There has been a fair amount of research done on these Blue Zones in recent years, and this podcast episode interviews one of the foremost researchers of the world's Blue Zones - Dan Buettner.
Dan is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author. His most recent book, Blue Zones American Kitchen, "uncovers the traditional roots of plant-forward cuisine in the United States."
While there is only one Blue Zone in the U.S., there are some hidden traditions that cooks around America have passed from generation to generation that we can embrace to create our own Blue Zone right at home.
Check it out below!