Longest-living families in the world have one specific meal in common – Here’s the recipe

Soup is not only an affordable and delicious meal, but one specific recipe is being speculated as the secret to a long life.
Five regions in the world, known as ‘Blue Zones,’ have sparked numerous studies as their inhabitants live beyond 100 years, something attributed to their nutritious diets and laid-back lifestyles.
These areas include Ikaria in Greece, Okinawa in Japan, the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, Loma Linda in California, and the entirety of Ogliastra province in Sardinia, Italy.
Scientists attribute the longevity of these communities to their predominantly plant-based diets.
Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones series, highlights minestrone as a staple dish among the long-lived families of Sardinia.
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This Italian soup, with its myriad variations and absence of a fixed recipe, typically features an abundance of vegetables and pasta.
Here’s celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s warming and nourishing take on minestrone that can be prepared in just 30 minutes.