2023-06-14 14:06:10
The longevity of the Japanese is striking, although it is largely due to their eating based on the Okinawan diet, rich in foods with antioxidant properties that help stop premature aging. While is true that spain Nor is it far behind in terms of life expectancy. According to latest data published by the INEAt the national level, life expectancy at birth stands at 83.1 years, which in 2021 represented a rise of seven months in relation to the data from the previous year.
However, despite the fact that both countries have a high longevity rate among its inhabitants, it contrasts that the food of the Japanese country shares little or nothing with the gastronomic offer of our country. And it is that if Japanese cuisine stands out for something, it is for the presence of raw fish and vegetables in their culinary recipesalthough it is true that the dishes are low in calories, fat and salt, which helps to prevent cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
This explains well that 52% of Japanese women and 27.5% of Japanese men born in the year 2021 they can live 90 yearswhile 27.1% of women and 10.1% of men, up to 95, according to published data by the Ministry of Labour, Health and Welfare of Japan, which represents a sustained record of supercentenarians within its borders.
The nutritional secret of the Japanese to live a hundred years
The secret of the citizens of Japan would reside in not having succumbed to contemporary fashion for the ultra-processed foods, that is, industrial formulations made from substances derived from food or additives, including ingredients in large quantities such as sugars, refined flours, refined vegetable oils, additives or salt. So explained by nutritionist Michiko Tomioka in it portal specialized in health and well-being Make it.
So, what are the foods that are consumed in Spain and that the Japanese avoid? Well, the nutrition expert explains that do not eat processed meat. What’s more, he acknowledges that he only went “three times in his life” to McDonald’s in his hometown of Osaka and it was for “special occasions.” For the day to day, advises tofu as a source of protein, of vegetable origin and low in salt and additives. Another tasty specialty is the rice balls with tuna and nori seaweed, which provide iron, calcium, magnesium and folic acid.
Another point to take into account in the diet has to do with everything related to sugar drinks, although it also places special emphasis on the so-called light. And it is that because of the sweeteners that are added, in the long term, the World Health Organization (WHO) has shown that can harm gut healthcausing an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Finally, one must not forget the fatty cheeseAlthough it is true that this recommendation can be discussed, since the saturated fats in milk have been shown to have health benefits. However, Tomioka believes that the contribution between the proteins it provides and the cholesterol it represents is unbalanced The kinako, made with soy flour and sesame paste, would be your alternative.
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