Longevity in Okinawa (Intro)

[auggiedoggy]

As long as they stick to their tradiotnal diet they'll do just fine.

[auggiedoggy]

traditional ;o)

[NorthCentralMass]

correct me if I'm wrong but these people eat plenty of seaweed with antioxidant properties

[Jenfucius]

Japanese eat it as as well.

But for some reason Okinawans still live slightly longer than most Japanese.

There must be something else the Okinawans are eating.

[Schizopantheist]

@Jenfucius sweet potato as staple instead of white rice+ less salt