10 Reasons Why The Japanese Live Longer Than Others

The 10 reasons: http://pulptastic.com/10-reasons-japanese-people-get-really-old/?utm_content=buffer4223a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

It’s no secret that the people of the land of the rising sun tend to outlive pretty much everyone else. For years, people in the West have been looking at the Japanese and scratching their heads, witnessing as Japan rose from having one of the lowest life expectancies post-WWII, to topping the charts globally.

What gives? Although there are no definite answers, years of scientific research and anecdotal evidence have revealed some answers — and tips for the rest of us.

Traditionally, the Japanese eat lots of rice, veg and fish — generally in that order — and Japan’s infatuation with fermented soy and seaweed means they have no lack of vitamins, minerals, and beneficial phytochemicals.

Unfortunately, from the 19th century onward, there has been an increase in unhealthy Western habits — breaded and battered meats and more recently, white bread, refined sugars, and copious amounts of sweets.

Please do read the rest of the 9 reasons by clicking on the link above.

Eat enough. Mostly plants. And you’ll be well on your way towards compassionate eating (and possibly, a long and healthy life!).

This was our home-cooked dinner tonight:

That’s stir-fried baby cabbage and a mean curry (made with organic curry powder and millet milk) of carrot, potatoes, french beans, cabbage, tomatoes and cauliflower, fast pressure-cooked.  Served with brown rice.

Malaysian-styled, of course!

Source: https://myanimalcare.org/2015/07/27/10-reasons-why-the-japan..

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