Japanese Female Life Expectancy: Number One Again!
What lives an average of 86.44 years and looks great doing it? If you guessed Japanese women, you guess correctly. The Latest Japanese health ministry report has announced that Japanese women have claimed the title of longest living humans on earth for the 25th straight year in 2009. Japanese men dropped from 4th to 5th place with an average life expectancy of 79.59 years, not too shabby, but still behind their female counterparts. The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry of Japan attributed the increase to improved treatment of the three major causes of death among Japanese — cancer, cardiac disorders and strokes — as well as pneumonia. I would go a step further and say that the Japanese traditional diet is a major factor in Japanese longevity. The simple fish and vegetable dishes in your typical Japanese meal offer a balance of low calorie, Omega 3 and protein highly conducive to a healthy and long life. Why not join the league of “Long Lifers” today by making small changes to your daily diet? A great way to start is with the book Japanese Women Don’t Get Old or Fat, by Naomi Moriyama. You’ll learn the simple secrets behind preparing Japanese meals and how to loose some of that unwanted fat naturally.
