Red meat is consumed less frequently and in small amounts in most blue zone areas. In the classic Sardinian diet, for example, meat is usually reserved for Sundays and special occasions.

Interestingly Dan also picked up another part of the Sardinian diet that could be vital to their health, as he said: "Sardinians also traditionally eat pecorino cheese made from grass-fed sheep ...

So, if you can't drop everything and relocate to a parallel universe with Sardinian hills and an abundance of fresh produce, here are some useful diet tips that you can incorporate into your meals ...

While the over-consumption of alcohol has long since been noted by medical experts for it's contribution to a number of health conditions, Dan suggested that drinking one or two glasses of red wine ...

Meat appears in the Sardinian diet approximately five times monthly, typically during celebrations or special gatherings rather than as daily fare. The Seventh-day Adventist community in Loma ...

"This, of course, is because of many factors, but one in particular is the diet." Francesco attributed the health benefits of the Sardinian diet to the consumption of fresh, seasonal produce.

Eat like a Sardinian and try this minestrone with parsley pesto recipe. Diet: Okinawans who live long, happy lives enjoy a plant-based diet, lots of soy (tofu, miso) and eat small amounts of meat ...