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Healthy food habits you should borrow from the Japanese to stay fit

A traditional Japanese diet consists of fresh seasonal fish, seafood, and plant-based foods with minimal amounts of animal protein, added sugars, and fat. Their eating method may provide numerous health benefits, including improved weight loss, digestion, longevity, and promoting overall health.

Published on: Jul 29, 2022 5:53 PM IST

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Life is no more slow than it used to be during the times of our ancestors. A lot has changed over the years and technology has a huge role to play in making things easier and faster for our speedy life. With no time in hand, our eating pattern has also been affected tremendously and is hampering our overall health. It is the year 2022 and the Japanese are still following the eating habits their ancestors have left behind and that is one of the biggest reasons for their long and healthy lifespan. (Unsplash)

Published on Jul 29, 2022 5:53 PM

Life is no more slow than it used to be during the times of our ancestors. A lot has changed over the years and technology has a huge role to play in making things easier and faster for our speedy life. With no time in hand, our eating pattern has also been affected tremendously and is hampering our overall health. It is the year 2022 and the Japanese are still following the eating habits their ancestors have left behind and that is one of the biggest reasons for their long and healthy lifespan. (Unsplash)

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Small quantities: The Japanese use small utensils to avoid overeating. For them, eating is more of ritual than a feast. (Unsplash)

Published on Jul 29, 2022 5:53 PM

Small quantities: The Japanese use small utensils to avoid overeating. For them, eating is more of ritual than a feast. (Unsplash)

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Prefer fresh foods: The ingredients used in their dishes are all fresh and in season. They prefer fresh fish and meat over anything canned. (Unsplash)

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Prefer fresh foods: The ingredients used in their dishes are all fresh and in season. They prefer fresh fish and meat over anything canned. (Unsplash)

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Eating fermented foods: Fermented foods are superfoods for the Japanese that act as natural probiotics. It helps boost gut health and the immune system. Two famous fermented Japanese dishes are nato and miso. (Unsplash)

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Eating fermented foods: Fermented foods are superfoods for the Japanese that act as natural probiotics. It helps boost gut health and the immune system. Two famous fermented Japanese dishes are nato and miso. (Unsplash)

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Traditional cooking methods: They prefer steaming, stewing, and grilling their meals and for frying, they use a special pan with minimal oil. They do not cook vegetables for a longer duration to retain their nutrition. They avoid overpowering their dishes with spices and keep them as natural as possible. (Unsplash)

Published on Jul 29, 2022 5:53 PM

Traditional cooking methods: They prefer steaming, stewing, and grilling their meals and for frying, they use a special pan with minimal oil. They do not cook vegetables for a longer duration to retain their nutrition. They avoid overpowering their dishes with spices and keep them as natural as possible. (Unsplash)

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Stop eating when they are 80% full: We often tend to overeat when there is a platter filled with our favourite dishes in front of us but the Japanese stop eating when they are just about to be full. They follow the “Hara Hachibu” philosophy which means to eat until you are 80 per cent full. (Unsplash)

Published on Jul 29, 2022 5:53 PM

Stop eating when they are 80% full: We often tend to overeat when there is a platter filled with our favourite dishes in front of us but the Japanese stop eating when they are just about to be full. They follow the “Hara Hachibu” philosophy which means to eat until you are 80 per cent full. (Unsplash)

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Small quantities: The Japanese use small utensils to avoid overeating. For them, eating is more of ritual than a feast. (Unsplash)

Published on Jul 29, 2022 5:53 PM

Small quantities: The Japanese use small utensils to avoid overeating. For them, eating is more of ritual than a feast. (Unsplash)

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