Secrets of Beautiful Women of Japan
Want a long life? Imitate the lifestyle of Japanese women. For 25 consecutive years of Japanese female life expectancy is highest in the world, precisely at the age of 86.44.
Japan has made a big leap in the treatment of cancer, stroke, and heart disease, but their longevity largely related to diet, obesity is low, and the ability to control stress.
Following a healthy lifestyle Japanese women that we can steal their knowledge, as quoted from Self magazine.
Eating seaweed
Actually a multivitamin, which have potassium, calcium, magnesium, zar iron, iodine, vitamin C, fiber beta-carotene, and others. Their diet consists mostly of foods derived from plants such as fruits, vegetables, and soy.
Eat fish
The Japanese like tuna, mackerel and salmon, which contain omega-3 fatty acid levels high. Research shows omega-3 can reduce the risk of heart disease and breast cancer.
Drinking green tea
Based on recent research, those who consumed six cups of tea per day had a 36 percent risk of heart disease is lower than those who drank less than that. Green tea is full of antioxidants, which reduce the impact of cancer on bone resulting in osteoporosis.
Eat more slowly
The Japanese are taught to enjoy every bite of their food (eating with chopsticks also help slow speed). The reason for eating more slowly is the key because the brain takes 20 minutes to feel full. So, if you utilize your time, you may eat to satisfaction rather than until you are full.
Use a small plate
When you use a plate or small bowl instead of using a large plate, you are much easier to control your eating.
Zen
Try the Japanese physical exercise (such as martial arts) and mental fitness. Activities such as yoga and meditation has been proven to not only reduce stress but also ward off dementia and keep the brain regions associated with concentration and memory.
