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This is an archive article published on September 14, 2023
Here are 4 morning habits of the longest living people in the world
Author and explorer Dan Buettner, who initiated research on longevity hotspots, has made it his mission to reveal the specific lifestyle practices followed by residents of these areas that contribute to their exceptional health.
These morning habits might transform your life. (Source: Unsplash)
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Here are 4 morning habits of the longest living people in the world
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We often talk about the morning habits of successful people, but you’d be negligent if you didn’t at least take a look at how people from the Blue Zones (Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; and Nicoya, Costa Rica) start their days. In these places, individuals commonly live up to 100 years old, according to research.
Author and explorer Dan Buettner, who initiated research on longevity hotspots, has made it his mission to reveal the specific lifestyle practices followed by residents of these areas that contribute to their exceptional health.
The sharing of knowledge is intended to assist others in living longer lives, such as following a low-protein diet to the significance of community and connection. A couple of these routines can be followed in the morning, right after waking up, to get the day going.
Tea is another common beverage in the Blue Zones, so try replacing your morning coffee with a cup of tea. (Source: Unsplash)
Discover your ‘ikigai’
What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? One of the practices followed by the inhabitants of at least one of the Blue Zones is finding whatever motivates you and wholeheartedly embracing it. The Japanese idea of ikigai is about finding your soul’s passion and living a purposeful life.
Never skip a nutritious breakfast
Unsurprisingly, maintaining a good diet is crucial to living up to 100 years old. Buettner’s investigation led him to a 105-year-old woman who lived in Loma Linda, who swears by a big cup of slow-cooked oats to start her day. It’s a really simple breakfast to prepare because it’s topped with healthy walnuts, dates that are high in fibre, and a splash of soy milk, which is high in protein. According to Buettner, she follows each bowl with a “prune juice shooter” to help start things going and lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
Embrace a cup of morning coffee
The inhabitants of each of the five Blue Zones enjoy their morning brew, according to Buettner.
Embrace a cup of morning coffee (Source: Getty Images/ Thinkstock)
That’s not to say you should fill your cup to the brim with sweet cream lattes or six packets of sugar. Instead, choose a plant-based milk substitute and natural sweetener, like Stevia, along with a splash of milk in your coffee.
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Tea is another common beverage in the Blue Zones, so try replacing your morning coffee with a cup of tea.
Be kind to the first person you encounter
Buettner begins each morning by literally complimenting people while also consuming a nutritious meal (rich in fruits and whole grains) and engaging in 20 minutes of exercise (often yoga or a bike ride to work).
He once told a journalist, “Say something nice to the first person we meet,” according to the lifestyle publication Well And Good. “A Harvard study shows that behaviours are contagious so if you do it to your neighbour, it’s likely to come back to you.”
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