Have you ever wonder why that Japanese women look slim and younger than their age and live a longer life as compared to other countries.
Ladies ladies out there, please pay attention now...you will know the secrets very soon!
Well the secrets are :
1) They never eat canned food. Typical Japanese have sashimi and sushi for their meal. No preserved or processed food. They eat a lot of fish like salmon and seafood that are high in protein. Moreover, fish reduce risk of heart disease and is full of omega 3 which are good for the skin. This explains why the majority of the japanese ladies stay slim and younger looking.
2) Typical Japanese ladies do not drink. They refrain themselves from it.
I do not know and can't say so about the younger generation.
3) Okinawa has the most longevity of any place in the world with a life expectancy of 81.2 years. They key factor to it is they practise calorie control in a cultural habit of eating until you are 80% full.
No overeating and no buffets...:)
4) Japanese are masters of zen. Staying calm is a Japanese attitude that has been proven be a key factor in keeping them youthful.
In the Okinawa study, centenarians shows low in displaying time urgency, tension and high in self-confidence and unyieldness. They are easy going, optimistic and adaptable. This is something we really have to adopt and practice especially this economic downturn time when everybody is feeling uncertain and dull about their future. Gan ba de... Jia You Jia You... buck up...:)
4) Japanese walks everywhere. They walk a lot. Instead of driving to supermarket once a week to lug back the week long of food, they usually walk to and from everyday. It is a walking culture which they cultivate over the years.
So ladies wait no further, start your walking regime now. A little walking every day does wonders for your well-being.
5) No maid policy. Instead of sitting down at a desk bound job, it is easier to stay slim tending to children and cleaning house. It is a common practice for a married women in Japan. They believe in doing everything themselves and not hiring maids.
Can our modern and capable mother do it in this technological, fast moving society? Well.... I would think it is difficult without the support and co-operation from your spouse or children... otherwise, it will be difficult to be a zen master. Hahaha...
6)Many Japanese ladies believe in natural therapies. They love hydrotherapies which help to relieve stress, soften the skin and releases endorphins.
Japanese faith in all things natural do not just stop at the food but extends over to what they apply to their skins. As such, if you review the skincare product in the market, you will find most of it natural or organic.
7) Japanese women are less ambitious and career minded as compared to woman around other developed countries. They are mostly full-time homemaker once after she is married or has a family. This cultural attitude actually means Japanese women experience less mental and emotional stress than those who are struggling to strike a balance between career and family. They have a well-defined role and they usually pick up leisure hobbies which is able to occupy their free time.
For this, I envy the Japanese culture.
