Down to Earth with Zac Efron on Netflix
Rating: 9/10
Summary
This is the fourth episode in the series. The series follows Zac and Darin around the world as they search for healthy and sustainable ways to live. This episode focuses on longevity. Zac and Darin discover the characteristics that centenarians share related to diet and cognitive abilities. The episode then takes you into an Italian kitchen that uses some ancient cooking methods that have been passed down from generation to generation. Zac then gets to chat with a man (Francesco) from the community who is 97 years old. Francesco goes on walks that include steep hills and steps three times a day (0.25 miles round trip for one walk). From steep steps to rolling hills, this episode covers the best ways to maintain a healthy and happy life. Overall, I really liked this episode and it gave off warm fuzzy feelings.
Fast Facts
Sardinia has 10x more centenarians per capita than the United States
Sardinia, Italy is a 9300 square mile island in the Mediterranean Sea
Sardinia is a blue zone, there are five regions in the world that have the highest concentration of centenarians
Longevity Diet - Lots of vegetables, carbs, and low protein
mTOR = Mechanistic Target of Rapamycin - It's the body's "switchboard" for the rate of aging
Only one third of centenarians are unable to do a standard cognitive test
Shepherds walk on average between 5-13 miles a day
The locals maintain a low stress yet active lifestyle well into old age
Places to Visit
Seulo, Sardinia, Italy
Aritzo, Sardinia, Italy
What I Learned
Never take people for granted, always be grateful
Take more walks
Have a positive mental attitude
The secret to a long happy life is not just one thing, but many
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