Movement/Exercise
Do residents in Blue Zones believe that having exercise in their every day lives is important?
What is Yes, they do believe that it's extremely important.
What does outlook on life mean?
What is general attitude toward life.
Do residents in Blue Zones consume a lot of sugar?
What is No, they consume sugar in a intentional way and avoid consuming any added sugars.
Do residents in Blue Zones believe having a good social connection with others is important?
What is Yes, they do believe this.
Do residents in Blue Zones believe that having a healthy and clean environment is important?
What is Yes, they do believe this.
Is Movement incorporated into people lives in Blue Zones?
What is Yes.
What is the overall outlook on life that residents in Blue Zones have?
What is having a reason for living/being.
Is meat typically part of people's diets in Blue Zones?
What is No, residents in Blue Zones tend to avoid eating meats but some do eat it from time to time.
Do Blue Zones have a strong sense of community?
What is Yes, they do.
Do residents in Blue Zones create habits to be able to maintain a clean environment?
What is Yes, they do.
What is one example of how people incorporate exercise into their lives in Blue Zones?
What is walking, gardening, or moving 20 minutes a day.
What is one specific outlook on life that residents in Blue Zones have?
What is having a positive attitude/outlook on life, having ways to shed stress and relax, or having/finding a purpose in life.
What is water and sometimes coffee, tea, and wine.
What is one way residents in Blue Zones connect with each other?
What is through religion, prioritizing relationships with loved ones overall, and doing community activities with each other.
Is there a lot of pollution in Blue Zones? Why?
No there isn't because of the way they live and the things that they promote.
What is another example of how people incorporate exercise into their daily lives in Blue Zones?
What is walking, gardening, or moving 20 minutes a day.
What is another specific outlook on life that residents in Blue Zones have?
What is having a positive attitude/outlook on life, having ways to shed stress and relax, or having/finding a purpose in life.
What type of diet do residents in Blue Zones have?
What is a plant based diet, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats.
What do residents in Blue Zones look for in their communities to be able to build meaningful relationships?
What is finding a good sense of belonging in communities which allows for residents to build meaningful relationships and support each other through life's challenges.
What is one way residents in Blue Zones promote having a clean environment?
What is walking a lot more than using cars, avoiding polluting, relying less on energy intense modern conveniences, and having a plant based diet.
What allows for people to have exercise incorporated into their daily lives in Blue Zones?
What is land/area, way of life or everyday routine.
What is the specific concept that residents in Blue Zones follow in terms of Outlook on life?
What is "Ikigai" meaning "a reason for being".
What is one rule that residents have in Blue Zones in terms of eating?
What is eating until you are 80% full or satisfied not until you are stuffed.
What is another thing that residents in Blue Zones seek out that is crucial for them?
What is finding the right tribe or social circle where they feel accepted, understood, and supported.
What is another way residents in Blue Zones promote having a clean environment?
What is walking a lot more than using cars, avoiding polluting, relying less on energy intense modern conveniences, and having a plant based diet.