Revealing the secret of life expectancy like Japanese people

If you are looking for a secret to living a long and healthy life, you can learn from Japanese women. A new study reveals that it is the diet that helps women in the longevity of the sunrise country to rank among the highest in the world.

According to data from the General Statistics Office of England, the average life expectancy of Japanese women is 86.4, while those of the same sex in the UK only live an average of 82.7 years. The average life expectancy of men in two countries seems to be less different, with 79.9 years for Japanese men and 78.9 years for British men.

Nutrition rich in fish and green tea is considered the secret to help Japanese women live longer and healthier.

Vietnamese people now have an average life expectancy lower than those of both countries, with men reaching 70.2 years and women reaching 75.6 years, as of 2013.

According to experts, women in other countries, especially in Western countries, are able to significantly increase the average life expectancy if they adopt the healthy lifestyle of Japanese friends.Japanese diet is rich in whole grains, vegetables, soybeans and green tea.

Japanese women eat an average of 3 fish meals per week with smaller, more selective rations and include live fish. Compared to British women, Japanese women absorb about 25% less calories. Experts say that using chopsticks also helps to reduce the rate of eating, giving the body time to recognize what is being absorbed and thus eating less.

All of these factors combine to form a proper diet, helping Japanese women live long and healthy until "silver and long teeth".