Starting the Blue Zone Diet - A 10-Step Beginner's Guide

2. Limit the Meat

The Blue zone diet doesn't cut out meat entirely. If you are a vegetarian already, then this step will be easy for you, as you have already eliminated the meat aspect. For those who still enjoy beef, chicken or pork, a great way to incorporate them into this way of eating is to limit your consumption of meat to eat it only once, maybe twice per week. Think of them as a celebratory food! It is important to note we are talking quality cuts of meat here, no processed hot dogs or luncheon meats. If you are only eating them now and then, make it the best you can find! Don't go overboard though; limit your portions to no larger than a deck of cards per meal.