Books by Dan Buettner

Dan Buettner is an explorer, an award-winning journalist, an American National Geographic Fellow and a New York Times bestselling author. He is best known as the discoverer and popularizer of the Blue Zones, the five areas in the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives. He has written about them extensively, most comprehensively in “The Blue Zones,” and in the book’s sequel, “The Blue Zones Solution.”

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The Blue Zones Solution

Dan Buettner

Based on exhaustive research and years of reports, “The Blue Zones Solution” reverse engineers a diet for better health and longevity from the diets of the world’s five longest-living communities. It then translates this diet into 10 food guidelines and further simplifies it into the “four always, four to avoid” rule of thumb.

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The Blue Zones

Dan Buettner

“The Blue Zones” throws light upon the secrets of longevity, stress coping mechanisms and how to live a healthy life. Drawing on years of research, author Dan Buettner introduces a detailed plan containing several steps that could eventually extend the lifespan of those practicing it. This book also goes in-depth on the benefits of physical activity, proper diet, and meditation.

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