America's Only Blue Zone: Is a Vegetarian Diet the Secret a Long Life? - Thrillist

Where 100 is the new 60.

With Meatless Week, Thrillist is taking a break from its meaty tendencies to indulge in all things vegetarian and vegan. We'll prod the philosophical quandaries of our dietary choices, ask for a reassessment of what it means to live meat-free, and much more -- all without a single salad in sight. Pastor Bill Elder turned 101 years old this month and is finally starting to take it easy -- though it wasn't exactly by choice. The centenarian recently broke his right hip and opted out of having surgery because the complications due to his age would have been too great. It has slowed him down,…

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