Have you heard of the Blue Zones? Seems like a dream right--just follow their lifestyle and you too can live to be 100! It's not so simple, or straightforward.  In this episode, Erin Skinner and I talk about Blue Zones, and specifically the vegan/vegetarian diet that is pushed with this company, and why it's not all it's cracked up to be. I know you'll be surprised to learn exactly what was going on in the Blue Zone regions. But you may not be as surprised to hear Erin and I talking about the importance of protein.My clients know I ask them to eat protein at every meal. Erin also gives us 4 main pillars to begin improving your own nutrition. Key takeaways:What are Blue Zones and why are they important What nutrients are lacking in a vegan dietWhy veganism is a threat to your healthThe 4 pillars of a healthy eating planFree guide mentioned in intro:  Go-To Meal Guide--grab it HEREErin's Bio:Erin Skinner is a military veteran and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who helps her clients leverage the power of food to improve their wellness.Throughout her own health journey, Erin felt frustrated and neglected by the traditional medical community.  So, she transitioned to the world of integrative and functional nutrition. She has since helped thousands of patients experience the relief of finding the root cause of their illnesses, and resolving them with individual nutrition plans.  Seeing her patients’ success made Erin passionate about functional medicine. However, she was still frustrated by the lack of access and high cost.  As a result, she pursued her license to become an  Integrative and Functional Certified Nutritional Practitioner. Later, Erin co-created one of the nation’s first insurance-based functional medicine clinics, the Inspire Health Center. This clinic’s success proved to Erin that functional medicine can be accessed through insurance. Empowered Nutrition is, above all, a continuation of this vision: to make the next generation of healthcare accessible to all.Erin is also the creator of Lean for Life, a program that teaches you how to heal your metabolism so that you can have natural appetite and weight regulation.  Learn more: https://www.subkit.com/empowerednutritionDon't forget to SHARE this episode with a friend! Tag me and I'll send a little something special your way! Where to find Erin Skinner:Erin's websiteErin's instagram: @empowerednutrition.healthErin's YouTubeMore from Well with Lisa:Schedule a free session: wellwithlisa.as.meYour Go-To Meal Guide: grab it HEREInstagram:  @well_with_lisaSubscribe: podcast.wellwithlisa.com