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I’ve heard about The Blue Zone’s for a while, and I love reading about all the findings. It’s very interesting! One place to look for inspiration is the so-called Blue…

Fruits and Veggies Are Your Friend

Many might be quick to think when building a charcuterie board that it is just a meat and cheese game, but various fruits and veggies can add different textures and other complementary flavors. Plus, they can add fun pops of color, which is an added bonus

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I've heard about The Blue Zone's for a while, and I love reading about all the findings. It's very interesting!

One place to look for inspiration is the so-called Blue Zones, Bhatia says, which includes Italy, Greece and Japan. These are areas "where people can live to 100 or above and are vital and thriving," Bhatia says. A common denominator in these areas? People focus on eating diets rich in plant-based whole foods.

"Trying to get the right mix of nutrients in your daily diet can feel overwhelming, but no matter what age you are, nutrients do make a difference," Dr. Taz Bhatia, an integrative medicine physician and certified nutrition specialist, tells Yahoo Life. Eat the right balance of foods, Bhatia says, and you'll help yourself create a happier and healthier lifestyle.

Eggs

Eggshells

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Olive Oil

Oil

Avocados

Avocado Day

Sweet Potatoes

sweet potatoes

29% need those carbs!

Kale

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Pomegranates

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