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"Longevity. Vegetarian SDA women live 2.5 years longer than non-vegetarian SDA women; vegetarian SDA men live 3.2 years longer than their non-vegetarian counterparts." (Michael F. Jacobson, Ph.D. pg. 23)

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"Consuming more nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables is one of the most important dietary changes that consumers should make." (Michael F. Jacobson, Ph.D. pg. 153)

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"Nicoyans eat little to no processed foods but plenty of antioxidant-rich tropical fruit." (Dan Buettner, BA, and Sam Skemp, BA. pg. 3)

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Nicoya is a city located in one of the Blue Zones. Both of these sources connect by, in the first quote, discussing how consumers should eat more fruit and the second quote stating people of a city, Nicoya, in one of the Blue Zones diets consists of a lot of tropical fruits.

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"The group with the highest 'plant-based' score had a markedly lower mortality (risk of dying from any cause) than either of the other two groups." (Reed Mangels. Vol 26 Issue 4)

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These two quotes connect because they both are describing how having a plant-based diet increased life expectancy.

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"They experience 20% less cancer, half the rate of heart disease, and almost no dementia. Ikarians eat a variation of the Mediterranean diet, with lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, potatoes, and olive oil." (Dan Buettner, BA, and Sam Skemp, BA. pg. 3)

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"Changes in lifestyle, including dietary intake and exercise, can provide a
substantial and remarkable effect on disease prevention." (Kenneth Lundstrom. pg. 42)

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The connection is source 1 sheading light to how a city in a blue eats a plant-based diet and have a less cancer rate compared to source 2 stating how changing diet can prevent disease.

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Cilento, with a considerable number of old people and a number of factors that increase longevity, can be considered an undisclosed Blue Zone and can be compared with other Blue Zones in order to highlight factors that may be associated with increased longevity.(Aliberti, academic journal)

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Finally, the participants in the Sardinian Blue
Zone reported better mental well-being and satisfaction with family and non-family ties
than older people living in Cagliari. (Fastame, pg.2)

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Study participants who followed low-carbohydrate diets and got their proteins from plant sources lived longer than those who ate animal proteins, according to a study in the September 7, 2010 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. (Belvoir Media Group)

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The traditional American diet is full of red meat - steaks and hamburgers and processed meat. That's where many Americans get their protein. As this diet becomes more popular in other countries, heart disease becomes more common, too. (Pearson)

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These quotes connect by emphasizing that longevity is influenced not only by physical health and environmental factors but also by social and emotional well-being. By comparing a recognized Blue Zone like Sardinia to a potential one like Cilento, researchers can further understand how lifestyle and social support systems contribute to increased life expectancy.

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These quotes connect by demonstrating how diet quality influences health outcomes. While one highlights the longevity benefits of plant-based proteins, the other, a cautionary example of the health risks tied to a meat-heavy diet. Together, they reinforce the argument for reducing animal protein intake and increasing plant-based foods to promote better health and prevent chronic diseases.