Live long and healthy with the Okinawa program

Live long and healthy with the Okinawa program - In Okinawa, people live longer, healthy and happy. What is the secret of longevity record of the inhabitants of this island of Japan? You also gradually, you can take the Okinawa program.

Secrets of Okinawa Program

- Eat less (about 300 fewer calories), expand the variety of foods (206 different foods are referenced), to enjoy with art and fun.
- Focusing largely plant-based foods (approximately 78% of our food).
- Eating soy and derivatives (intake of phytoestrogens).
- Replace much bread and other cereals rice (gluten-free).
- In the part given to food of animal origin (22% of the ration), focus on fish, limit meat and avoid dairy products.

- Increase strongly the antioxidant intake (tea, vegetables, fruits, soy, spices), omega-3 (rapeseed oil, fish) and magnesium (especially soy and tofu, beans, sesame seeds, green vegetables , sweet potatoes). These are the three types of the most important nutrients in the fight against aging, inflammation, and the majority of diseases.
- At any age, physical activity should be regular and abundant.
- Use widely methods of stress management, relaxation, meditation, etc..
- Growing every day invaluable to the existence of the universe, of all material and cultural wealth of life. Developing a sense of connection beyond self to nature and ancestors, a sense of belonging and rootedness. Maintain the desire and pleasure of 'last'.
Adopt a positive thought. Develop flexible and generous convictions. Perspective. Cultivating independence, health and live well, but also friendly relations and recreation. Strive to maintain a good mood, to be happy and active.
- Keeping up with the elderly and family.

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