Title: Secrets of Longevity from those who have lived the Longest

Biography:

Carol Amendola D’Anca MS, LDN, CNS is a board-certified nutritionist and holds dual citizenship with both the U.S. and Italy. She is a bestselling author, public speaker, integrative nutritionist, culinary chef and host of an annual trip to Italy where travelers experience the authentic lifestyle of the Italian people and return with new perspectives on living well and living long. An honors graduate at the University of WI, she earned a Master of Clinical Nutrition Degree at Rosalind Franklin University of Health and Science/The Chicago Medical School. After completing her internship, she became a licensed dietician/nutritionist practitioner, author and public speaker. She is a member of the American Nutrition Association, Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists, American College of Nutrition and a member of the Union for Concerned Scientists.

Abstract

Four geographical areas of the globe have been validated and designated as “Blue Zones.” The first Blue Zone discovered was in Sardinia, Italy.  Populations living in the Blue Zones appear to have the secrets of longevity living beyond 100 years of age and without experiencing chronic illnesses that plague most economically developed countries today. For the past two decades research scientists, medical professionals, psychologists, photographers and scientists and photographers from National Geographic magazine have studied the area in depth to uncover the many facets of living long and living well.

Carol Amendola D’Anca, citizen of both the U.S. and Italy is intimately familiar with the "Blue Zone" of Sardinia with first-hand knowledge of the people, diet and lifestyle. All photos in her presentation were taken by her while on her recent research trip to the Blue Zone of Sardinia.  They tell the story of why and how this phenomenon occurs.

Audiences are not only inspired by the story of the centenarians but also acquire a deep understanding for what produces meaningful health for themselves and their clients and patients.