than that of the U.S.A. They are always extremely thankful for what they have, do not worry about what they don't have, and treat you like family. In the small coastal town I was in, virtually every house is multi-generational. They are the happiest people I have ever met, and they would also assist you in any way they could. I miss living there. Great memories.

[@SI-ln6tc]

Do Okinawans eat a lot of pork??

[@vickidash-slesinski746]

Interesting that he talks about Okinawa. I was stationed there while in the Army and would visit their markets where they had an interesting selection of vegetables and would also stop by and watch the farmers in their fields because I was fascinated by their use of Water Buffalos. Dr. Sanjay Gupta also had a series on the health of people in other countries where one episode was in Okinawa. Thank you for this episode and I’ll check out the book.

[@lucindabreeding]

I struggle to figure out how to apply this kind of information to my own life. Gardening and making all of my food from scratch simply adds hours upon hours upon hours of additional labor to my days. It also costs quite a bit of money. I have a colleague who lives on 2 acres here in North Texas, and he spends thousands on his garden. He eats from it. And preserves a lot of the food that he grows from it. But he puts far more time and money into the soil than he gets out. So for me, these are things that I can really only consider for my retirement. I simply don't have any more time to get up in the morning before work, or come home after work and basically farm on my property. Kudos to people who can prioritize this, but I don't have the time or the money.

[@heyjude9230]

Gawd who would want to live to 100 seriously how tiring - Phyllis dyler asked bob hope once same question - his reply was anyone who is 99 😂😂😂😂😂

[@CarmenPerez-kz6rw]

That’s funny.

[@TaichiStraightlife]

He did it, too. Still a jerk though.

[@sandravilosky467]

Hey Jude I do! I actually want to see my great grandchildren grow up! See how they turn out and hopefully succeed; in happiness, not necessarily money wise. I want to be around, to help those who might need my help. And, I just don’t want to leave my family. I have knowledge I want to give those who want to listen; you know, plant a seed, so that eventually; they might remember something I said, that makes their lives healthier.

[@gypsy97feder94]

That is exactly how I feel! Glad to hear from someone who understands what is so important in life.

[@squamish4244]

If I had a quiet mind I would. We must assume progress on that front as well.

[@merriem24]

Great segment

[@sidilicious11]

I love this direction of thinking and living. Good stuff!

[@koelnkorrekt]

Whenever I see people like Mr Buettner, I am overcome by the need to reread Evelyn Waugs "The Loved One", that friendly British examination of American customs concerning the finite nature of life.

[@LGAussie]

What’s it about?

[@lindasusanboyd]

Anyone who wants to live to 100 should consider how to keep this planet habitable for the next few decades.

[@debmnmn5054]

Vegan for 12 years - best decision I ever made..

[@marianamarinescu3866]

I wonder how those Blue Zones are faring now, in the Covid-19 era?! All my friends are scattered around the globe, so I have been ‘socially distant willy nilly ! The “reach out and touch someone” jingle works for me (and a jillion other people

[@kclarke2971]

I miss seeing my friends in person. hugging, shaking hands etc but I still am hopeful that that day will come again. They are still friends via e-mail and I settle for that. It will come again.

[@megmathisen5368]

Amazing interview, especially the end and where you live. ❤️

[@nycsugar6522]

Move to the zones, my family lives up to 110 -112 years we are from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 it's been this way with my ancestors for centuries that we know of

[@LGAussie]

Ava, my WW11 Veteran Dad who was General McArthurs right arm military police just passed at 103. Happy man. Very easy going. He went into the hospital for a minor surgery and the doctor who filled in gave him very strong doses of high blood pressure medication when he doesn’t take any medications!! I have taken such great care of him, but if u get someone who is careless in their profession, they can ruin everything!! I wish I had a great negligence lawyer in NY now!! She will get away with this and do to others if I don’t find one.

[@jamesmedina2062]

that's excellent. What is the zone? What do they eat or it doesn't matter?

[@nycsugar6522]

@@LGAussie that's very upsetting, I hope you find a good lawyer that will represent you. Many things can happen good or bad when we enter the hospital. Sorry you are going through this

[@nycsugar6522]

@@jamesmedina2062 the zones like the gentleman said in Greece 🇬🇷 my family eats squash, red kidney beans, pigeon beans, lot's of cilantro, garlic, onion, fish, chicken, beef, pork , avocado, tomatoes and root vegetables from time to time you find in the Caribbean

[@WoWCity]

My great grandma 106 and my great great great great super great grand grand to the power of 8 Adamos lived to almost a 1,000. Time to eat beans or frijoles.

