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

4. Lower Dairy

Dairy is not a complete no-no on this blue zone eating plan, but it is important to avoid it if you can. If you can't, as it's understandable that eliminating dairy completely is not always possible, then aim to reduce it. You can always eat smaller portions of cheese, and if you do, go for something like a goat feta or pecorino, as they are full of flavor and lower in calories and fat, than cheese from cow's milk. A great alternative is coconut milk or almond milk. Even though eggs are not actually considered dairy, they are often in this category. Eggs can be limited to three times a week.