Living Treasure
In Japan, 2 million people are older than 90 of these around 69,785 people are 100 years old or over. The average life expectancy in Japan is 84,2 years. On average men live up to 81,1 years, whereas women live longer, at an average of 87,1 years. The reason why Japan has a longer life expectancy is not because of their genes. But because of their food choices and lifestyle habits. Japanese people eat lots of fresh vegetables, seasonal fruits, and unprocessed foods. As a result, the obesity rate in Japan is just 3,6%. Which is the lowest in the entire world. They love seafood and eat more fish than red meat. In fact, Japan is among the top six nations for fish consumption. Fish naturally has lower cholesterol and saturated fat compared to red meat. Which reduces the risk of death by heart disease by 36%.
One reason why Japanese people live longer is because they drink a lot of tea. Their tea contains far more antioxidants than coffee. These boost the immune system and help prevent cancer and excess cholesterol. Japanese people also consume a lot of soy and seaweed. An estimated 100.000 tons of seaweed is consumed in Japan every year. A cup of seaweed contains somewhere between 2 and 9 grams of protein. It also contains natural iodine which is useful for regulating thyroids.
Japan has one of the most efficient healthcare systems in the world. The government pays 70% of the cost all health procedures and up to 90% for low-income citizens. Another reason why Japanese people have longer lives is their food portion control. Japanese people are known to have much smaller portions than other countries. This habit is good for controlling body weight and digestion.
Japanese people stay active, they often walk or bike to work. Also, older people in Japan continue to engage in physical activity for as long as they can. About 85% of Japanese people end their day in bath, hot baths allow for detoxification through sweating. The heat from the water helps to reduce inflammation and relieve stress. It also improves the circulation and boost the immune system. In Japan, the elderly is considered as living treasures, and are treated with the utmost respect this helps them to enjoy their time and live longer lives.
One reason why Japanese people live longer is because they drink a lot of tea. Their tea contains far more antioxidants than coffee. These boost the immune system and help prevent cancer and excess cholesterol. Japanese people also consume a lot of soy and seaweed. An estimated 100.000 tons of seaweed is consumed in Japan every year. A cup of seaweed contains somewhere between 2 and 9 grams of protein. It also contains natural iodine which is useful for regulating thyroids.
Japan has one of the most efficient healthcare systems in the world. The government pays 70% of the cost all health procedures and up to 90% for low-income citizens. Another reason why Japanese people have longer lives is their food portion control. Japanese people are known to have much smaller portions than other countries. This habit is good for controlling body weight and digestion.
Japanese people stay active, they often walk or bike to work. Also, older people in Japan continue to engage in physical activity for as long as they can. About 85% of Japanese people end their day in bath, hot baths allow for detoxification through sweating. The heat from the water helps to reduce inflammation and relieve stress. It also improves the circulation and boost the immune system. In Japan, the elderly is considered as living treasures, and are treated with the utmost respect this helps them to enjoy their time and live longer lives.
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