The Japanese have an average life expectancy of 81 years and 87 years for men and women respectively. Two years ago, they set a new record: more than 80 thousand people aged 100 or more live in the country.
Such longevity indicators are not associated with genetic characteristics, but with the habits of the nation, which have been around for many centuries.
Eating habits
Most Japanese eat healthy. Fish, fermented soy, vegetables, rice and fruits dominate the diet. Fermented products are given special attention in the country, because the products that have undergone the process are easily absorbed by the body, contain bifido- and lactobacilli, which are important for the intestines, and are enriched with vitamin C. There are almost no flour, fried or fatty foods in the Japanese diet.
Moreover, they do not respect chocolate, sweets, and sugar is exclusively cane. And the Japanese do not have the habit of salting food, finishing it with hot spices, which are often the cause of stomach cancer.
Maximum movement
The Japanese do not accept a sedentary life. They are always in the mood for movement. In the courtyards of Japan, you can see how people do exercises in the morning and evening, play intellectual games, and master light sports. The government of the country has adopted a law on sports minutes at the national level so that people can relax their muscles and rest. Which is important for the Japanese, who are known for their workaholism. There are also programs for pensioners who began their well-deserved rest at 65. It is believed that when people retire, they perceive themselves as useless old men. Psychosomatics is given great importance in the country. Therefore, hobby clubs are widely open.
Strict daily routine
Longevity for the Japanese is inextricably linked with a clear daily routine. They try to go to bed before 11 p.m. and wake up by 6 a.m. This not only helps them stay in shape, but also get a lot done during the day. Studies on longevity and early rising have not revealed anything in common. But, according to experts, a strictly calibrated, full night's sleep is of great importance for life expectancy. To adopt such a habit, you need to determine your sleep norm, because for one it is 5 hours, and for another 8.
Hot springs
Japan is located in a volcanic area and hot springs are not something rare for it. Residents of the country enjoy this natural gift, going to onsen or places for rest. Water heated to 42-45 degrees, filled with minerals, heals the body, treats ailments, strengthens the immune system and prevents early aging. In addition, all onsen have a rule of silence. People not only wash their bodies with healthy water, but also take a break from the hustle and bustle, calm their biological rhythms, enjoy peace. Those living far from the springs can adopt this secret of longevity with the help of ordinary bath salts.
The secrets of Japanese longevity lie in movement, nutrition, hot springs and a strict daily routine, which is generally available to a person anywhere in the world.
