356: Non-negotiables for longevity | Dan Buettner
Dan Buettner: “20% of how long we live is dictated by our genes. The other 80% is lifestyle or environment.” Buettner, a longevity expert and founder of Blue Zones, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss his underrated tips for living a longer life, plus: - How prayer can actually help you live longer & healthier (14:31) - How your friendships add years to your life (19:15) - Why sourdough is a true longevity food (21:21) - The best type of coffee for longevity (23:13) - How to gamify healthy eating (25:30) Referenced in the episode: - Buettner's book, The Blue Zones Challenge. - mbg Podcast episode #298, #157 & #34, with Buettner. - Danish twin study on longevity. - Research by Walter Willett, M.D., associating a plant-based diet with living longer. - Buettner's previous book, The Blue Zones Kitchen. - Follow Buettner on Instagram. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices