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Blue Zones Cooking Course

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

Introduction to the Blue Zones

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.

Setting Up Your Blue Zones Kitchen

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

Sardinia, Italy

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

Okinawa, Japan

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

Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

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

Ikaria, Greece

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

Loma Linda, California

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

American Kitchen

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

Making Your Own Blue Zones Family & Community

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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