Japan is well-known as a healthy country. Japanese people have the second longest life expectancy in the world compared -- the United States is 43rd on the list. They also have a low obesity rate of 3.5 percent compared to the 35 percent obesity rate of the U.S.
The Japanese's good health can be attributed to their healthy lifestyle which includes a healthy diet. According to a new study conducted by Tokyo's National Center for Global Health and Medicine, people who practice Japan's recommended dietary habits are 15 percent less likely to die of different diseases, Huffington Post reports. The Japanese diet benefits include a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disorders and suffering from a stroke.
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The recommended Japanese diet should be rich in carbs coming from fish, grains and soybean and low in fat. "Combining a high intake of carbohydrates and fat is the perfect storm for obesity," cardiovascular research scientist James DiNicolantonio told Huffington Post. "The Japanese tend to eat high carb (both rice and vegetables) but a low intake of fat."
The research involved studying and monitoring the health condition of 80,000 healthy participants who answered very detailed questionnaires about their lifestyle and diet practices. "The researchers controlled for factors like age, sex, BMI, smoking status, total physical activity and history of hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia," Huffington Post explains.
You can get the many Japanese diet benefits by eating more fish, fruits, brown rice, tofu and vegetables, WebMD shares. You should also keep in mind to eat small portions of Japanese food frequently and avoid eating large meals as well as fatty and oily food such as junk food, chips and fried dishes.
Eating slowly and thoughtfully is also a great way to avail of the different Japanese diet benefits and have a more fulfilling sensation after every meal. Get some motivation by watching how delicious Japanese food could be in Hakone:
