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The Okinawan Diet

The Okinawan Diet

It's high on carbohydrates, low in protein and in calories.

Okinawans eat an abundance of green and yellow vegetables – such as the bitter melon – and various soy products. Although they do eat pork, fish and other meats, these are typically a small component of their overall consumption, which is mostly plant-based foods.

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