They eat a lot of vegetables
According to Google search, the key to Japanese longevity is their traditional diet, which is comprised of fresh and unprocessed foods. They eat a balanced diet and consume a lot of vegetables and seasonal fruits. Basically, their traditional meal includes grilled meat, soups and tea.
They love their seafood diet
For the Japanese, seafood is of utmost importance. In fact, traditional Japanese cuisine, known as 'washoku', was included in December 2013 as a part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Fish are an indispensable element in traditional Japanese cuisine, such as washoku. We learnt that the Japanese actually don’t enjoy junk and high-calorie food, instead, they love to indulge in a variety of veggies, fish and rice. Eating seaweeds, which are nutrient-rich, is another important part of their daily practice. The UN says that Japan consumes about 100,000 tons of seaweed per year.
They cook their food differently
Generally, Japanese cooking methods also use water, not oil (or very little), making the food more healthy and nutritious. Their food involves different cooking method like steaming, pan-grilling, broiling, stir-frying, slow-cooking, and fermenting. Soups are a crucial part of their daily diet and taken along with rice and veggies.
They drink a lot of tea
Tea consumption is an integral part of the everyday Japanese lifestyle. Most teas consumed in Japan is green. Japanese green tea Matcha, which is finely granulated from the entire leaf into a powdered green tea, has numerous health benefits. Matcha tea is much more than a drink, in fact, it is highly valued for its sharp bite, lingering sweetness and it is packed with high antioxidants, chlorophyll, and fibre.
They don't consume dairy products
The Japanese don’t consume dairy products. Although non-fat milk is pretty healthy, a lot of people drink 1% and 2% milk. Whether or not they are lactose intolerant, Japanese people just don’t really do dairy their whole life. It is learnt that they aren’t fans of bread or meat either.
They choose rice over bread
Rice (steamed) is eaten with almost everything in Japan. This means they don’t eat as many processed foods, including bread, as most of us do. Bread is made from refined or all-purpose flour which can hamper the digestive system.
They use smaller plates
Turns out, Japanese people always practice portion control. What does that mean? They eat their food in smaller plates and their dishes are characterised by the quality and not quantity. They also eat their food slowly, helping them feel more satisfied. For weight watchers, portion control is key for weight loss.
They don’t skip breakfast
For the Japanese, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You already know the importance of eating a healthy breakfast every day. They begin their day with varied dishes, which include vegetables, rice, soups, eggs, and their essential drink - green tea.
Moreover, Japanese people do a lot of walking, cycling and exercise on a daily basis, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO Japan has the oldest life expectancy in the world. That means people in Japan live a really long time. Men live to 79 years old. Women live a little over 86 years old.
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