Dan Buettner Names 3 Blue Zone Drinks, Putting Water Ahead of Coffee and Red Wine
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 6
Dan Buettner Names 3 Blue Zone Drinks, Putting Water Ahead of Coffee and Red Wine
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 6
Summary
Purified water ranked No. 1 in Dan Buettner’s latest blue-zone longevity list, with residents in those regions typically drinking six to seven glasses a day.
NIH-backed research links better hydration to healthier aging, lower chronic-disease risk and reduced premature death, though the findings do not establish cause and effect.
Black coffee came second, with Buettner recommending one to two cups a day before noon; studies have associated routine intake with lower rates of type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease.
Red wine placed third despite what Buettner called a controversial role, as any potential cardiovascular benefits from compounds such as Resveratrol are weighed against alcohol’s broader risks.
The Blue zones Buettner cites—including Sardinia and Okinawa—are studied for habits tied to unusually high concentrations of long-lived residents.