Editor’s note: This column is part of an ongoing series, “The 30 Different Plants Per Week Challenge, Retail Edition.”
What if the secret to living to 100 isn’t a magic pill but rather the environment around you?
That is the core philosophy behind Blue Zones — regions of the world where people live measurably longer, healthier and happier lives, often reaching age 100 at extraordinary rates. Research shows that longevity in these areas is driven by environments that naturally nudge people into healthier behaviors. The Blue Zones Project takes these global secrets to longevity and applies them to local communities, working with schools, restaurants, workplaces and grocery stores to make healthy choices the easiest choices for residents…