The habits of people in the three countries with the longest lives in the world, Vietnamese people also do it but not often

Each of these countries has secrets to living a long life that most Vietnamese people have also followed. However, the important thing is to maintain those good habits every day.

Birth, old age, illness, and death are the natural laws of a human life. Some people unfortunately die at a very young age, but there are also people who can live a long and healthy life.

If you don't take into account unexpected situations like accidents, how can you live a long and healthy life?

According to the 2018 World Health Statistics published by the World Health Organization, ranking each country's life expectancy based on the average life expectancy index, Japan ranks first with the highest average life expectancy in the world reaching 84, 2 years old, in which the average life expectancy for women is 87.1 years and for men is 81.1 years.

Switzerland and Spain ranked second and third respectively. The next countries are France, Singapore, Australia, Italy, Canada, South Korea and Norway.

According to scientists' conclusions, people in these countries have many good living habits that are worth learning.

Japan: 2 eating habits, 1 healthy hobby

1. Japanese people "love fish like life"

Japan is one of the countries that eats the most fish in the world, on average each Japanese person eats more than 100kg of fish per year, 5-6 times higher than the world average.

Japanese people consume more fish than rice per capita each year. This country's population accounts for less than 2% of the world's population but consumes up to 70% of the world's eels.

Fish is rich in protein necessary for human growth and development. The protein in fish is better than poultry and livestock products, and the meat has a more delicious taste.

Japan is one of the countries that eats the most fish in the world.

In particular, beef takes 5 hours to digest in the human stomach, while fish only takes 2 to 3 hours. The human body can absorb 83-90% of the protein in fish, while the human body can only absorb 75% of the protein in red meat.

2. Japanese food is mainly original

Unlike the Chinese who favor rich cooking methods such as stir-frying and frying, the Japanese cooking method mainly uses raw foods either steamed, cooled or boiled to retain the original flavor of the dish.

In the Japanese diet, there is generally less oil, less salt and less spice. The principle of eating is light and trying to preserve the original flavor of various nutritional ingredients.

Cooking methods such as steaming, cooling and boiling can provide fiber, vitamins, minerals and other active ingredients to the greatest extent, reduce the production of carcinogens and are of great significance for human health. health and longevity.

3. Japanese people like to bathe and walk

Japanese people's longevity is also closely related to their health care regimen.

The Japanese are the people who love to bathe the most in the world. In addition to a fully equipped bathroom in each home, there are also public bathrooms scattered throughout the community.

 Many Japanese people are interested in the walking exercise method.

Japanese bathing is not just an ordinary bath but also very special. Japan not only innovated bathing methods and invented baths such as rice wine baths, flower baths, vegetable soup baths, apple baths. that not only clean the body but also have preventive and conditioning effects. Treat some diseases and relax stress.

In addition, many Japanese people are also very interested in the walking exercise method. Some studies suggest that this is one of the main factors why the average life expectancy of Japanese people ranks among the top in the world.

Switzerland: 2 foods that prolong life

1. The Swiss love dairy products the most

Eating cheese and drinking milk in moderation is a good habit to prolong life.

Some studies indicate that the Swiss people's high consumption of cheese and dairy products is a major factor in longevity.

Cheese is rich in vitamins, calcium and protein, which help increase resistance, protect eyesight and increase metabolism.

Eating cheese and drinking milk in moderation is a good habit to prolong life. In Switzerland, where there are many high-quality pastures, good breeds of dairy cows and long-standing cheese making technology, this is an important factor for this country to become the country with the second highest average life expectancy in the world. world.

2. The Swiss love pure chocolate

Chocolate can cause the human brain to release dopamine, increasing feelings of excitement and joy.

The Swiss invented milk chocolate in 1875 and now Swiss chocolate is famous all over the world. Research shows that chocolate can cause the human brain to release dopamine, increasing feelings of excitement and happiness. And scientific researchers have also found a link between dark chocolate and a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke.

Despite eating a lot of chocolate, Switzerland has one of the lowest obesity rates in Europe, only about 9%. This is because they use pure chocolate instead of adding lactose or sweetness to them for eating.

Spain: Diet and sleeping habits

1. The purest Mediterranean diet

This diet advocates eating lots of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables and local foods.

In Spain, the average life expectancy in 2018 was 83.1 years old, of which men were 80.3 years old and women were 85.7 years old. The main cause of longevity is the diet of the Spaniards, who follow a traditional Mediterranean diet.

The Mediterranean diet generally refers to the diets of Southern European countries along the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece, Italy, and Spain. The principles of this diet advocate eating lots of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables and local foods.

Rich in olive oil, fish and vegetables, the Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and high cholesterol.

2. Spaniards have to take a lunch break

Spaniards also maintain the habit of taking regular lunch breaks.

Spaniards also maintain the habit of taking a lunch break, with local shops and offices closing from 2pm to 5pm for people to rest and have meals with their families.

The city of Aldo in the Spanish province of Valencia has issued an official statement requiring people to rest for 3 hours between 2pm and 5pm every day, and parents are not allowed to let children outside, and are not allowed to make noise on the street and in the community that disturbs residents.

Taking a nap every day is truly the best way to recharge your health.