The Secret to Japanese Health

I have been doing some research into Japanese health and found it very interesting that although Japan has the highest percentage of male smokers in the world at a whopping 75% approx...they also have the longest age expectancy and low smoking related diseases.

Very interesting...

Anyway I did some more research and although baffled over this some scientists believe that the Japanese diet plays a role. High levels of Green Tea with its anti-oxidants may be reducing the negative effects of cigarettes.

Not only that but the Japanese at meal time share food as it is served in dishes and people believe that you slower and less amount this way, as your brain has time to register that you have has enough. This leads to less weight gain and health benefits!!

Finally the Japanese also have very low saturated fat in their food and instead of filling up on foods like cookies, cakes and biscuits they will have complex carbohydrates such as rice. The health benefits of this are once again evident.

Something to think about....