LONG-LIFE SECRET

Who would not want a long life? It seemed almost everyone wanted to live a healthy life until old age, even more than 100 years. It is quite impossible, considering the life expectancy of the world population is 68 years old. But for the people of Okinawa (Japan), Sardinia (Italy), and Loma Linda (California), it is not impossible. The proof, the population could reach the age of 90 years, even more than 100years old!
What's the secret? This time the Tropicana Slim will explore the secrets of living a healthy population of Okinawa.
Eating the Okinawan Way
Residents of Okinawa is one of the most long life in Japan and possibly in dunia1, 3.Okinawa people reach age 100 years, even more. Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, stroke and heart disease were the most rarely found in sini3. What are the secrets of Okinawan longevity?
Let's Go Low GI: Source of the main carbohydrate of Okinawa purple yam Satsuma Imo is rich in fiber. Sweet potatoes are a low glycemic index value (value IG 55). The result, cassava does not raise blood sugar quickly so good for diabetes. Other benefits include: sweet potatoes are high in vitamins A, C and E to fight free radicals. Sweet potatoes are also rich in B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin and vitamin B6, which lowers risk of heart disease.The Super Soy: Soy rich in antioxidant flavonoids, isoflavones, fiber, vitamins and low in saturated fat. No wonder breast and prostate cancer are very rare in Okinawa. Cause, diligent Okinawans eat soy isoflavone-rich (about 3 ounces per day). Soybeans also have a low glycemic index which helps regulate sugar darah3Hara hachi-bu, or eating up to 80% full. This culture teaches us to limit the calories consumed, and reduce foods high in sugar, high in saturated fats and processed foods such as canned foods and frozen foods. No wonder, people of Okinawa have normal weight and avoid obesity or obesitas4.Reduce salt. Consumption of salt people of Okinawa at least compared to the Japanese on umumnya6. The result, the risk of high blood pressure and stroke was reduced drastically. No wonder the incidence rate of stroke is very low in Okinawa.Fruit, vegetables, spices. Okinawans eat lots of tomatoes and watermelon are rich likopen12. Lycopene is an antioxidant that counteract free radicals, the initial cause of cancer. Okinawan people regularly consume any Goya or pare. Goya high in fiber and vitamin C that could potentially reduce the risk of diabetes3. Okinawa cuisine too high antioxidant-rich spices, so good for the heart.Not only that, the people of Okinawa longevity was due to active and diligent drinking green tea rich in antioxidants.