"Nicoya's Blue Zone Diet: Boosting Fullness and Energy Levels"
Nicoya, Costa Rica is one of the world's Blue Zones, where residents live longer than average. The Nicoyan diet, which includes whole foods like beans, squash, and corn, may contribute to their longevity. Trying the Costa Rican SuperAger diet for a week, the author felt fuller and more energetic. One of the meals prepared was gallo pinto, a rice and bean dish that was easy to make and challenged the notion that healthy food has to be complicated or expensive.