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Why do the Japanese live so long?Author: Jessica
12.05.2012
Where do you think the U.S. ranks for male and female life expectancy? Sadly, it’s not even close to the first spot. Nope, according to the Global Burden of Disease study by the World Health Organization, the U.S. takes 29th place for male life expectancy and 33rd for female. Japan, on the other hand, takes first place for both. The Japanese were also ranked the healthiest back in 1990. So, why do the people of Japan live so long? While the study couldn’t say exactly, it didn’t hint that genetics and healthy behavior, including diet, all play a part. Check out our blog on the secrets to a long life.
The Japanese diet Due to the heavy amount of fish that the Japanese eat, their diets are heavy in omega-3 fats. That’s one nutrient that most Americans are deficient in. Those who have an omega-3 index of less than 4 percent age much faster than those with indexes above 8 percent, Dr. William Harris tells Dr. Mercola. And the Japanese also eat plenty of fermented foods, which can really boost health, notes Dr. Mercola. Eating right in California Eating well isn’t the only healthy behavior that may boost your lifespan. But it’s certainly a major one. We suggest an organic food diet. Focus on whole, unprocessed foods from local sources and avoid sugar and fructose as a general rule. Leave a Reply |