What's the secret to Sardinians' longevity?

One of the world's five "Blue Zones," or regions where an exceptionally high proportion of individuals live to be 100 years of age or older, is Sardinia, Italy.

According to CNBC, Sardinian people's diet is the key to their longevity. However, do not fret, you too can live a longer life like them without having to reside in Italy.

Here's how to live a longer life by eating like a Sardinian.

Eat like a Sardinian

Sardinians usually eat home-grown food, free from all types of artificial ingredients. Their diet mostly consists of vegetables, and meat is sparingly used.

Here’s what you’ll find on a typical Sardinian menu:

• Vegetables, greens, salads, and bean soups with fennel, fava beans, chickpeas, and tomatoes.
• Goat and sheep’s milk products, have anti-inflammatory properties and have been found to lower bad cholesterol.
• Sardinian red wine from the mountaintop regions has higher levels of polyphenols than most other wines, Polyphenols are antioxidants that can help protect against ailments like diabetes and heart disease.
• Their signature flatbread (“carta di musica") is made of high-protein, low-gluten triticum whole grain, which is the main ingredient in Italian pasta.

Eat less from outside

Sardinians prefer cooking at home with fresh ingredients; for them, it’s not a chore but a way of relaxing.

So the next time you pick up your phone to order, just think how fit the Sardinians are.

More physical activity

Sardinians never stop moving. They cook, clean, tend to their sheep and goats, go green-picking for wild edibles, and tend to their gardens.

Even though you will not be going mushroom hunting or sheep herding, you may still find methods to keep yourself busy during the day.

Set a timer on your phone or watch for 30 to 45-minute intervals if you spend the entire day in front of a computer. This will help you remember to get up and stretch or go for a walk during your lunch break.

Increasing the amount of activity in your routine might make you feel happier.