We are what we eat, and that is also the secret to living a long and healthy life. People in certain areas or zones of the world realised this quite early on by adopting simple and nutritious plant-based diets as a way of life. These regions are known as Blue Zones and they have the world’s highest concentration of centenarians (people who live to be 100 or more). Blue Zones: The Home of Centenarians The term “Blue Zones” was coined by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow and longevity expert who identified five regions with exceptional life expectancy. These areas include: Okinawa, Japan Sardinia, Italy Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica Ikaria, Greece Loma Linda, California, USA Despite vast differences in geography, genetics and culture, people in these regions share common lifestyle habits that lead to longevity such as the consumption of a plant-based diet that includes whole foods and eliminates processed…
The shift towards sustainability cannot be delayed any longer, and governments and corporations seem to…
With services like Netflix and iCloud, subscription models might seem new to a lot of people, however, they’ve always been there. Think newspapers and magazines, and how following such a model ensures that businesses have a constant and recurring source of revenue along with customer loyalty. But what was only limited to newspapers and magazines in the past has now spread like wildfire domains such as finance, tech, AI, health, entertainment and virtually any other field one can think of. The subscription economy is fairly simple to understand and implement for any business. Instead of charging customers a one-time fee or a hefty one-time purchase, subscribers are created and they pay small and recurring fees on a regular basis. So why are so many startups and established companies switching to this business model, and why does it work so well? 1) Highly Convenient for Customers Who doesn’t want a hassle-free…
The auspicious occasion of Navratri brings in a lot of festivities and joy, and these…
It’s common knowledge by now that plant-based foods are significantly healthier for us, and the environment as compared to animal products such as dairy and meat that are resource and energy-intensive since they require significantly higher energy, water and land. Then why do people still struggle to shift to a plant-based lifestyle especially when it comes to diet? So many people are easily able to give up lifestyle products that use leather and fur, but when it comes to food, they fail/ refuse to make the transition. A lot of it comes down to several myths and misconceptions around plant-based diets. So let’s debunk them together: Myth 1: Lacking Nutrition, especially Proteins The biggest misconception about plant-based diets is that they are not nutritious enough and lack protein, however, that is simply not true. There are plenty of options to choose from and maintain a balanced diet such as beans,…
Customer is king, and will always sit on the throne. Retaining the trust and loyalty…
In a world drowning under the rising influx of AI, shrinking economies, population loss and reducing jobs, how do you improve your company’s working environment and culture?The first thing to keep in mind is that a company’s culture cannot be a set of rigid rules that are written in stone. Changing and adapting to keep up with different expectations, laws, preferences and other factors is the only surefire way of maintaining a healthy and professional workplace. 1) Leave The Politics at Home Political discussions often turn into heated arguments and bad blood between coworkers which can disrupt the harmony and trust of your team. The tense environment can also affect the productivity and motivation of employees. Since people with different political ideologies and beliefs are bound to disagree, it is best to make your workplace a politics-free zone. 2) Encourage Regular Feedback Growth stems from the ability to listen to internal…