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<li><em>They cook their food differently. ...﻿</em></li>
<li><em>They drink a lot of tea. ...﻿</em></li>
<li><em>They don't consume dairy products. ...﻿</em></li>
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        </div><h2>According to the most recent World Health Organisation (WHO) study, Japanese women can expect to live to 87.0 years - which is longer than their menfolk whose average life expectancy is 80.5 years. </h2><img src="https://imgk.timesnownews.com/story/1517977995-japan.PNG?tr=w-600,h-450,fo-auto" alt="Want to live long? Here’s the Japanese secret!" title="Want to live long? Here’s the Japanese secret!"><div>
        Thinkstock image&nbsp;      </div><p dir="ltr"><strong dir="ltr">New Delhi:</strong>&nbsp;What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you think of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timesnownews.com/tagresults/healthy-living/3545" dir="ltr">healthy living</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timesnownews.com/tagresults/longevity/3754" dir="ltr">longevity</a>? For most people, it would probably be Japan! Truth is, Japan’s famous high life expectancy has been well-known and researchers have linked it to their healthy lifestyle. The Japanese topped the global table for life expectancy, and on an average, they can expect to live for 83.7 years - compared to the world average of 71 years. According to the most recent World Health Organisation (WHO) study, Japanese women can expect to live up to 87&nbsp;years - which is longer than their menfolk whose average life expectancy is 80.5 years. So, what is it that makes Japanese live longer than any other people on the earth? And it’s not all due to genes. Here are <a href="https://www.timesnownews.com/health/article/seven-healthy-habits-that-make-you-live-a-longer-fuller-life/92937" dir="ltr">seven healthy habits that make you live a longer, fuller life</a>.</p><p>This article unlocks the secrets to Japanese longevity, take a look:</p><h2>They eat a lot of vegetables</h2><p>The key to Japanese longevity is their traditional diet, which is comprised of fresh and unprocessed foods. They eat a&nbsp;balanced diet and consume a lot of vegetables and seasonal fruits. Basically, their traditional meal includes grilled meat, soups and tea.&nbsp;</p><h2>They love their seafood diet</h2><p dir="ltr">For the Japanese, seafood is of utmost importance. In fact, traditional Japanese cuisine, known as <em dir="ltr">'</em><em dir="ltr">washoku</em>', was included in December 2013 as a part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Fish are an indispensable element in traditional Japanese cuisine, such as <em dir="ltr">washoku</em>. We learnt that the Japanese actually don’t enjoy junk and high-calorie food, instead, they love to indulge in a variety of veggies, fish and rice. Eating seaweeds, which are nutrient-rich, is another important part of their daily practice. The UN says that Japan consumes about 100,000 tons of seaweed per year.</p><h2>They cook their food differently</h2><p>Generally, Japanese cooking methods also use water, not oil (or very little), making the food more healthy and nutritious. Their food involves different cooking method like steaming, pan-grilling, broiling, stir-frying, slow-cooking, and fermenting. Soups are a crucial part of their daily diet and taken along with rice and veggies.</p><h2>They drink a lot of tea</h2><p dir="ltr">Tea consumption is an integral part of the everyday Japanese lifestyle. Most teas consumed in Japan is green. Japanese green tea Matcha, which is finely granulated from the entire leaf into a powdered green tea, has numerous health benefits. Matcha tea is much more than a drink, in fact, it is highly valued for its sharp bite, lingering sweetness and it is packed with high antioxidants, chlorophyll, and fibre. <strong dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.timesnownews.com/health/article/five-ways-coffee-is-linked-to-improved-health-better-love-life/180389" dir="ltr">Read:&nbsp;Five ways coffee is linked to improved health, better love life</a></strong></p><h2>They don't consume dairy products</h2><p>The Japanese don’t consume dairy products. Although non-fat milk is pretty healthy, a lot of people drink 1% and 2% milk. Whether or not they are lactose intolerant, Japanese people just don’t really do dairy their whole life. It is learnt that they aren’t fans of bread or meat either.</p><h2>They choose rice over bread</h2><p>Rice (steamed) is eaten with almost everything in Japan. This means they don’t eat as many processed foods, including bread, as most of us do. Bread is made from refined or all-purpose flour which can hamper the digestive system.</p><h2>They use smaller plates</h2><p dir="ltr">Turns out, Japanese people always practice portion control. What does that mean? They eat their food in smaller plates and their dishes are characterised by the quality and not quantity. They also eat their food slowly, helping them feel more satisfied. For weight watchers, portion control is key for <a href="https://www.timesnownews.com/tagresults/weight-loss/3549" dir="ltr">weight loss</a>.</p><h2>They don’t skip breakfast</h2><p>For the Japanese, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You already know the importance of eating a healthy breakfast every day. They begin their day with varied dishes, which include vegetables, rice, soups, eggs, and their essential drink - green tea.</p>

According to the most recent World Health Organisation (WHO) study, Japanese women can expect to live to 87.0 years - which is longer than their menfolk whose average life expectancy is 80.5 years. 

