While summer may equate with hotdogs and ice cream, those of you who hope for a long and healthy life may want to reach for something else. How about a grilled sweet potato with a side of beans?

If we’ve learned anything from the Blue Zones, i.e., those areas of the world where people seem to live the longest, we know that the kinds of foods you consume have a significant impact on your health and longevity. One Blue Zone where food choices seem to play a major role in population health is the Japanese island of Okinawa. For a glimpse into the philosophy and food that make up the Okinawan diet, check out this video. And read about the eating adventures of one food writer who explored the culinary methods and ingredients in Okinawa Here. Finally, beyond diet, there seem to be several shared traits among those who live to be 100. If that’s your goal, see how many of those traits you possess by Reading Here.