{"product_id":"live-longer-live-better-lessons-for-longevity-from-the-worlds-healthiest-zones-9780785842002","title":"Live Longer, Live Better: Lessons for Longevity from the World's Healthiest Zones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how the five cultures with the longest-living people eat and live, then enjoy 50 healthy recipes inspired by those locations--and perhaps live longer yourself.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen researchers identified a region in Sardinia as having the highest concentration of male centenarians, they later zeroed in on \u003cb\u003evillages around the world with the highest longevity: \u003c\/b\u003e Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California, among the Seventh-Day Adventists. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLive Longer, Live Better\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003enutritionist and chef\u003c\/b\u003e Melissa Petitto, RD, looks at the food and lifestyle choices of the people in these regions and presents her findings in an easily digestible format. The first part of the book \u003cb\u003edescribes these areas of the world\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ewhat they have in common\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ehow their residents excel at living a healthy lifestyle that can lead to exceptional longevity\u003c\/b\u003e. Similar characteristics of these communities include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHappiness and emotional wellness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily and community connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural-movement physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second part of the book provides \u003cb\u003e50 original, healthy recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewith spectacular photography \u003c\/b\u003ethat reflect each of the locations, focusing on plant-based meals, as well as a\u003cb\u003e typical day-in-the-life of a resident\u003c\/b\u003e. Guidelines for this type of eating include reducing consumption of meat and dairy (but not altogether), cutting back on eggs and fish, slashing sugar, and increasing consumption of nuts, water, beans, and whole foods.\u003cb\u003e The recipes offer ideas for rounding out meals\u003c\/b\u003e so you can \u003cb\u003eeat this way wherever you are\u003c\/b\u003e. Some recipes include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOkinawa: \u003c\/b\u003eBitter Melon and Tofu Stir Fry; Okinawan Milk Tea; and Kokuto, Banana, and Dark Chocolate Muffins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSardinia: \u003c\/b\u003e Sardinian Herb, Fennel, and Bean Soup; Fregola with Wild Mushrooms; and Sardinian Artichokes with Lemon and Pecorino \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLoma Linda: \u003c\/b\u003eCalifornia Veggie Bowl with Tahini Dressing; Quinoa and Spinach Stuffed Peppers with Cashew Cream; and No Bake Oatmeal Raisin Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIkaria: \u003c\/b\u003e Warm Figs with Honey and Pistachio Drizzle; Ikarian Ratatouille; and Cornmeal Pie with Dried Fruit and Olive Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNicoya: \u003c\/b\u003eTomato Rice with Grilled Avocado and Lime; Potato, Sweet Pepper, Corn, and Tomato Hash; and Chan Seed Pineapple Aqua Fresca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause there's \u003cb\u003eno counting calories or nutrient grams\u003c\/b\u003e, eating this way doesn't have to be complicated. So what are you waiting for? There's no time like now to start living better longer!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover today's top trending health and wellness topics with the \u003cb\u003eEveryday Wellbeing series\u003c\/b\u003e from Chartwell Books. From smart eating habits to personal growth advice, these engaging lifestyle guides give you the expert tips and life hacks you need to help you make good choices while practicing mindfulness and self-love. Whether you want to explore cooking with new ingredients like adaptogens and CBD, or make it a priority to incorporate self-care into your daily routine, these brightly colored take-along handbooks have the tools you need to succeed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOther books in the series include: \u003ci\u003eMacro Cooking Made Simple, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCBD Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCelery Juice Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eComplete Guide to Self Care\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePlant-Based Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQuick and Easy Air Fryer Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAir Fryer Instant Pot Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFabulous Food Boards!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eComplete Guide to Anti-Inflammatory Foods\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eComplete Guide to Sleep Care\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAdaptogens\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelissa Petitto, RD\u003c\/b\u003e, was raised around an eclectic collection of food in Birmingham, Alabama. 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In recent years, she has traveled to teach cooking classes and works at the Hilton Head Health Institute, a premier weight-loss spa, where she lectures, presents food demonstrations, and consults with individual clients in attendance in addition to traveling to York, Maine, to teach classes at the well-known Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetitto is the author of \u003ci\u003eAcai Super Berry Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAn Apple A Day\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e30 Minute Paleo Meals\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe CBD Handbook, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eRed Hot Sriracha. \u003c\/i\u003eShe collaborated with Hilaria Baldwin on \u003ci\u003eThe Living Clearly Method\u003c\/i\u003e. 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