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According to the most recent World Health Organisation (WHO) study, Japanese women can expect to live to 87.0 years - which is longer than their menfolk whose average life expectancy is 80.5 years.

<p><strong>New Delhi: </strong> What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you think of <a href="https://www.timesnownews.com/tagresults/healthy-living/3545">healthy living </a> and <a href="https://www.timesnownews.com/tagresults/longevity/3754">longevity </a>? For most people, it would probably be Japan! Truth is, Japan’s famous high life expectancy has been well-known and researchers have linked it to their healthy lifestyle. The Japanese topped the global table for life expectancy, and on an average, they can expect to live for 83.7 years - compared to the world average of 71 years. According to the most recent World Health Organisation (WHO) study, Japanese women can expect to live up to 87 years - which is longer than their menfolk whose average life expectancy is 80.5 years. So, what is it that makes Japanese live longer than any other people on the earth? And it’s not all due to genes. Here are <a href="https://www.timesnownews.com/health/article/seven-healthy-habits-that-make-you-live-a-longer-fuller-life/92937">seven healthy habits that make you live a longer, fuller life </a>. </p>

<p>This article unlocks the secrets to Japanese longevity, take a look: </p>

<p>The key to Japanese longevity is their traditional diet, which is comprised of fresh and unprocessed foods. They eat a balanced diet and consume a lot of vegetables and seasonal fruits. Basically, their traditional meal includes grilled meat, soups and tea.  </p>

<p>For the Japanese, seafood is of utmost importance. In fact, traditional Japanese cuisine, known as <em>' </em><em>washoku </em>', was included in December 2013 as a part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Fish are an indispensable element in traditional Japanese cuisine, such as <em>washoku </em>. We learnt that the Japanese actually don’t enjoy junk and high-calorie food, instead, they love to indulge in a variety of veggies, fish and rice. Eating seaweeds, which are nutrient-rich, is another important part of their daily practice. The UN says that Japan consumes about 100,000 tons of seaweed per year. </p>

<p>Generally, Japanese cooking methods also use water, not oil (or very little), making the food more healthy and nutritious. Their food involves different cooking method like steaming, pan-grilling, broiling, stir-frying, slow-cooking, and fermenting. Soups are a crucial part of their daily diet and taken along with rice and veggies. </p>

<p>Tea consumption is an integral part of the everyday Japanese lifestyle. Most teas consumed in Japan is green. Japanese green tea Matcha, which is finely granulated from the entire leaf into a powdered green tea, has numerous health benefits. Matcha tea is much more than a drink, in fact, it is highly valued for its sharp bite, lingering sweetness and it is packed with high antioxidants, chlorophyll, and fibre. <strong><a href="https://www.timesnownews.com/health/article/five-ways-coffee-is-linked-to-improved-health-better-love-life/180389">Read: Five ways coffee is linked to improved health, better love life </a> </strong> </p>

<p>The Japanese don’t consume dairy products. Although non-fat milk is pretty healthy, a lot of people drink 1% and 2% milk. Whether or not they are lactose intolerant, Japanese people just don’t really do dairy their whole life. It is learnt that they aren’t fans of bread or meat either. </p>

<p>Rice (steamed) is eaten with almost everything in Japan. This means they don’t eat as many processed foods, including bread, as most of us do. Bread is made from refined or all-purpose flour which can hamper the digestive system. </p>

<p>Turns out, Japanese people always practice portion control. What does that mean? They eat their food in smaller plates and their dishes are characterised by the quality and not quantity. They also eat their food slowly, helping them feel more satisfied. For weight watchers, portion control is key for <a href="https://www.timesnownews.com/tagresults/weight-loss/3549">weight loss </a>. </p>

<p>For the Japanese, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You already know the importance of eating a healthy breakfast every day. They begin their day with varied dishes, which include vegetables, rice, soups, eggs, and their essential drink - green tea. </p>

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