Dossier
Blue Zone
Coverage of Blue Zone in the Nexus archive.
- An Italian chef grew up eating the Mediterranean Diet in the Blue Zone, Sardinia. Here are 3 of his favorite recipes.
Francesco Mattana, an Italian chef from Sardinia, shares three recipes from his cookbook 'Eat Like A Sardinian: Live to 100,' highlighting the Mediterranean Diet's health benefits and Sardinia's Blue Zone status. The recipes emphasize fresh, seasonal ingredients like beans, vegetables, and olive oil, reflecting his upbringing with local produce and family cooking traditions.