Olympic Plates: The Ancient Greek Path to Lifelong Wellness

Blue Zones are regions around the world where people exceptionally long and fulfilling lives. Join us to learn some of their secrets! What if the recipe for a long, healthy life involves more than what’s on your plate? Join us for a journey to Ikaria, Greece, one of the world’s renowned Blue Zones, where people are known for living long, active lives. We’ll explore the vibrant, plant-forward cuisine of Ikaria, but this class is about much more than learning to cook Mediterranean food. Through hands-on cooking, conversation, and exploration, we’ll uncover the many ingredients that make up the Ikarian recipe for longevity. Alongside beans, vegetables, fresh herbs, whole grains, and heart-healthy olive oil, we’ll discover the importance of natural movement, meaningful relationships, purpose, rest, community, and the simple joy of gathering around a table. Together, we’ll consider how these lessons from Ikaria might translate into our own lives here in Hawai‘i not as another list of health rules to follow, but as inspiration for creating a life that is healthier, more connected, and more joyful. Because longevity isn’t just about adding years to life. It’s about adding life to those years.