Italy is not known for its delicious cuisine, gorgeous landscapes, or rich cultural legacy. Or, more accurately, it is also this, but there is much more. Italy has one of the world’s five blue zones, which are the places where life expectancy exceeds significantly the worldwide average. We’re talking about Seulo, Sardinia. Italian centenarians understand that small actions can have far-reaching consequences.

According to the most recent census, there is one centenarian for every 198 people in Italy. Centenarians prefer the Mediterranean diet, and our country is ideal for completing it. When it comes to cuisine, centenarians are extremely picky. They not only adopt a well-balanced diet, but they also avoid all vices and overeating. Because the diet is primarily plant-based, legumes have become a staple meal and need in daily life.