I tried the Nicoya, Costa Rica Blue Zone diet for a week. I felt fuller and more energetic.

Meal Plans for Weight Loss

The paleo diet, or Paleo for short, is a low-carb, high-protein diet that excludes grains (including legumes and quinoa), sugar, processed foods, salt, refined vegetable oils and most artificial sweeteners. Instead, the plan prioritizes grass fed meats and fish, fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs and healthy fats like olive, coconut and avocado.

  • Nicoya, Costa Rica is one of the world’s five Blue Zones, where people live longer than average.
  • Nicoyans don’t eat much meat and consume more whole foods like beans, squash, and corn.
  • For a week, I ate like a Costa Rican SuperAger, making dishes like gallo pinto and rosquillas.

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