Blue Zones (Green Region) is the term only 5 regions in the world with the longest and healthy population: Ikaria, Greece;Loma Linda, USA;Sardinia, Italy;Okinawa, Japan and Nicoya, Costa Rica.

After the research, survey, journalists, experts on the life of Dan Buettner discovered 3 habits in the morning helping the population of these areas extend the life of up to hundreds of years.It is worth noting that they do not have the habit of exercising in the morning.

Find your 'ikigai'

In Japanese, Iki means living, thorns means the reason and the word Ikigai means "the reason to live".

This way of life is often popular in Okinawa, a southern island group of Japan.This place is known as "the land of immortal people" because there are people with the highest life expectancy and the highest hundred -year -old survival rate in the world.Okinawa residents are one of the most living and happiest communities in the world.

In a 2008 study by Tohoku University, the researchers analyzed data from more than 50,000 participants (aged 40 to 79) and found that people with Ikigai in their lives were at risk of heart disease.The circuit and mortality rate are lower.In other words, 95% of the respondents have Ikigai still alive after 7 years from the initial survey compared to 83% of people without.

It is impossible to say whether Ikigai will ensure longevity in life through this single research or not, but the findings show that the sense of the purpose of life can encourage a person to build a happy and phong life.Phu.

"In the US, we divide the lives of adults in two parts: work life, and retirement life. However, Okinawa does not even have the concept of retirement.Ikigai, basically means the reason why you wake up every morning, "Buetttner said.

Buetttner cited Ikigai of some Okinawa: "For a 101 -year -old fisherman, it is fishing for his family 3 times a week.Her love (which she said was like stepping into heaven).

Combined with each other, these simple life values ​​show us what creates the nature of Ikigai is the sense of purpose, meaning and motivation in life.

Do not forget healthy breakfast

Using a healthy breakfast is the habit of people who live long.Dan Buettner shared the secret to the life of a 105 -year -old woman (Loma Linda, California) is the start of the day with a bowl of oats.She often serves with rubbing, walnuts and a little protein -rich soy milk.After that meal, she drank another cup of juice.

Each green area has a different diet.But all follow the principle of calorie concentration during breakfast.They focus on balancing nutrients from vegetables, fruits, beans, seeds, healthy fats and whole grains.

Like Nicoya people in Costa Rica often use dishes containing beans rich in protein and fiber.In Okinawa, Japan, breakfast often includes miso soup, rice and at least one food containing protein (eggs, salmon, tofu ...), carbohydrates (toast, porridge) and milk.

The Ikarians and the Sardinians often consider breakfast as one in the day.Ikaria's nutrition follows the Mediterranean diet.They prefer fruits, vegetables, whole grains and limit meat, processed foods ...

In Sardinia, meat is an important ingredient in meals with specialties such as lamb and beef.For people in Loma Linda, breakfast can be anything from porridge to tofu and avoid using animal products.

Enjoy a cup of coffee

Monitoring the habits of people in the life area, Dan Buettner discovered that they often drink coffee in the morning.Even many people use 2-3 cups of coffee in a day.However, experts emphasize that if you study this habit, you need to make sure you use black coffee or just add a little milk or 1 teaspoon of sugar.

According to the American Heart Association, daily coffee consumption is related to reducing the risk of early death due to all causes.A study based on the habit analysis of nearly 450,000 people in the European Preventive Cardiology Magazine shows that drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day is associated with increased life expectancy and reducing the risk of heart disease.circuit.

Although coffee offers some health benefits, make sure to use just enough.Because caffeine in coffee is in danger of causing some side effects such as fast heartbeat, hangover, discomfort, bloating, indigestion.

 (According to Times of India)