![]() If we look at the calorie ranges Americans are eating vs the recommended ranges, if we reduce the consumption rates by 20-30% they would fall into the recommended range. Okinawans suffer 80% less cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. The excess intake of calories by Americans leads to extra weight gain and the weight gain translates to a plethora of ailments that the Okinawans suffer from at a far lower rate than their American counterparts. However American women on average consume 1750-1900 calories per day and American men consume 2500-2700 calories per day. According to Mayo Clinic, middle aged moderately active women only need 1500-1700 calories and men of the same category only need 1900-2150 calories per day. Hara Hachi Bu is the Confucian practice of eating until you are 80% full. In this blog, we will be focusing on another healthy practice of the Okinawan people. All of these blue zones have commonalities: close family ties, religion, active lifestyles, and they eat a healthy, mainly vegan diet. The blue zones are Okinawa, Loma Linda, Sardinia, Ikaria, and Nicoya. ![]() Ever heard of Blue Zones? If you’ve read any of our CEO note newsletters, then you probably have! If you haven’t, these are the 5 areas in the world where a large number of the population reaches into 100 years of age. ![]()
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