News India Live, Digital Desk: Diet Plan: We all dream of a long, healthy and happy life. But do you know that there are some places in the world where this dream is a reality? These places ‘Blue Zones’ It is said. People here not only live long life (100 years or more), but they remain active, healthy and happy till their last breath.

So what is the secret of their long and healthy life? Any magical medicine? No. Their secret is hidden in their plain and simple life, and above, in their plate.

What is the secret of ‘Blue Zone’ plate?

Nutritionists and experts have done research on the food of these people for years and have discovered some very interesting and simple rules that we and you can also adopt.

1. Your plate should be a garden
The food of the blue zone people comes from about 95% of the plants. Their plate has green leafy vegetables, seasonal fruits, whole grains and various types of pulses and beans. They rely on the real food from nature, not on food with packets.

2. Beans and pulses are superheroes
If there is a ‘hero’ of blue zone diet, then it is beans, pulses and legumes. Rajma, Chole, Lobia, Kali Dal – All these things are the treasure of fiber and protein. She keeps the stomach full, gives strength to the body and keeps diseases away. They definitely eat at least half a cup of beans every day.

3. Meat not everyday, just on special occasions
People here use non-vegetarian food as ‘medicine’, not like ‘lentils and rice’. They eat meat only 5 times a month, and that too in very small amounts. Their main protein comes from plants.

4. A handful of nuts, daily
Daewes like almonds, walnuts are important part of their diet. Eating a handful of dry fruits daily provides good fats, protein and fiber, which are very beneficial for heart health.

5. Other ‘spices’ of life are also important
People of Blue Zone know that health is not made just by eating. They walk every day on foot, spend time with their family and friends, and have a purpose of their lives. All these things together make their life long and happy.

This diet teaches us that the path of long and healthy life passes through a difficult science lab, but through the kitchen of our grandmother and nature.

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