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Welcome to Blue Zones Project Scottsdale

Making the healthy choice the easy choice for everyone in Scottsdale.

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Making our community a place where people live better, longer with a higher quality of life.

Discovering the Original Blue Zones

Our researchers traveled the world to discover the secrets of longevity in the planet’s five blue zones.

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Videos, case studies, and more information about Blue Zones Project.

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Transforming Well-Being at Every Level

As an Organization

Help make healthy choices become easy choices in all of the places where people live, work, learn, and play.

As an Individual

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Volunteer with Us

Get involved and help make Scottsdale a happier, healthier place to live.

Join the Movement

Our community is on its way to becoming a Blue Zones Community. That means residents and organizations are focused on improving well-being for themselves and their neighbors. Together, we can make Scottsdale a healthier and happier place for current and future generations.

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The Blue Zones Story

In 2004, Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner teamed with National Geographic, the National Institute on Aging, and the world’s best longevity researchers to identify pockets around the world where people lived measurably better, longer. In these blue zones (Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Seventh-Day Adventists, Loma Linda, California; Okinawa, Japan) they found that people reach age 100 at rates 10 times greater than in the United States. Using the secrets from the original blue zones, we help people live better, longer through community transformation programs that lower healthcare costs, improve productivity, and boost national recognition as great places to live, work, and play.

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Learn how to make healthy choices easier!Move Naturally- Connect- Eat Wisely- Right OutlookYoga- Food Demo- Lawn Games- Scavenger Hunt- Giveaways- DJ- AZ Musicfest- Drumming Session- Food VendorsSATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 202412 PM TO 3 PMScottsdale Civic Center Check out the official Event Timeline:CENTRAL LAWN 360 STAGE12-12:40 Yoga (Sofia Demski)12:50-1:05pm – Welcome Program1:15-1:45pm – Health Rhythms Drumming Session (Frank Thompson, AZ Musicfest)2:00-2:20pm – Line Dancing (Laina Lee, Dance Lane) 2:20-3:00pm – DJ/Dancing (Aaron, AZ Musicforce) WEST BOWL 360 STAGE (City of Scottsdale Library, Senior Services, Parks & Recreation, Leisure Education and Club Sar and Trails and Preserve information! KNOWLEDGE LOUNGE (Marshall Gardens)12:15pm-12:40pm – Dr. Andrew Lybbert (Scottsdale Community College) – Gardening Is For Everyone!12:40pm-1:15pm – NO PROGRAMING1:15pm-1:45pm – Sarah Kearney (Blue Zones Project Scottsdale) - Top 9 Things You Need to Know about Blue Zones Project Scottsdale2:00pm-2:20pm – Dr. Shad Marvasti, MD, MPH (HonorHealth) - How to Live Better for Longer with Optimal Health in All Aspects of Life2:30pm-3:00pm – Charleen Badman (FnB Restaurant/Blue Watermelon Project) - Cooking Demo - Watermelon Radish PicoHonorHealth Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona City-Of Scottsdale #bzpscottsdale #bzpscottsdalekickoff #BlueZones #livebetterlonger #CommunityHealth #wellbeing #scottsdalevents ... See MoreSee Less

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Learn how to make healthy choices easier! Move Nat

Learn how to make healthy choices easier!
Move Naturally- Connect- Eat Wisely- Right Outlook

Yoga- Food Demo- Lawn Games- Scavenger Hunt- Giveaways- DJ- AZ Musicfest- Drumming Session- Food Vendors

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2024
12 PM TO 3 PM
Scottsdale Civic Center

Check out the official Event Timeline:

CENTRAL LAWN 360 STAGE
12-12:40 Yoga (Sofia Demski)
12:50-1:05pm – Welcome Program
1:15-1:45pm – Health Rhythms Drumming Session (Frank Thompson, AZ Musicfest)
2:00-2:20pm – Line Dancing (Laina Lee, Dance Lane)
2:20-3:00pm – DJ/Dancing (Aaron, AZ Musicforce)

WEST BOWL 360 STAGE (City of Scottsdale Library, Senior Services, Parks & Recreation, Leisure Education and Club Sar and Trails and Preserve information!

