After a session at the Y with the resistance machines I stopped at a grocery store to pick up some cabbage for the slaw topping for black bean tacos. See Crispy Black Bean Tacos with Feta and Honey-Lime Cabbage Slaw. Myron was working that day so I had to stop and visit. Myron is an Old Guy who works at the store 1-2 days a week handing out samples. Somewhere in the conversation I mentioned I would be turning 70 in a few months and that I was for sure older than he (nod, nod, wink, wink).
“Oh no you’re not. I’m going to be 80 in a few months.”
“You look great. You must be one of those vegans!”
Myron got a good laugh out of that comment. His face got serious for a moment. Then he said,
“No, not me. I’m not vegan. And I happen to be addicted to chocolate peanut butter cups.”
“Must be the anti-oxidants in the chocolate and protein in the peanut butter.”
It’s always interesting to discover how some of us tend to thrive in our later years.
Chocolate peanut butter cups! I forgot to mention to this spry near 80 year old that the most popular brand of his addiction now makes a vegan version.
Sorry, I got off topic. Here’s the link to more Blue Zone Stuff.
6 Benefits of Spending Time with Grandchildren https://www.bluezones.com/2024/08/6-benefits-of-spending-time-with-grandchildren/
Myron also square dances and watches his grandchildren several days a week.
I’m not about to begin square dancing but more chocolate peanut butter cups sounds pretty good to me.
garyskitchen.net 
Have you tried the vegan peanut butter cups? I saw them in the store and debated about it. But I didn’t buy them. I was actually wondering why a regular peanut butter cup is not vegan
I am a traditionalist and have not tried the vegan version of a peanut butter cup. The regular variety is not vegan due to the milk in the milk chocolate. I must admit I am tempted to try the vegan version.