Evidence-Based Nutrition Knowledge

After visiting Sardinia on a recent trip to Europe, my interest in the Blue Zones peaked. I started seeing the same patterns everywhere. Researchers would call these core principles the 'Power 9'.

Sardinia is just one of the five known Blue Zones around the world, identified for a unique make up that allows inhabitants to live exceptionally long, healthy lives. Other such regions include Okinawa in Japan, Ikaria in Greece, Nicoya in Costa Rica and Loma Linda in California. Their customs and habits are steeped in history and culture, a result of their environments, and although spread far across the map, the study of these distinct areas has brought to light noticeable