The Japanese strictly follow the principles of food and are therefore healthier and longer-lived compared to other peoples. Regardless of gender, the average life expectancy of the Japanese is 75 years, say European nutritionists.
Studies on the lifestyle of the Japanese are an example for all peoples of the world. At the same time, it is remarkable that the population of this country has an active life until old age, that chronic diseases are not common, and the obesity rate is only 3%, compared to the obesity rate of French people.
11% and 32% for Americans. Nutritionists in many countries even talk about the magic of Japanese-style food that combines all the nutrients needed for enviable health with low-calorie foods. Moreover, each dish is very tasty and inviting.
What are the seven secrets of the Japanese Diet
Japanese nutritionists divide the staple foods into seven groups: fish, vegetables, rice, soy, noodles, tea (especially green ones) and fruits.
In Japan, dishes are served separately, on plates and in small bowls. Those who sit at the table (in the family or in a community) serve small portions; that is why it is said that the Japanese taste everything. Over time, the habit of eating less intervenes and the motto is observed: “Eat until you feel 80% full.
For breakfast, the Japanese serve a traditional Miso soup (made from tofu, dried seaweed and a little green onion or leek).
Food is thermally processed in a gentle manner (as little as possible).
Bread is replaced with rice.
And the desserts are divided into small portions. The typical Japanese dessert consists of assorted fruit salad, nicely placed on the plate. The Japanese also taste Western delicacies such as ice cream, but in very small quantities. At each meal, the Japanese serve a large glass of green tea, which is enjoyed leisurely.
The Japanese do not give up their culinary preferences and do not follow restrictive diets. They always consume these delicacies, but they do not exceed the “ordinary portion”.
Here are the principles of Japanese food
1.Each dish is eaten slowly, in small sips, chewing food well, savoring the flavors of each dish
2. Food is served in bowls or on small plates. Japanese nutritionists claim that Europeans eager to follow such a diet, using the tiny bowl of food, are sad for a while, until they get used to the new style of food.
3. The Japanese make up their daily menu carefully, because they take into account a famous saying that: When you eat something you like, your life is extended by 75 days.
4. The Japanese diet is not a diet that is limited to six weeks or six months to lose weight, but means a new lifestyle that must be adopted.
5. Chocolate, potatoes and cakes are replaced with alternatives: fruits, vegetables and soups.
6. White rice should also be replaced with brown rice.
7. A demonstration study, conducted at the University of Pennsylvania, showed that the strategy of gradually reducing food portions can be tolerated without problems. The researchers served a group of women 25 percent smaller portions of food daily, then 30 percent, compared to the amounts they normally ate. At the end of the study, the study subjects consumed only 800 calories and did not feel the need to eat more.
8. If we eat small portions at the table we will get rid of excess pounds. Studies on the amount of food have
demonstrated that when we receive large portions of food we eat them, even if we are not hungry.
What are the health sources of the Japanese diet
The Japanese diet includes large amounts of rice, which are consumed daily without oil or butter.
Up to five different dishes are served at each meal.
They also eat cooked food.
Vegetable delicacies are prepared from vegetables: lettuce, onions, tomatoes, hot peppers, salad, carrots, spinach, bamboo shoots, beets, either boiled in sauce or lightly fried.
Fish is another culinary preference for the Japanese: the fatter it is, the tastier it is. Salmon, tuna, even mackerel, sardines or herring are part of the daily menu of the Japanese. The Omega 3 fatty acids in the composition of the fish keep the Japanese heart healthy and ensure a very good mood.
The Japanese eat fresh food; they pay attention to the date and time the product they want to buy was packaged and the date it expires.
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