The principle of eating only 80% of the oldest people in Japan

The diet consists of 200 kinds of food and 80% satiety principle, making Okinawa the most populous region in the world.

Nearly two-thirds of Okinawa's population can live independently at the age of 97 without taking care of others. With a tropical climate and favored by nature, it seems that the old generation here is always full of energy. They garden, practice nursing, cycling, even play sports.

Sharing the secret of longevity, Okinawan residents often refer to the words "Ikigai" and "Moai". "Ikigai" means living with purpose. Unlike many parts of the world, the elderly in Japan continue to work to contribute to society. And "Moai" emphasizes the role of close and close social relations in life. However, it is the regime and eating habits that make this land special.

Okinawa meal.(Photo: Be. Okinawa).

The common principle of Okinawan is "hara hachi bu" - meaning stop eating when it's 80% full . This principle is based on scientifically proven phenomenon that the stomach needs 20 minutes to send signals to the brain about the amount of food the body has absorbed. Instead of continuing to eat until you're full, give up the bowl when you're still a little hungry. After a while, the body will be comfortable and comfortable.

If it's not convenient to eat in the house, Okinawan people use a bento box. Although the amount of food in the box is less than the usual meal, it still retains its diversity. Good bento foods include rice, sweet potatoes, bitter gourd goya, a small slice of fish, root vegetables, fruits, miso soup and green tea; These are all very healthy foods. Okinawan people appreciate the diversity in eating. Every day, they eat 18 kinds of food, including seven kinds of vegetables. The diet of Okinawan people has up to 200 different foods.

Although the young people here are having less healthy lifestyles than the older generation, Okinawa is still dubbed the "Immortal Longevity Land" of not only Japan but all over the world.