A new docuseries on Netflix has viewers feeling “inspired” and ready to try living a healthier life after binge-watching the episodes.
Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones was released on August 30 on the streaming giant, and its explorations have motivated many fans to make better food choices, exercise more, and explore nature to help live long, healthy lives.
The limited series – consisting of four 30-45 minute episodes – is hosted by author Dan Buettner, who discovers five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.
All episodes are currently available to watch on Netflix in the UK, with Buettner traveling to Okinawa, Japan in the first episode – where the island’s oldest inhabitants share a “serene way of life, motivated by a sense of purpose.”
The author – who once traveled around the world on his bicycle and earned three Guinness Book of World Records – then visits Sardinia, California and Singapore to explore what contributed to the remarkable longevity of these communities.
New Netflix docuseries ‘Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones’ explores five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives
People in two contrasting Blue Zones – the Greek island of Ikaria and the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica – thrive on their traditions and unique ideas.
A “Blue Zone” is a term coined by National Geographic researcher Buettner to describe places around the world where people live longer than average—seemingly without supplements, strict diets, or rigorous exercise.
According to the Blue Zones website, the organization’s “mission” is to empower individuals to want to live better and longer through research into the world’s longest-living cultures.
Buettner believes that a plant-based diet can lead to a healthier, longer life and that natural exercise or light exercise throughout the day can contribute to longevity.
Meanwhile, the author also testifies that maintaining healthy relationships with family, friends, and people of faith can increase longevity, and that a strong sense of purpose in life leads to longevity.
Motivated fans of the series took to Twitter in recent days after watching all four episodes since its release.
One user wrote: “The best thing to watch on Netflix is Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zone. We need more storytellers like Dan Buettner.”
Another said, “Well, now I’m inspired after watching that documentary on Netflix Live to 100.”
Age: A “Blue Zone” is a term coined by National Geographic researcher Buettner – who hosts the Netflix series – when describing places around the world where people are living longer
Family: The author testifies that maintaining healthy relationships with family, friends, and people of faith can extend life
Life: Buettner shows in the series how a plant-based diet can lead to a healthier, longer life and how natural exercise or light exercise during the day can contribute to longevity
Insight: Buettner visits Japan, Sardinia, California and Singapore and Costa Rica in the docuseries to explore what contributed to the remarkable longevity of these communities
A fellow user agreed, writing, “Live to 100 on Netflix…one of the most inspiring TV shows I’ve seen.”
Another viewer described the series as feeling “inspired, emotional and happy” while watching it.
Some people found the series incredibly thought-provoking, with one user stating, “Incredible document on what makes a healthy community.
“It also makes me so frustrated with how our built environment makes us sick and lonely.”
Another fan wrote: “Watching 100 live has inspired me! Move your body daily, eat well, make contact with your peers and believe in the positive view of the world!’
Motivated: Fans of the series expressed their thoughts on Twitter after watching all four episodes since release – with some already making healthier lifestyle choices
One last Twitter user was so convinced of the show’s alternative lifestyle choices that they uploaded a photo of their new approach to cooking — with a hearty bowl of homemade soup packed with sweet potato, garlic, tomato, and kale.
They wrote: “I was watching ‘Live to 100’ on Netflix. Looking at it will definitely make you want to eat healthier! Today I made this healthy soup and it was delicious!
“There’s a lot of sodium in the vegetable broth, so I added 2 cups of water.”
Here’s everything you need to know about the ‘Blue Zones’ diet – and why science-based eating will make you slim AND lead to a longer life.
Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones is now available to stream on Netflix UK.