The Japanese secret to longevity: 3 simple habits to adopt

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Japan is famous a large number of long-lived people. Gerontologist Hidetoshi Endo shared the secrets of his country's representatives, which should be adopted in order to preserve youth and health.

Healthy nutrition

“Traditional Japanese food partially resembles the Mediterranean diet, which is considered the healthiest in the world,” said a Japanese gerontologist. According to him, plant-based food – vegetables and fruits every day – is a priority for local long-livers. Fish and seafood too. Vegetable oil is mainly used. Animal protein (for example, eggs) – up to four servings per week. The Japanese do not eat too much meat: according to Endo, chicken is more common, while red meat, such as the famous marbled beef, is more for the festive table.

The specialist notes that the Japanese practically do not eat animal fats. However, on the island of Okinawa, known for its long-lived population, one of the popular local dishes is boiled pork with bones and skin. The Japanese believe that collagen, which is in excess in this dish, allows you to maintain the health of the joints and the youth of the skin.

Algae is another favorite product of the Japanese. In addition, Japanese people often consume soy products, primarily soy tofu cheese and miso paste.

Life movement

The Japanese pay a lot of attention and effort to this. “Walking is fashionable in Japan,” emphasized Dr. Endo. Morning warm-ups are also honored. The older generation prefers special gymnastics, which helps maintain flexibility and posture. “This is important both for maintaining general health and for preventing falls and injuries,” a Japanese gerontologist is confident.

Social activity

Save memory and the ability to think clearly until old age is managed by most Japanese, although Alzheimer's disease often occurs here, as well as throughout the world. According to experts, the main “blow” to Alzheimer's is the fight for the health of brain vessels. “Everything that is useful in general, that prevents the development of diabetes and hypertension, – notes Endo, – all this is simultaneously a prevention of senile dementia.” In addition to healthy eating, combating stress, and physical activity in Japan, maintaining social activity and social connections (for example, various interest clubs) are considered important.