On Purpose with Jay Shetty Dan Buettner and Ben Leedle: ON How to Design Your Life to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier
Aug 5, 2019
Dan Buettner, a National Geographic fellow and Blue Zones co-founder, and Ben Leedle, a transformative business leader, share insights on fostering a healthier, longer life. They discuss the secretive lifestyles and diets of Blue Zones, emphasizing plant-based eating and natural movement over gym culture. The duo highlights the importance of community and purpose in well-being, and how urban design can encourage daily activity. They also introduce ways to cultivate health through connection, family traditions, and supportive environments—living proof that small changes can yield lasting benefits.
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Blue Zone Diet Composition
- Dan Buettner's research reveals that Blue Zone diets consist primarily of plant-based foods.
- They consume meat sparingly, only about five times per month, and avoid cow's dairy.
Okinawan Eating Habits
- In Okinawa, the term Hara hachi bu encourages mindful eating and stopping at 80% fullness.
- They also use smaller plates and avoid large serving bowls to manage portions.
Smaller Plates Trick
- Use smaller, 10-inch plates to reduce calorie consumption by 20-25%.
- This simple visual cue tricks your brain into perceiving a smaller portion as larger.
