Dr Michael Greger spoke at a TEDx event about the importance of following the '10 Blue Zones Food Guidelines' to extend one's life. These guidelines emphasize the consumption of a plant-based diet, avoiding processed foods, and focusing on beans as a primary source of protein. Greger highlighted the detrimental impact of the Standard American Diet on mortality rates in the USA, stressing the need for a shift towards plant-based nutrition.

Greger, a prominent advocate for the whole foods plant-based diet, recommends a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and healthy fats. He suggests reducing processed foods and avoiding meat, dairy, eggs, and other animal-based products as much as possible. Despite one's age, transitioning to a whole plant foods diet can still have significant benefits and potentially add years to one's life. Greger also discussed how this dietary approach can prevent and even reverse conditions such as heart disease, Alzheimer's, and dementia.