[@hollitheexaltedempress6957]

I read Blue Zones and used that study in my Master's Degree thesis research. From this report, the question is do people here in america really want to be happy? My question for Mr. Buettner is why didn't he come to Illinois and include me in this study. I'm ready and directing my life to fulfill these very same initiatives, but I can't achieve my goals without help.

[@lizw2853]

Why not?

[@vvolfbelorven7084]

Beautiful!

[@b.robins7305]

I really enjoyed this video 🤎

[@pinfantino]

Just quit paying attention to money and eating processed food!

[@KikiAndJeffreyPearl]

Aries67 great advice! AND stop watching the news! It’s really simple.

[@squamish4244]

@dans h That's the point lol These self-help gurus...jesus. If it was that easy, we'd...well, we'd all be Jesus!

[@elizabethk3238]

Getting rid of negative people in your life.

[@nesq4104]

@@KikiAndJeffreyPearl im cutting news off for 2021

[@KikiAndJeffreyPearl]

@@nesq4104 It's Jeffrey, you will flourish! Congrats!

[@judyannlemay618]

Who wants to live to be 100?? Someone that just turned 99 ;]

[@adriennerutledge5745]

😂😂😂

[@wgg6188]

Dan looks amazingly good! This is a great lifestyle change!

[@mellewis4295]

That was one of the best interviews

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

Very cool. 😎

[@juliadiusz9625]

No, I don't want to. I've had a few almost 100 yo relatives in my family (no dementia etc.), but it's really sad actually.

[@elisabethashby5996]

Only a great grandfather and he wasn't very happy

[@markhedger6378]

And they all get out in the Sunlight

[@vegan4life532]

Making America a blessed place to live for all of our citizens.

[@zelenplav1701]

Without GMO's and Roundup?

[@bmacedwards1]

Duh...Healthy ecosystems= Net gain for all healthy individual organisms in the ecosystem. I am sorry this has to be explained in detail to my fellow Americans.

[@migrantologosmigrantologos9031]

You ate describing Cuba. The country with low % of diabetes and obesity. Social life -includes political participation- is part of life. Good advices.

[@the_neutral_container]

Nice! I was expecting another miracle cure but this seems rock-solid.

[@user-ds7ld4ph8v]

With all the respect. Don't forget that all the blue zones centuries are living in areas without pollution, fortified earth, hard agricultural work and primitive tools....so we can't compare ourselves to them. In order to improve our lifestyle we have to be happy, optimistic, to be all they and everyday active and to adopt whole food plant base diet. Do your best to communicate with people who you enjoy their company. Be grateful, Don't take things for granted. I am trying very much to live like this. It's not easy, but am trying to do my best. I am 73 years old and feel great!!! Wishing you all spectacular health🙏

[@jackflanagle6079]

No pollution, hard agricultural work, primitive tools etc. in Loma Linda, CA? Not likely sport.

[@janechambers9980]

Wow! I eat all these--and only these. . . .well, except a little peanut butter, dates, and ice cream!

[@lovely-mk4rt]

I love Blue Zone restaurants! We have many here on Hawai’i 🌺

[@annakatrina448]

Trying to replicate a lifestyle that contributes to longevity by distilling it to a diet plan is reductionist and careless. So many more factors contribute to the length, or shortening, of telomeres than simply eating a particular way, i.e. cutting out meat. Dan's M.O. has always been veganism, which the Ikarians were NOT. Some ate little meat, and those are the ones he pushes to the front of the line to bolster his arguments, but the reality, just as with the China Study, is that ancient cultures ate animal protein. PERIOD. There has never been a vegan culture anywhere on the planet that lived long enough, or sustained veganism long enough, to leave anthropological evidence of themselves. There are good reasons for this, as the deep wisdom of our ancestors knew.

[@exoticspeedefy7916]

There people eat a varried diet, meat and veg, no processed or fried foods, and tend to boil and stew their food. 100% home cooked meals no mc donalds or kfc and take out here

[@yosemite735]

There are more 90-year olds that DO NOT eat meat than they are 90-year olds that DO eat meat.

