The Blue Zones Diet and Lifestyle for Health & Longevity

Blue Zones are regions where people live significantly longer and healthier lives, often reaching the age of 100 or higher. Identified through extensive research, these regions provide valuable insights into lifestyle choices that contribute to longevity.

Explore the world of the Blue Zones Diet and Lifestyle, where a focus on plant-based nutrition, regular exercise, social connections, and a zest for life combine to promote longevity.

Discover the basics of a healthy diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts while limiting processed foods and added sugars. This approach supports overall health, weight management, and heart health, reduces inflammation and chronic disease risk, and boosts cognitive function.

Topics include:
• Key Principles of the Blue Zones Approach
• Nutrition/Nourishment – The Plant-Based, Nutrient-Dense Diet
• Healthy Cooking and Meal Planning Techniques
• Incorporating Regular Physical Activity and Movement into Daily Living
• The Importance and Role of Cultivating Meaningful Relationships and a Sense of Purpose
• Nurturing Strong Community and Relational Ties
• Pursuing Passion in Life

Gain valuable insights, motivational knowledge, and planning tools to help you embark on your journey toward optimal health and longevity by adopting Blue Zones diet and lifestyle practices.

Understanding the basics will help motivate and ground you in a successful approach with observable benefits and gains.
Learn practical ways to help you translate the secrets of these extraordinary communities into achievable and sustainable steps you can incorporate into your own life.

By understanding and implementing the key principles that define Blue Zone living, you can embark on a transformative journey towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.

This workshop is being offered by Kimberly Reckert, Public Relations and Marketing Strategy Manager for Perfect Care Match. Kimberly holds a B.S. in psychology. Her previous roles include 12 years of experience working in community health improvement within complex healthcare systems, addressing social determinants of health among vulnerable populations with a focus on chronic disease prevention. This included engaging with clinical providers, public health officials, and community agencies to develop, implement, and provide program support for community/clinical linkage interventions addressing barriers to access to care, chronic disease prevention, food and nutrition, and healthy housing. This included working with a multidisciplinary team to develop a nutrition prescription/food pharmacy pilot program to improve health outcomes for cancer patients for expansion at the system level. She served as an active member of local Food Policy Councils and the Massachusetts Food is Medicine statewide planning and advocacy Steering Committee, including providing policy and legislative testimony at the local, state, and federal levels. She additionally managed training programs and supervised Community Health Workers engaged in home-visiting interventions.

Join us for this informative session, revive your enthusiasm for life, and begin your journey towards a healthier, more gratifying life.

Join our monthly workshops, where you can find support, insight, and a fresh perspective. To RSVP, please email info@professionalcarematch.com or call us at (833) PCMATCH / (833) 726-2824.Monthly workshops are held virtually on most Tuesdays at varying times. Check listings here and on Eventbrite for specific times and to register.