Breaking Down the Perfect Diet (Part 3)

Breaking Down the Perfect Diet (Part 3)

The perfect diet isn’t just Mediterranean—it’s showing up across rural parts of the world, even in places that aren’t officially listed as Blue Zones. In this powerful episode, Jimmy uncovers one of the most overlooked longevity hotspots: Bama Yao, China—also called the Longevity Village.

If you haven’t watched Part 1 and Part 2, start there. This series isn’t based on lab theory or mouse studies—it’s based on real-life clinical results from the #1 acupuncture clinic in the U.S.

🧠 Main Point of This Episode
There are undiscovered Blue Zones around the world—like Bama Yao—where people live past 100 with vibrant health.

What’s their secret? A low-fat, high-carb, plant-based lifestyle rooted in simplicity, movement, and respect for elders.

🍽️ Key Highlights of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid:
From the ground up:

1. Base Layer (Most Consumed):

   • Veggies, fruits, beans, and nuts

2. Next Up:

   • Whole grains like oats, barley, wheat (from Europe, not GMO U.S. versions)

3. Protein Source:

   • Wild-caught fish, eggs, limited poultry

4. Occasional:

   • Meat and dairy (small portions only)

5. Top of the Pyramid:

   • Natural sweets (honey, molasses), never processed junk

🫒 Why Olive Oil Is Essential
Real extra virgin olive oil (not the fake stuff at most U.S. stores) is bitter, not buttery.
It’s packed with antioxidants and scrubs your arteries and brain capillaries.
📌 1 liter per week of high-quality EVOO is linked to slower brain aging and cognitive protection.

🌱 Bama Yao’s Longevity Secrets

✅ Fresh veggies & fruits every meal
✅ White rice as a staple (paired with vegetables for balance)
✅ Low calorie, low fat, high carb diet
✅ Natural oils like hemp seed oil (also a digestive herb)
✅ Sweet corn, legumes, and small portions of fresh-caught fish
✅ No processed food, no commercial farming toxins
✅ Farm-based movement, no gyms or workout fads
✅ Deep respect for elders (they eat first at every meal)
✅ Strong social connection—no TVs, no social media distraction

They live what we call the Restorative Longevity Lifestyle—a simpler, more powerful way to age gracefully.

💊 Debunking Popular Herbs
Jimmy also breaks down 2 widely misunderstood Chinese herbs:

🟡 Ginkgo Biloba

• Traditionally used for respiratory support, not memory

• Overuse of extracts may be harmful

• Jimmy’s clinic does NOT recommend it for brain function

🟠 Ginseng

• Backed by a 3,918-person study over 5+ years (in Korea)

• Significantly improved memory scores (CERAD tests)

• Panax Ginseng isn’t for everyone—especially in hot climates like Texas

• Wrong type can raise blood pressure or trigger side effects

⚠️ Takeaway: Just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s safe for everyone. Herbs are powerful—know your type and your climate.

🍊 Supplements vs. Real Food
Even respected researchers often believe that extracts work better than food. But Jimmy says:

“God made food exactly how we need it. Real food works better than isolated ingredients.”

At Achieve Integrative Health, supplements are only temporary tools, not lifelong crutches.

🔥 Bottom Line
The world’s longest-living people don’t rely on supplements, stem cells, or complex protocols.
They eat whole foods, stay active through daily life, and live with purpose and community.

This episode reveals how you can do the same—starting today.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Yen, Acu Sensei