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Why DO the Japanese have the longest lifespan?

 

 

 

A recent statistic in the World Bank Group states that the Japanese have the

longest lifespan in the world. Japanese men live be 78 years old on average

while the average lifespan of a Japanese woman is 85. How do the Japanese do it?

 

 

 

After personally experiencing the Japanese lifestyle in Tokyo for five years, I

learned a little about why Japanese people live so long and will share a few of

their secrets. This month will feature Part 1: It’s All in the Food. Part 2:

Live the Lifestyle will appear in the April edition of eNews at

www.magneticrevolution.com

 

 

Part 1: It’s All in the Food

 

The Japanese diet does not center on delicacies eaten solely for taste. In fact,

most dishes are consumed based on the health benefits people gain from them.

Conscious decisions are based on ‘What would be good for me?’ as opposed to

‘What do I feel like eating?’ This leads one to contemplate what is the diet for

the average Japanese person and what are their secrets?

 

 

 

Secret #1: Eating fish instead of red meat lowers the risk of heart attacks.

 

For a source of protein, fish is a common staple in most meals. Red meat is

significantly more expensive and less frequently consumed. Fish is healthier and

the fresher it is the better. Keep in mind that not all fish in Japan is

consumed raw, there are many ways that fish is prepared (grilled, baked, fried,

poached, etc) and served. Furthermore, Japanese women believe that the skin on

fish helps bring out the natural beauty of their skin and improves their

complexion.

 

 

 

Secret #2: Soy products help reduce heart disease and high blood pressure and

are a great source of protein.

 

Tofu and soy products are also staples in the Japanese diet. Considering that

saturated fats from meat and dairy products increase cholesterol, it is

encouraging to know that foods derived from plants such as soy actually have the

opposite effect. Soybeans provide adequate protein without the saturated fat and

cholesterol of meats and high-fat dairy. Soy sauce, tofu, and natto (soy beans

mixed with raw egg served over rice) are a few examples of soy products consumed

daily.

 

 

 

Secret #3: Wheat and buckwheat flour helps in the digestive process.

 

The consumption of starches is at a minimum and usually contains no white flour.

Japanese noodles are made from wheat flour or buckwheat flour. Both are

significantly healthier than enriched white flour. Rice is a staple in the diet

but consists of a small bowl at meals. The significance is to cleanse the mouth

when changing dishes. Rice will remove the flavor in one’s mouth much like

cheese and crackers when sampling wines.

 

 

 

Secret #4: Smaller portions reduce the opportunity for excessive eating.

 

Traditional Japanese meals are about half the regular portion of western dishes.

Even though most dishes are viewed as healthy, portions are still relatively

small.

 

 

 

Secret #5: Oolong tea counter balances some of the effects unhealthy food has on

the body.

 

Finally, the consumption of Japanese green tea or Chinese oolong tea, served hot

or cold, has numerous health benefits. Tea has half the caffeine of coffee.

Oolong tea, in particular, helps to break up oil in the digestive system and is

usually consumed at mealtime, particularly when fried or breaded foods are being

served.

 

 

 

These five secrets help to explain why the Japanese are so healthy and have the

longest life expectancy. Part 2: Live the Lifestyle will appear in next month’s

edition of eNews at www.magneticrevolution.com, and will describe daily life

habits in Japan. If you have any comments or questions please send them to:

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Here’s to your health.

 

Peter McGarry

 

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