I’m from Costa Rica: Here’s what we eat every day for a long, healthy life—it’s our ‘secret to longevity’
Lifestyle Costa Rica is home to one of the world's Blue Zoneswhere people live longer and healthier lives than average. I'm from a small town in the region of Cartago, called Llano Grande, which is known for its rich agriculture.As a cookbook author and cooking teacher who was born and raised here, I have always felt that our diet and "pura vida" lifestyle is our secret to longevity.To Costa Ricans, what we eat is just as important as the experience in the kitchen and around the table. We deeply value the community that comes with cooking. Growing up, I always helped my family prepare our meals, and even harvested some of the ingredients.Lunches and dinners always lasted for at least an hour, and it was our time to talk about our day. This kind of...
