Gift Mom Longevity With 10 Blue Zone-Inspired Gifts

In Okinawa, ginger and turmeric are staples of household gardens and are used for medicinal purposes. Okinawans consume them every day to ward off illness. This rejuvenating tea is a great way to enjoy these roots.

In all the Blue Zones, plant-based diets — as well as the physical activity required from gardening — are key to each population's longevity. Help mom get more veggies into her diet and a little exercise with her own garden. This kit has all the tools she needs to get started, plus a tote bag and stool.

In Sardinia, they drink moderately — Cannonau wine being the popular choice. This wine is great because it has double-to-triple the flavonoids of other wines, which are known for antioxidants and anti-inflammatory health benefits. This wine is a medium-bodied, fruity and spicy red that pairs well with meats and cheeses.

Elders are revered in Sardinia as an important part of the family, especially for helping to raise multiple generations of children. Say thank you to your mom by preserving her life story. With a subscription to Storyworth, she’ll get weekly prompts via email she respond to with her story. After a year, those stories are collected into a beautiful book that can be passed down through the generations in your own family.

In Ikaria, olive oil is an important part of the diet. Ikarians drizzle it on their plant-based diet of whole grains, beans, potatoes and other vegetables. This cold-pressed oil comes straight from Ikaria and has a delicious fruity note that tastes great on everything.

Dominoes is a huge part of the social culture in Ikaria. Late-night dominoes games are how a lot of Ikarians spend time together (along with a strong bottle of red wine). Present Mom with this beautiful dominoes set, both an aesthetic and fun entry into a rousing game with friends and family.

Ikarians love a good nap in the middle of the afternoon. Napping is great for health as some studies have shown it lowers the risk of dying from heart disease. Gift Mom with this sweet sleeping kit to encourage more naps, with pillow mist, a lavender bath bomb, relaxing balm and a silky eye mask.

Loma Linda has a large population of Seventh-Day Adventists, a religious community that values healthy eating and lots of exercise. They eat nuts at least five times a week; nuts have been shown to lower risk of heart disease. Make Mom a box of some of her favorites with these custom options.

As many Blue Zoners do, drinking just five or six glasses of water a day reduces your risk of fatal heart attack. Mom can sip on water all day with this gorgeous glass bottle with motivational marks to cheer her on.

Diet is a huge part of the Blue Zone lifestyle (the other being physical activity). This cookbook, with recipes taken from Blue Zones around the world, focuses on vegetable-rich plant-based meals.