My guest for my 980th episode is National Geographic Fellow and Explorer, New York Times bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning Journalist and Producer and a Guinness World Record Holder Dan Buettner.

Dan is also the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Blue Zones which offers science-backed programs and lifestyle management tools to help people live longer, better. Along with this, they have Blue Zones Projects that are well-being initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities by focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. Reportedly, their programs have improved the health of more than 5 million Americans to date.

Dan now works in partnership with municipal governments, large employers, and health insurance companies to implement his projects in communities, workplaces, and universities. And being a bestselling author, he also uses this platform to reach audience for his mission. In fact, he will be releasing another good book to read entitled The Blue Zones American Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 on December 6.  You may click here to pre-order his book.

In this book, Dan uncovers the traditional roots of plant-forward cuisine in the United States. Following the acumen of heritage cooks who have passed their recipes from generation to generation, Dan uncovers the regions and cultures that have shaped America’s healthiest food landscapes.

If you’re interested and want to know more about Dan and his amazing works, you may click here to visit his website.

I hope you enjoy my engaging interview with Dan Buettner.  Happy Listening!

THE BOOK

In Blue Zones American Kitchen, Buettner uncovers the traditional roots of plant-forward cuisine in the United States. Following the acumen of heritage cooks who have passed their recipes from generation to generation, Buettner uncovers the regions and cultures that have shaped America’s healthiest food landscapes, from Hmong elders living in Minnesota to Quakers in New England. Along the way, he illuminates both traditional and revolutionary ideas in vegetarian food with recipes from chefs like James Beard Award–winner James Wayman, “the Gullah chef” Bill Green, and “the Cod Chef” Dave Smoke-McCluskey.

THE AUTHOR

Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and
producer, and New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world – dubbed blue zones hotspots – where people live the longest, healthiest lives. His articles about these places in The New York Times Magazine and National Geographic are two of the most popular for both publications. 

Buettner now works in partnership with municipal governments, large employers, and health insurance companies to implement Blue Zones Projects in communities, workplaces, and universities. Blue Zones Projects are well-being initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities by focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. The program has dramatically improved the health of more than 5 million Americans to date.