The document discusses the island of Ikaria in Greece, where people have been found to live longer than average. Some key factors that contribute to the longevity of Ikarians include their traditional Mediterranean diet high in vegetables, beans, olive oil and goat's milk; collecting over 150 varieties of wild greens and herbs; daily exercise through activities like walking; taking regular 30-minute naps; low stress from having no sense of time urgency and accepting lateness; and strong social connections through family and community.

1. IKARIA- The island where people live
longer
Nutrition and health project
by Alithini P.
66th school of Athens
2015

2. Ikaria (or Icaria- in Greek: Ικαρία), is
a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, 10
nautical miles southwest of Samos.
The island took its name from Icarus,
the son of Daedalus. In Greek
mythology Icarus, flew from Crete
using wings made of candle and fell
into the sea near Ikaria.

3. • The principal town of
the island is Agios
Kirykos.
• In ancient time the
capital of the island
was Oenoe.
• One of the largest
towns is Evdilos.

4. • On this beautiful island you will
find people who live longer than
anywhere else on Earth.
• The reason why they success
that is their lifestyle.

5. The secrets of the Ikarian are:
1. THE IKARIAN DIET:
• This is a variation of the
Mediterranean diet.
• This kind of diet lowers the risk
of heart disease and potentially
increase life expectancy by 6
years. It’s high in vegetables and
beans and low in meat and
sugar.
• Ikarian diet contains Extra Virgin
olive oil. The oil contains natural
antioxidants associated with a
lower risk of heart disease and
cancer.

6. 2. GOAT MILK:
• Most people on the island who
live beyond age 90, drink goat
milk almost every week.
• Goat milk is easier to digest than
cow's milk. It's also high in
tryptophan, which reduces stress
hormones and lowers the risk of
heart disease.

7. 3. WILD GREENS AND HERBALS:
Over 150 varieties of wild greens
and herbals grow on Ikaria.
• Wild greens are a rich source of
antioxidants and a key part of
the plant-based diet.
• Ikarian herbals contain
compounds that lower blood
pressure and risk of heart attack.

8. 5. MOUNTAIN LIVING:
• Ikarians get their daily exercise
without thinking about it. They
walk long distances and they
work hard.

9. 7. DAILY NAPS:
• One cherished custom of
Ikarians is the mid-day siesta or
afternoon nap.
• Taking a 30-minute nap at least
five times per week decreases
the chance of heart attack by
one-third.
• It also reduces stress and makes
you look and feel younger.

10. 6. LOW SENSE OF TIME URGENCY:
• People don't wear watches in
Ikaria.
• Showing up late is also socially
accepted. This attitude reduces
stress and wrinkles.

11. 8. STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY:
• Family and community support
are extremely important.
• Strong social connections have
been show to lower depression,
death and body weight.
• Local festivals (panigiria) are a
great way for people to bond
with each other.
• People drink ikarian wine and
dance the Ikariotiko (the local
dance) until morning.