[@LisaMurphy]

@@yosemite735 That's entirely wrong.

[@john-ro4yb]

@@yosemite735 please cite your research source.

[@jamiecleeves7921]

Common sense is fabulous great video thanks UK

[@kimmoyers5683]

I agree with Michael Pollan. Eat real food. Should be no science behind real food. A tomato is a tomato. Lettuce is lettuce. If you can grow it, eat it. If it’s made in a plant, don’t eat it. Cook from scratch!

[@neliborba101]

Beans are versatile, go well with salmon, a salmon stew of white beans with onions is delicious. They say to live long a person has to be consistent with their diet, to eat the same foods for life, have a good relationship with family, and to know how to handle problems.

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

Yep.

[@cinthia9602]

Living in the countryside or in a village helps a lot too.

[@Driftless_Wanderer]

I’d be interested to know about pollution and environmental quality in the communities with longevity.

[@gkemp2887]

Loma Linda is blue zone, bad air quality and polution

[@MelissaThompson432]

The neck wrinkles are more attractive than the scarf.

[@suzanw9314]

Indeed the scarf looks ridiculous

[@camerontaylor7471]

Lmao!

[@TallyRocky]

I think it has something to do with the color blue (blue zone, get it?)

[@nesq4104]

Lol

[@petermorin442]

Melissa NEGATIVITY won't work Nor will MEANNESS I don't think he's hiding neck wrinkles He most probably is in a highly Air conditioned Television Studio And is KEEPING his body temperature at a comfortable level Just saying ... I'm a Professional Dancer and just turned 70 ... I look 45 or 50 ...I have Not one gray hair ... Naturally My Family DNA has longevity deeply Imbedded within our lifespans ... ESPECIALLY on the Maternal side BUT Having the DESIRE to live to 100 and BEYOND is Crucial I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and a " Healer " .... I plan on living way past 100 , BUT with a healthy and Youthful Body & Mind Start with POSITIVITY Deep Breathing Yoga Like Stretches Follow the Nutritional Advice and Guidelines of People who live A GOOD LIFE ( Well into their 100's ) I Traveled all around the GLOBE Touring with Le Groupe de Recherche Theatrale de L'Opera de Paris .... Dancing and Teaching all over EUROPE and Asia , The Middle East and Scandinavia I love what I do My Sabbatical Year in INDIA in 1993 and 1994 Was ; TRANSFORMATIONAL Both Spiritually and Physically It was there Receiving AYURVEDA TREATMENTS ( Especially in Massage Therapy Forms ) Led me to STUDY There !!! Upon Returning to the USA after 21 years Abroad I transitioned into Studying Both Eastern and Western Forms of Medecine Becoming Adept in Thai Yoga Bodywork Shiatsu Hot Stone Therapy ( AND it's Origins in The AMERICAN Indian Traditions ) Aromatherapy Massages Reflexology Combining these Different Types of Healing Techniques to form my Own Personal " Spiritual " Massage For those who Desire ... Good Luck Melissa

[@KH-jf8ps]

The food in those places have more nutrients than even organic in America. Also stress does not exist , even the little they have is difused and shared as a community. You cannot get it in America where people are so greedy and self centered that they cannot even wear masks to protect each other.

[@Mexicobeanpole]

You speak the truth.

[@freshencounter]

Generalizations are harmful. Many people want to live simpler. Many would prefer not to pay 1/2-2/3 income in rent alone. People here leave their home towns so they can support their families at home. It doesn’t mean there isn’t greed in the U.S. and there are Way more people in lower working class, and poor communities, created by the gov, who just want healthcare and quality education, than there are who control who gets access to wealth. And thank you for bringing that up. It’s called lateral oppression when working class people blame other working class people for the situation that they were All in (not enough resources to live easily). It’s one of the most powerful tools of the ruling classes. When we step back and look at the bigger picture, we can then begin to assess what we as working people need to do in order to create the experience that we want to have, which for many includes more time with family, access to healthcare, access to time off when sick, access to vacation time, not having to choose between cooking and buying gas for your car. Generalizations only cause harm! I appreciate your comment, it’s important to talk about this stuff. We can’t change it without it! Wishing you wellness, ease and abundance of all you need!! #ThereIsEnoughForEveryone!