KNOWLEDGE LOUNGE (Marshall Gardens)
12:15pm-12:40pm – Dr. Andrew Lybbert (Scottsdale Community College) – Gardening Is For Everyone!
12:40pm-1:15pm – NO PROGRAMING
1:15pm-1:45pm – Sarah Kearney (Blue Zones Project Scottsdale) - Top 9 Things You Need to Know about Blue Zones Project Scottsdale
2:00pm-2:20pm – Dr. Shad Marvasti, MD, MPH (HonorHealth) - How to Live Better for Longer with Optimal Health in All Aspects of Life
2:30pm-3:00pm – Charleen Badman (FnB Restaurant/Blue Watermelon Project) - Cooking Demo - Watermelon Radish Pico
@honorhealthaz @goodwillaz @cityofscottsdale @scottsdaleazgov
#bzpscottsdale #bluezones #bzpscottsdalekickoff #livebetterlonger

Introducing William Berry, our new Public Policy C

Introducing William Berry, our new Public Policy Coordinator! William is an essential addition to our Public Policy team, serving as an additional point of contact for everything concerning tobacco, alcohol, food, and the built environment policy at Blue Zones Project Scottsdale. Get ready for a wealth of expertise and support in these areas! #bzpscottsdale #livebetterlonger #bluezonesproject

This super easy recipe proves that plant-based bak

This super easy recipe proves that plant-based baking can be as easy as pie! Enjoy!

🥧 THE EASIEST ONE-BOWL PUMPKIN PIE 🥧

Makes 1 pie

1⁄4 tsp tsp ground ginger
1⁄4 tsp tsp ground cloves
1 can canned pumpkin puree
1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup corn starch
1/2 tsp salt
2 premade pie crust (non-dairy)
1⁄4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon

Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).

1. Mix the canned pumpkin, 'milk', sugar, cornstarch, salt & spices. Whisk together until completely combined.

2. Pour the mixture into the pie shell.

3. Bake for 40-45 minutes.

4. Remove from the oven & let it cool for about 15 minutes. Then, put it in the fridge for about an hour or overnight. The flavors will develop a lot overnight.

5. Serve with some non-dairy whipped cream for extra deliciousness! There are lots of great pre-made varieties. Check your local store for non-dairy whipped cream, either in the freezer or refrigerator section. To make your own, refrigerate full fat coconut milk overnight. Scoop out the solid piece and mix with a hand-mixer or a standing mixer on high until light & fluffy. Add a touch of vanilla and/or sugar if desired. Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

This recipe is from the Blue Zones Meal Planner: https://meals.bluezones.com/recipe/5a0dbae4f83f55a2e40bee21?ref=search /
#bluezonesproject #bzpscottsdale
#bluezones #livebetterlonger #longevity #Thanksgiving
#plantbased

Exciting news! Meet Kris Bio, the Organization & W

Exciting news! Meet Kris Bio, the Organization & Well-Being Coordinator. Kris will be hitting the streets, forging connections with various spots around town, such as worksites, schools, restaurants, and grocery stores. Her goal? To assist these places in attaining Blue Zones Project approval status, all while enhancing the well-being of everyone in Scottsdale. Welcome aboard, Kris! #bzpscottsdale #bluezones #bluezonesproject #livebetterlonger

The day is yours to make delightful! No need for e

The day is yours to make delightful! No need for extravagance or flashiness, just a simple hello to a stranger, holding the door open for someone behind you, or a single word of encouragement can make someone’s day! #bzpscottsdale #livebetterlonger #bluezones

Meet Ann Deasy, our Event Specialist and master of

Meet Ann Deasy, our Event Specialist and master of all things events! She's the behind-the-scenes genius orchestrating every detail for our upcoming office grand opening and community kickoff in January. Get ready for a series of exciting events coming your way at Blue Zones Project Scottsdale. Stay tuned! 🎉 #bzpscottsdale #bluezonesproject #livebetterlonger