Heart Disease Statistics Characteristics of Blue Zone Residents 1. They move naturally – finding ways to move more rather than using vehicular transport 2. Waking up with a purpose – they know what their purpose is each day 3. Lessened stress – they work out a variety of routines to de-stress or avoid it altogether 4. 80 percent Rule – they stop eating when their stomach is 80 percent full, rather than 100 percent (or more!) Legume and bean-based diets, modest meat consumption 5. Drink alcohol moderately – and regularly (effect of alcohol however is still disputed by some, see chapter 2) 6. They find a place to belong – all but five of the 263 centenarians interviewed belonged to some faith-based community 7. Family first – before all other concerns, they value family 8. They source the right tribe – attend social circles that supported healthy behaviors
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