[@gb4771]

I want to see first if he can reach 100. After I am going to follow his advices.

[@exoticspeedefy7916]

Diet is but one part of it. Genetics, lifestyle and predisposition are the rest. No one is ever guaranteed to live to 100 no matter how healthy your diet, but we can at least give it our best shot with propper nutrition and lifestyle

[@SweetWolfie]

Who can afford to live to be 100?

[@KH-jf8ps]

@@rentslave 🤣🤣🤣

[@toady7741]

"Poor" villagers in Costa Rica, Sardinia, Ikaria.

[@phatmantv]

Noone in the states, that's for damn sure.

[@SherryEllesson]

@@phatmantv Speak for yourself. Many people have worked hard, been prudent with their money, and chosen carefully where to live their later years.

[@phatmantv]

@@SherryEllesson You mean yte ppl. Well you should know things God has said about the last days. Look up the Nipa virus.

[@JO-mg6xc]

Better eating to enjoy life. Me and my pizza, my tiramisu, my pink juicy steak. And women, lots of women.... That's my formula. Better die happy than old

[@Eyesayah]

An appealing wellness opportunity has entered the market next to the existing sickness opportunities.

[@iguanapolo]

“You can live to be a hundred if you give up all the things that make you want to live to be a hundred.” ― Woody Allen

[@LGAussie]

LOLOLOL!! That’s funny Claudia!!

[@berryvwjnr6481]

I have young children who have loving relationships with but no close friends. I have healthy habits, veg, exercise etc. Opinions?

[@lorierhardt5551]

I believe it’s attitude you are what you believe so think young…I get told I look 10 years young…simplify, be joyful, hopeful, be kind generous, do not judge we are all one.

[@lindathurmer2858]

Well this guy has certainly raised hackles from scarf hating Americans. The man is just talking common sense though of course one diet doesn't fit all. He hasn't personally had to reach 100 years to be able to quote the findings of science and medical researchers with credibility. Moderation in all things plus eating heaps of fresh veggies and find an activity you love than involves social contact and physical movement. I'm nearly 70 and do Dance and Pilates classes a lot with friendly folk. Life is a wonderful journey that I look forward to continuing for a long while.

[@T-aka-T]

What's with the snide "scarf hater" thing? I have no idea what that is, but guess it might be about Dr Birxx! 😍 The US anti-vaxxer politics has nothing to do with the reliability or otherwise of random guys writing diet nonsense in books, as far as I can see (ie beyond stereotyping). Food for thought.

[@dimbulb23]

I can't do that scarf... I'll go sooner but unwrapped. Thank you.

[@warrenkeshishyan398]

All those green zone cities or countries have a universal health system, that’s one important thing for living a longer life

[@EmilyKnight413]

Blue zone. But yes.

[@ube4856]

In the blue zones they don't get sick like that or have chronic diseases because they're so healthy

[@joechiro]

Its light from sun too

[@Mike-le6ed]

i hear steve carroll when he talks.

[@aikaterineillt9876]

I agree with changing a subpar environment before resorting to changing your own behavior or core self (unless you are an a**), but what if my terrible environment is my literal face and body? Can’t exactly move out of my own skin..

[@b.robins7305]

Simplicity 🤎🙏🏾👏🏾

[@cinthia9602]

1:40, all are just above the equator.

[@birdlover7776]

Lots of sunshine

[@lam6572]

A living wage for workers would lower life shortening stress. Quality of life is impossible on slave wages.

[@Taking_Back_Thyme]

Does anyone ever consider how these people will financially care for themselves? By the time they are in their late 90’s-100’s, family who are left to care for them are in their late 60’s and up. It’s a physical and emotional hardship to care for elderly parents/family when you yourself are up in age. I speak from experience as my mother is 97 and I am caring for her. I have no life and my relationship with my husband is stressed because we have no privacy and can’t do anything as a couple outside of the house.

[@karenl7786]

Wow, interesting perspective. Sounds brutal but you do have a point. However, in cultures where people focus on being healthy in a holistic way, the caring of elders is both shared and not considered an onerous duty. Not to mention healthy people don't need constant care. Which I think is the point here.

