Secrets To Japanese Long Lifespan You May Adopt

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Have you ever wondered why Japanese people live long?
Do you know that over 50,000 people in Japan live to be over 100 years of age and above, so, wouldn’t it be nice to know their secret

This article will explore three main components of the Japanese culture regarding diet, emotional health, and exercise.

I. JAPANESE DIET
The typical Japanese person consumes around 25% fewer calories when compared to societies in the western part of the world. A research has found that reducing the caloric intake could help improve our overall health. Thus, here is a list of some of the common foods and drinks that the Japanese include in their diets:

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FISH
Lots of westerns are familiar with chicken and turkey but the people of Japan tend to enjoy a lot more fish. Although the Japanese make up only 2% of the world’s population, they actually consume 10% of the world’s fish supply.

Furthermore, eating fish actually lowers the risk of heart disease by a whopping 36%. Diets high in omega 3 acids are shown to improve your mood and prevent certain types of inflammation and cancer. Scientists suggest that you at least eat two servings of salmon, tuna and sardine in a week.

SEAWEED
The people of Japan ingest around 100,000 seaweed tons on a yearly basis. Since seaweed has iodine, it is also helpful to regulate the thyroid gland. Moreover, it is believed that the ability of seaweed to control estriadol and estrogen levels could explain why the island has such lower rates of breast cancer.

TEA
Tea drinking is part of the normal lifestyle in Japan, the country is in the top ten nations for tea consumption, which puts them ahead of China. Also, various studies have shown that green tea can lower the risk of cancer and heart diseases.

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In addition, a study showed that people who drank five cups of green tea daily had 26% lower death rates.

PLANT-BASED DIETTHE
Japanese tends to consume over four vegetables per meal when compared to countries in the western hemisphere. Some of the common food choices include: Sweet potatoes, vegetables that are stir-fried, and tofu which have a low caloric value and a high nutrient value.

Older population of Okinawa had fed mainly on plants for the majority of their lives.

HERBAL GARDEN
Turmeric, ginger, and mugworth are normal staples for gardens in Okinawa, Japan and for good reason: These items offer terrific health benefits to protect against illnesses

II. EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING: The mind, body, and emotions are all connected, and this is something that the Japanese culture realizes. In order to live a life of balance all round there are certain time-honored traditions, beliefs, and philosophies that they hold dear including the following:

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HAVE A SENSE OF PURPOSE
Many people who live in Okinawa,japan hold to a philosophy known as “ikigai” which means to have a life that is meaningful and worth living.. The belief is that by being concerned with the welfare of a person or thing, you will actually decrease the stress that goes along with focusing on your own issues.

SING YOUR BLUES AWAY
Singing involves deep breathing, it is good for the nervous system. Karaoke is just as popular in Japan as it is everywhere else. They make us believe singing helps during stressful times.

RESPECT YOUR ELDERS
The Japanese believe in a term known as “moai” which means that friends are a source of emotional encouragement during tough times. The people of Nippon believe that when the elderly are dearly valued and respected, they tend to live much longer.

ADD SOME LAUGH
Research backs up the belief that having a good chuckle will decrease your blood sugar, enhance your blood flow and immunity, and burn more calories.

III. PHYSICAL EXERCISE. We all know that physical exercise is important to be healthy and to have a longer lifespan. So, here are some tips concerning how the Japanese stay in shape:

THEY KEEP ON MOVING
They are active gardeners and walkers. In fact, you will find very little furniture in their homes. They eat their meals and sit on Tatami floor mats.

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They are constantly getting up and down at least twelve times a day or more, they maintain good balance and have built up strength in their lower bodies.

These are some of the good tips that we can learn from the Japanese that can also help expand our own lifespans.

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