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Okinawa Diet, the Japanese secret to thinness
Most Japanese are thin, except sumo wrestlers, sure, healthy and above all, manage to live a long time: over 470 000 people over 90 years, and the average life expectancy for men is 77 years and for women is 80, the highest in the world.
Japan’s place where this is most visible in Okinawa. On this island people are a true example of healthy living, defined as Nuchi Gusui which encompasses the thought that the food be your medicine and medicine be your food.
According to the philosophy of life of people of Okinawa, youth and lasaluddeben seen as a chair with three legs, each leg represents food, exercise, happiness and relaxation (these two are one).
Okinawa Japanese eat more vegetables and fruit food of animal origin. Suconsumopromedio of vegetables and fruits is 10 cups, especially carrots, soy, seaweed, onions, cabbage and green peppers. And eat 3 to 5 cups of whole grains such as rice and corn.
The preferred meat could not be other than fish, which eat up to 3 times a day. The most consumed fish are cold water fish like salmon and tuna are rich in omega 3.
Calcium is essential, so eat lots of milk, soybeans and broccoli. And to release toxins, take green tea or black tea alone.
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3 Differences for Men and Women Diet
Men and women have some different biological needs. Therefore, our diet should take into account these differences. There are certain health problems are most frequent in women and men. Women, for example, are more prone to breast cancer and osteoporosis. Men, on the other hand, tend to develop prostate problems. Understanding then three nutritional differences between men and women.
Iron: This mineral is vital for health. If we suffer iron deficiency anemia. This is characterized by fatigue, inhibition of memory and poor concentration. The mensutruación causes some women have a low level of iron in their blood. Therefore, it is advisable to increase the consumption of green leafy vegetables like spinach.
Although anemia can also occur among men tends to be less frequent. Until about 15 years for men and women need the same amount of iron. During adulthood, however, women need 15 to 18 milligrams of iron per day while men about 8 to 11 milligrams. Also, bear in mind that during pregnancy women need almost twice as much iron (over 28 milligrams for normal fetal development.)
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