This Is What They Eat In Okinawa To Live Longer

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Okinawa has one of the largest populations of people over 100 years old in the world. Here’s the diet that Okinawans eat in order to live longer and stay healthy well into old age.

When it comes to longevity, there is no one quick fix to guarantee you'll stay healthy and live longer. However, certain lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and community - in combination with genetics and access to healthcare - may help to support a longer life.

For example, several studies have linked regular meat consumption with elevated health risks, while others suggest that plant-based diets - particularly those rich in nutritious whole foods - reduce risk and promote health. Plant-based whole foods are thought to aid overall longevity and could even help to reduce the risk of age-linked illnesses as people get older.

Studies confirm that staying active also helps people live longer and stay healthier. As reported by the BBC, some of the negative effects of inactivity are sometimes confused with natural age-related decline. For example, a slowing metabolism can increase the likelihood of chronic diseases, high blood pressure, and the body’s inability to break down fat.

Staying active also increases the chances of retaining mobility into old age, which helps people maintain their independence for longer. This, in turn, improves mental health and overall quality of life, and also enables older communities to better support each other. All of these factors that aid longevity and healthy aging can be found in Okinawa, Japan.

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