[@Taking_Back_Thyme]

@@karenl7786 i know it sounds brutal but I don’t have help from my sister or any other family. I have heart problems and it’s just too much for me.

[@jeffsansone7576]

That's sad to hear you speak like tgat. Your parents cared for you? And as you age. As you are doing hopefully your family cares for you. Your viewpoint is exactly what's wrong with our society.

[@lorierhardt5551]

Adopt a pet they keep you young and are great companions

[@eschwarz1003]

what about Fruit?

[@ashleymarks6144]

Anyone else notice the similarity in latitudes?

[@patricialongo5746]

Yes, I wonder if Okinawa, Sardinia and cetera are among the sunniest places that aren't terribly hot.

[@pinkmoon831]

Whole food plant based all the way!

[@vincecallagher7636]

Lomb Linda, wow.

[@paulkern7229]

My Mom lived to 100. I think I'll pass. It didn't look like much fun.

[@skronked]

Nice scarf

[@sanjuansteve]

It is really amazing how few people ever even try to go vegetarian (or vegan) for a day, let alone a week, or let alone trying it enough to be able to compare for themselves any noticeable benefits they might have. For something so important for our health, as well as for empathy and for the environment, it's just amazing... Plant-based foods are the #RocketFuelOfFood. Three great reasons to #SwitchToVegan / Vegetarian: 1) Health 2) Empathy 3) Environment Reasons against: 1) Habit / tradition? 2) Apathy?

[@lawilder2059]

Dan is funded by the UN. This is all about controlling everyone

[@lorettagallagher]

A can of sardines and a 🍋can do wonders.

[@LGAussie]

Just live a great life as much as u can. Living to 100 doesn’t mean a great life. U want a life that is filled with quality as much as u can. Quality can be simple things, like having a loving cat. Or a vegetable garden. A swimming pool. But living long should not be the goal. Living a life that u enjoy is much more about happiness. Many old ppl are not happy cause they can’t enjoy the things they loved to do. They don’t get yo see enough ppl side all their friends r gone. So, just live a nice, enjoyable life of what u like and stop worrying about reaching 100, cause 100 may not be the quality u need. U will need 2 caregivers usually. One is not enough cause u beed exercise. U need the other one to stay up and watch you cause u might need help at night for incidentals. Many capable centenarians can help themselves, but they really shouldn’t be left alone.

[@RedCloudBeechWaveAhh]

All those Sardinians!

[@tigerhernia]

OK, calling husband to get a bag of peas on the way home.

[@PhilippeOrlando]

Yeah, make sure you soak them overnight to remove phytic acid

[@Grimenoughtomaketherobotcry]

Why not walk to the store yourself?

[@petermorin442]

Not PEAS ... Black Eyed Peas Lentils White Beans Black Beans All Legumes

[@susantunbridge4612]

@@PhilippeOrlando You don't have to do that. Eat them raw, best.

[@susantunbridge4612]

@@petermorin442 Green peas are really good for your health. google it

[@lspthrattan]

Did access to free or low-cost medical care get factored in there anywhere? Seems to me it might matter. Wonder if there's a correlation.....????

[@waltergodsoe5526]

but is what the advantage of living longer? I promise you it's not all it's cracked up to be. Nursing homes, walkers, diminishing senses , you get the picture.

[@nilstelle1065]

Fitness and a active life with good food of low fats, vitamins help with age,

[@carls.1000]

During his yearly physical, a man turns to his doctor and asks: "Doc, I don't drink, I don't smoke, I exercise, I am vegan and I have never cheated on my wife. Will I live to be 100?" The doctor looks up and says: "No but it will seem like it!"

[@jeanettehansen4852]

Ha ha ha

[@arifali6762]

How come the blue zone in Pakistan is not mentioned!?

[@winewoman224]

A diet of whole foods shared with your friends and family can go a long way towards happiness and avoid the health care system and the environment .

[@fishbone2921]

I clicked on this simply to comment. No. No I don't want to live to 100.

[@vtownpaddy517]

He has “Bad Hair!”--VTown Paddy Patrick

[@squamish4244]

I want to live to 200, screw this 100 shit XD

[@yolandaray6862]

Why stop at 200? Why not live FOREVER?

[@Driftless_Wanderer]

Not interested as the joints, bones and brain function declines. What’s wrong with 80-90 years in good health?