Okinawan Diet, Is It Really Helpful??

When I first heard about people living up to very old ages, and with excellent mental and physical state, I didn't believe that it is due to specific diet or specific region. I recently heard about the Okinawan Diet and it is really interesting; Elderly Okinawans have among the lowest mortality rates in the world from a multitude of chronic diseases of aging and, as a result, enjoy, not only what may be the world's longest life expectancy, but the world's longest health expectancy. The Okinawan diet is low in calories and high in fiber, so it can help you lose or maintain weight, which is important for avoiding chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer.

 

Okinawa is a region in the southernmost part of Japan where inhabitants.. The Okinawan diet is made up mostly of vegetables and legumes, especially soy. It's low in calories and fat, and high in complex carbohydrates. Most of those carbohydrates come from vegetables, with only a small amount of grains or seeds, and no sugar or refined sweets. There is only a little red meat and a minimal amount of dairy. Fish is consumed in moderation, and alcohol consumption is limited to an occasional drink.

I think that you’ll be interested in applying the Okinawa diet, just as I am! we don't have to follow the Okinawan diet religiously to see some benefit: Some of these components could be incorporated into our diet:

•Eat more vegetables, preferably the ones that are deep green or brightly colored. The star of the Okinawa diet is the sweet potato. They're easy to find in any grocery store.

•Choose soy and soy foods. Try adding tofu to a stir fry or switch from dairy milk to soy milk.

•Swap out your red meat for a serving of fish. Or better yet, up your intake of legumes.

 

•Add mushrooms to your meals -- try different varieties like oyster and King trumpet mushrooms. They're delicious and can be used in place of meat as the focus of a meal.