Men's Fitness South Africa

Forever fuel

Can you eat your way to a long life? People in a handful of regions across the globe apparently do. Author Dan Buettner identified seven so-called “blue zones” — places where residents often live past 100 — and analysed the factors that may explain it. Along with lifestyle, nutrition is key. So pick some favourites from each and start beating the odds!

IKARIA, GREECE

■ Called “the island where people

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