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Most of us would probably love tolive a long, healthy life.
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But the real question is, how can we do that?
Wake up early and reflect.
Take a few minutes when you first wake up to reflect on this.
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This could be journaling, meditating, or some light yoga.
Eat a nutrient-dense breakfast.
And yes, the Blue Zones drink coffee!
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6 Breakfasts Enjoyed By The Longest-Living People in The World
Take a mid-morning break.
Don’t hesitate to take a mid-morning break, even on a busy day.
Eat lunch with a friend.
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Now it’s time to enjoy some lunch.
Wind down.
The oldest living people have no problem finishing up their work day with plenty of time to decompress.
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Enjoy a light dinner.
Enjoy your last food of the day with a smaller meal, and try eating earlier in the evening.
This gives your body time to digest your food before you head to bed.
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The Okinawans have been practicing something called the80/20 rulefor centuries.
End your day with intention.
Now, it’s time to wind down and end your day with intention.
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