A national movement · starting around the table
Real food.
Real connection.
Real life.
Learn the habits behind the world's longest-lived cultures — starting in your kitchen.
“Every class starts the same way — flour, eggs, and good company.”
LIFE is a nonprofit longevity movement teaching families the habits behind the world's longest-lived cultures. We do it through cooking experiences, a free guide, and a community of people committed to living better. Our mission is simple — bring back the table, the connection, and the food that kept families healthy for generations.
Make a real meal from scratch — together
No phones at the table — not for anyone
Leave with a habit library worth sharing
Come as a guest. Leave as a host.
The Research
Your genes determine only 20% of how long you live. The rest is yours.
The Danish Twin Study — the most comprehensive longevity study ever conducted — established that approximately 80% of lifespan is determined by lifestyle and environment, not genetics. The world's longest-lived communities prove it. They share six daily habits. Not supplements. Not marathons. Just six ways of living that compound over a lifetime.
Sources: Herskind AM et al. (1996). Human Genetics. · Buettner D. (2012). The Blue Zones. · U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on Loneliness (2023).
80%
of lifespan is lifestyle
Not genetics. Daily habits, environment, and social connection determine how long we live.
Danish Twin Study, NEJM 1996
20+
additional years of life
Communities practicing the six longevity pillars consistently outlive the average American by more than two decades.
Buettner D. Blue Zones, National Geographic 2005
15%
higher risk of early death
High ultra-processed food consumption is tied to a 15% increase in all-cause mortality risk.
PMC Systematic Review, 2025
Atlanta neighbors learning to roll pasta by hand.
Cooking class is fun for the entire family
Kids take over the dough station — and don’t want to leave.
The LIFE Guide — Habit Library
Six pillars. The habits behind the world's longest-lived cultures.
The LIFE Guide is a free resource for every family — a library of simple habits organized around the six pillars of longevity found in the world's longest-lived people. There's something for every member of your family, at every age.
Food
Meals prepared with fresh ingredients, rich in plants and whole foods, support long-term health and reduce chronic disease risk.
Explore Food →Movement
Regular movement, strength, and everyday physical activity support metabolic health, mobility, and healthy aging.
Explore Movement →Sleep
Consistent, restorative sleep supports metabolic function, mental wellbeing, recovery, and long-term health.
Explore Sleep →Connection
Strong relationships, shared meals, and social support help reduce isolation and reinforce healthier, longer lives.
Explore Connection →Purpose
A clear sense of meaning, contribution, and direction is associated with resilience, wellbeing, and healthy aging.
Explore Purpose →Stress Regulation
Daily practices that calm the nervous system support emotional wellbeing, digestion, recovery, and long-term health.
Explore Stress Regulation →Book Fresh Pasta Cooking Class
Book Fresh Pasta Cooking Class
Hands-on pasta making with Lou and Kara Verde in Atlanta. Learn to roll, shape, and share pasta the traditional way.
Book the class →Download the LIFE Guide
Download the LIFE Guide
Get the Six Pillars habit library as a printable PDF for your family.
Download the LIFE Guide →