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The Okinawa diet is based on the traditions of the inhabitants of the Ryukyu Islands in Japan. Average lifespans vary wildly across different countries and the island is no exception. In Japan, the average lifespan is 84 years old – and five times as many Okinawans are expected to live to 100 years old than their counterparts in other areas of the country. What’s their secret to a long life? Many think it may be due to their diet.....

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So how, precisely, may this plant-forward diet contribute to blowing out 100 candles on the proverbial birthday cake? “One of the reasons the Okinawa diet may help with longevity is the high antioxidant content. Plant-based foods, including the sweet potato, are high in antioxidants and protect against disease to extend life,” shares Jinan Banna, Ph.D., RD, referencing this 2016 study. #eathealthy #nutritiousanddelicious #balancedeating #balanceddiet #dietitian #okinawa #okinawadiet…

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The Okinawa diet is based on a few key principles. First, the diet emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables, which are rich in antioxidants and other nutrients. Second, the diet includes moderate amounts of protein, mostly from fish and tofu. And third, the diet is relatively low in calories. So if you're looking to improve your health, there's no need to look any further than the Okinawan diet.

The Okinawa diet is based on a few key principles. First, the diet emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables, which are rich in antioxidants and other nutrients. Second, the diet includes moderate amounts of protein, mostly from fish and tofu. And third, the diet is relatively low in calories. So if you're looking to improve your health, there's no need to look any further than the Okinawan diet.

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The purple sweet potato is a staple food of the Okinawan diet. It’s also known as “beni-imo”, and it contributes to one of the longest life expectancies in the world!

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Okinawans eat wheat and are among the healthiest in the world. Okinawans eat Grain and are among the healthiest on earth. Okinawans avoid pork. Japanese longest lived people from Okinawans avoid eating fish. Those who ate LESS Saturated fat had the longest lifespans. Centenarians eat carbs and are lean and live over 100+ years old.   LOOK! http://www.flickr.com/photos/centenarian-diet-research/13896009837

OKINAWAN CENTENARIANS DO NOT EAT A DIET BASED ON PORK. THE WORD "OKINAWA" DOES NOT MEAN "ISLAND OF PORK" IN JAPANESE. THAT IS FALSE. OKINAWAN CENTENARIANS EAT A DIET THAT IS 98% VEGETARIAN and 96% VEGAN. OKINAWA'S OLDEST PERSONS EAT A HIGH-CARB LOW-FAT PLANT-BASED DIET. THE LONGEST LIVED PEOPLE AVOID MEAT AND EAT A DIET BASED ON LARGE VOLUMES OF GRAIN. SOURCE: "The Diet of the World’s Longest-Lived People and Its Potential Impact on Morbidity and Life Span" JOURNAL: Annals of the Academy of…

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When traveling in Okinawa it is impossible not to try on the main local foods. Everybody has heard about the benefits of the delicious and varied Japanese food, and one can say the same for the former Ryukyu kingdom’s...

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the ultimate guide to meal prep for the okinawa diet

Tired of the low-carb diets floating around? The Okinawa diet includes plenty of high-fiber carbs and a mostly plant-based style of eating. Get this diet’s details in our latest post on the ISSA blog.

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Daily Vegan Tips on Instagram: "👉🏽 FOLLOW vegan coach @anaiszanotti and DM HER THE WORD “𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐘“of you are ready to get into your best health and physique of your dream! - There are few things (kale) that make me happier than novel areas of inquiry within the world of nutrition. In today’s blog post, link in bio, I explore both the dietary pattern and specific dietary components of the people of Okinawa, Japan - a region of the world with some of the longest life expectancies. You wanna talk

Daily Vegan Tips on Instagram: "👉🏽 FOLLOW vegan coach @anaiszanotti and DM HER THE WORD “𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐘“of you are ready to get into your best health and physique of your dream! - There are few things (kale) that make me happier than novel areas of inquiry within the world of nutrition. In today’s blog post, link in bio, I explore both the dietary pattern and specific dietary components of the people of Okinawa, Japan - a region of the world with some of the longest life expectancies. You wanna…

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Okinawa, Japan Blue Zone Diet: 7 Foods to Live to 100

In the Blue Zone of Okinawa, Japan, foods like purple sweet potatoes and squid-ink soup may help lower people's risk of developing cancer or diabetes.

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