The Adventist community in Loma Linda is vegetarian/vegan with exceptional longevity.

I adopted the Okinawan hara hachi bu - eat until 80% full. Helps with portion control.

Blue Zones (Okinawa, Sardinia, Ikaria, Nicoya, Loma Linda) have highest centenarian rates. Common factors: 95% plant-based diet, daily movement, strong social connections, purpose, stress reduction. Diet is predominantly beans, greens, whole grains.

It's not just diet - social connection and purpose are equally important!