HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
With average life expectancy of 84.2 years Japan is the healthiest country in the world, followed by Switzerland 83.8, Spain 83.5, Italy 83.4, Israel and Iceland 82.9.
The secret of the health of the Japanese must be their traditional diet, which consists of rice, fish, vegetables, seaweed, Japanese pickles, green tea and miso (a kind of fermented soyabeen product). Unlike many Western diets, this diet has a very low intake of red meat. Usually red meat is linked with health issues such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
Japanese culture too contribute significantly for their well being. They have changed into slow movement in the 90s. This helps people to stay connected with others and with nature. The inhabitants at the southern island of Japan have less cancer, heart disease and dementia than Americans. The women here have the longest life on earth. Their strong dedication to family and friends also contribute significantly on their health. There are plenty of gardens in Japan which are said to have healing benifits.
(Indebted to the article by Beth Howell dated 7 September 2021)
K V George
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