10 Scientific Benefits Of The Blue Zones Diet

They’re mindful of how they feel and eat until they are about 80 percent full.Their diets are 95 to 100 percent plant-based, and include plenty of beans and nuts along with fruits and vegetables.They follow a diet that composed of approximately 65 percent carbohydrates, 20 percent fats, and 15 percent proteins

“These are the key building blocks in our bodies,” says Samantha Cassetty, a registered dietitian in New York City and a coauthor of Sugar Shock. “With plant-based foods, you’re giving your body all the raw material it needs to function optimally.” Some research has found that people who adopt diets similar to those followed by people who live in the blue zones may reap similar benefits. Here are 10 science-backed ways the blue zones diet could improve your health.