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November 2021

The Blue Zones Challenge: A 4-week Plan for a Longer, Better Life

Dan Buettner is an American National Geographic Fellow and a New York Times bestselling author. As an explorer, educator, author, producer, storyteller, and public speaker Dan co-produced an Emmy Award winning documentary. It is thanks to Dan Buettner and a team of colleagues that the Blue Zones were discovered and documented. In the span of about eight years research was conducted that resulted in five pockets around the world being exhibited for their outstanding longevity.

November 4, 2021

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July 2021

Want to make some tortillas?

Hundreds of years ago purple corn (pujagua corn) was believed sacred by the ancient Incan civilizations. It was valued for its use as a natural colorant for food and drinks. However, today’s market has turned its back on this beautiful and healthy ingredient.

July 9, 2021

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May 2021

Maya Nut: Traditional Mayan Superfood and Coffee Alternative You Need to Know About

The Maya nut has a variety of indigenous names. In Costa Rica, they call it ojoche, but it’s also referred to as ramon, breadnut, ojite, ojushte, ujushte, and capomo. Scientifically the Maya nut is not actually a nut, but a drupe, which is any fruit consisting of an outer skin, a pulpy middle layer, and a woody innershell enclosing a single seed.

May 28, 2021

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The world of honey is wonderful!

There are several factors that affect honey’s color and flavor; however, the main factor is the collection of nectar from bees, they visit around 50 to 100 different flowers on each one of their trips. The honey process is extremely interesting and it’s an excellent example of good teamwork. The bees go through 4 crucial steps until they reach the decadent syrup. Step 1. The worker bees collect nectar. When the working bees finally find the nectar they want, they use their...

May 21, 2021

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April 2021

Welcome to the Blue Zones Life

Four weeks to a better, happier, and less-stressed life. Rooted in our groundbreaking research of the healthiest, longest-lived people on earth, the Blue Zones® Life Challenge is four weeks toward a better you. This is not an elimination diet. This is not a fitness plan. This is a new way to look at your health that will change your life for the better in nearly every way. Instead of focusing on behavior change and habit formation, we'll help you improve the...

April 15, 2021

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7 Easy-To-Grow Plants for Beginning Gardeners

By Francesca Singer, landscape architect and organic farmer Instead of searching for the fountain of youth, maybe Ponce de León should have spent his time looking for the garden of youth. Research shows people who dig gardening live longer, healthier lives. Studies show a session spent digging in a flower bed is as uplifting as structured exercise. Soil microbes contain antidepressant properties and a healthy dose of vitamin D improves your mood. But successful gardening requires a certain level of skill. A...

April 15, 2021

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The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution is a Guide to Preventing and Reversing Mental Decline

Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai are arguably the best Alzheimer’s researchers in America. Instead of looking for a cure, which is a long way off and doesn’t really solve the problem of chronic disease in our country, they have developed a plan that will really work to help prevent up to 90 percent of all dementia cases.

April 15, 2021

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Rewilding: How Cities Are Prioritizing Green Space for Better Well-Being

The idea of grizzly bears prowling sidewalks in Chicago may not appeal to the average citizen (or indeed the animals themselves). However, recent years have seen numerous projects seeking to use aspects of rewilding to help nature claw back some of the urban environment.

April 15, 2021

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August 2020

Get to know our Morning Brews

August 13, 2020

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July 2020

Healthy Blue Pancakes

Servings: 4 or more depending on the size you like. Time: 10 minutes or less Ingredients: 2 scoops of Healthy Blue 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 2 tablespoons (or more) of almond milk or any milk of your liking. 2 ripe bananas 1 tablespoon of chia seeds 2 eggs A dash of cinnamon and nutmeg (if you like) Ghee, butter, or oil (for cooking) For this recipe all you need is a bowl and a fork. Smash the two bananas, mix with the eggs and vanilla. Add the chia seeds, cinnamon...

July 3, 2020

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