Eat wisely

The second principle is ‘eat wisely‘. Eating is a vital need for the body, and the amount of food needed depends largely on the energy expended in physical activities. However, as learned from the people living in a Blue Zone, it is advisable to stop eating when the stomach is 80% full.  Eating too much does not contribute to health and longevity. Even if the table prepared in the families of the elders is attractive and varied, none of the elders commit a sin by surfeit. In a Blue Zone, fruit and vegetables are locally produced and seasonally consumed, comprising a healthy diet that does not rely on the food industry, and which promotes trade and small local producers.