Lessons from A Blue Zone - Why The Mediterranean Diet Isn't Really A Diet with Dr. Sophia Cavalleria

Dr. Sophia Cavalleri PhD is a ethnobotanist, researcher and co-owner of Ristolab in Pollica, Italy. She is a leading researcher and advocate for the  sustainable living practices of Mediterranean Blue Zones and the benefits at a personal and social level.

In this episode we discuss how the Mediterranean diet is more than just food it a way of life. Dr. Sophia discusses the daily practices involved in Mediterranean living which is believed to be at the core of longevity. We discuss how you can create these daily rhythms, along with the food, in your life to enhance health and improve longevity. 

To learn more about Risolab check out: https://ristolab.bio/

You can follow Dr. Cavalleri's work on Instagram @sofilleri or LinkedIn @Dr.SofiaCavalleri

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