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To live longer, eat like the Japanese

Tuesday, 03/28/2017 15:27
Japanese diet includes variety of fish, vegetables, soya beans and so on, which helps reduce health risks and increase life expectancy.


Source: The Spruce

According to Foxnews, a study on The British Medical Journal proved that the Japanese diet  that comprises of fish, cereals, seaweed, fruit, etc. results 15% lower total mortality rate, it also lowers one's risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and stroke and helps one live 5 years longer.

The diet encompasses grains, vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, eggs, soy products, dairy products, confectionaries, and alcoholic beverages. Sushi, the superstar among all, is also considered a healthy and nutritious dish.

Researchers surveyed 79,544 people (36.624 male, 42.920 female) aged 45 to 75 in Japan – where the average life expectancy is 87 for women and 80 for men — about their health and food habits. None of the participants have a history of cancer, stroke, heart diseases or chronic liver diseases. Their health indicators were tracked throughout the past 15 years. They and handed a questionnaire about their diet and daily activities. The research showed that participants are 15% less likely to die from all causes and 22% less likely to die from stroke.

“Balanced consumption of calories, cereals, vegetables, meat, fish, egg, soy products, dairy products, confectionaries, and alcoholic beverages can help one live longer,” stated the researchers.

Scientists have long been highlighting the advantages of Mediterranean diet which helps one live longer. The diet includes fruit, vegetables, beans, whole grain cereals, fish, olive oil and a small amount of red meat.

Several researches conducted by Harvard University analyzed a group of 10,000 women who followed the Mediterrean diet could live up to 70 years old. They are less likely to be affected by chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart diseases, Alzheimer and Parkinson.

By Phuong Tram

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