Blue Zones Cooking Course
Course Overview
What if I told you there is another American diet? One that could actually increase your life expectancy by up to 10 years and in some cases reverse disease? In this course, we are exploring what the people in the Blue Zones actually ate and are unlocking the secrets of their cooking techniques and flavor combinations that get them to live longer and healthier lives. Join us on the Blue Zones cooking journey with lots of new material and updates to the original Blue Zones.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course you'll be able to:
- Learn to cook for longevity
- Understand the Blue Zones way of life through food
- Explore the communities of the Blue Zones with rich text and updated videos from Dan Buettner
- Share examples of your cooking with our chefs and fellow students
Course Syllabus
Unit 1: Introduction to the Blue Zones
Welcome to the Blue Zones Cooking course curated from the communities that have the healthiest, longest-living people on the planet! You will learn to cook using their recipes and our chefs will guide you through the process.
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Lesson 1
Introduction to Blue Zones Cooking Course
Welcome to the Blue Zones Cooking course curated from the communities that have the healthiest, longest-living people on the planet! You will learn to cook using their recipes and our chefs will guide you through the process.
Unit 2: Setting Up Your Blue Zones Kitchen
Learn to set up your kitchen for success beyond just cooking. These essential steps will guide you in keeping to your lifestyle while eating delicious meals.
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Lesson 1
Introduction to Kitchen Space
Unit 3: Sardinia, Italy
Explore the Sardinian region and its rich culture of people and the main staple dishes like minestrone from many family recipes.
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Lesson 1
Introduction to Sardinia
Lesson 2
Food of Sardinia
Unit 4: Okinawa, Japan
Home to the longest-living women on the planet, Okinawa foods are full of flavor and richness that can be made in mere minutes.
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Lesson 1
Introduction to Okinawa
Lesson 2
Food of Okinawa
Unit 5: Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
One of the best breakfasts can be found in Costa Rica and their emphasis on beans helps keep these community members healthy, regular, and living longer.
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Lesson 1
Introduction to Nicoya
Lesson 2
Food of Nicoya
Unit 6: Ikaria, Greece
Full of strong personalities and strong flavors, this island region Blue Zone is home to fantastic foraged herbs and sourdough bread that make the mouth water.
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Lesson 1
Introduction to Ikaria
Lesson 2
Food of Ikaria
Unit 7: Loma Linda, California
The first American Blue Zones revolves around the seventh-day adventist community and their emphasis on plant-based cooking. Here you will find many American-style foods perfected over the years that hit many comfort foods for transitioning to a new lifestyle.
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Lesson 1
Introduction to Loma Linda
Lesson 2
Food of Loma Linda
Unit 8: American Kitchen
Exploring the American Kitchen was a big priority for Dan during the pandemic and he traversed the United States to find cultures that ate in the same style as the original Blue Zones. He found it in a diverse set of Americans and looked for some of the leading plant-based chefs across the country to bring the best options to your table.
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Lesson 1
Introduction to North America
Lesson 2
Indigenous American
Lesson 3
African American
Lesson 4
Latin American
Lesson 5
Asian American
Lesson 6
Regional and Contemporary American
Lesson 7
Share and Reflect
Unit 9: Making Your Own Blue Zones Family & Community
After learning how to cook dishes from around the world, it is time to cook for your own community using what you have learned and take the concepts to a new level that works for you.
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Lesson 1
Reflecting on Your Journey and Next Steps
Practice Recipes
A few of the practice recipes you'll learn in this course.
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