Hmmm....I love fat, salt and sugar and I want to live long and be healthy. But, it seems there's evidence that although it's possible to live a long and healthy life, the fat, salt and sugar needs to be removed from your diet. Darn. I found this article on AOL that was actually from CNN. I must do more research on this one. :)
From: AOL Article on The Secrets of Okinawa's Elderly
(Dec. 8, 2008) -- In Okinawa, Japan, it's not unusual to see people in their 90s and older running, dancing, or even climbing trees. Illnesses like cancer, heart disease and Alzheimers are almost unheard of. The island has the world's highest percentage of people 100 or older.
What is Okinawa's secret? CNN spoke to a gerontologist who has studied life there for 15 years. He pointed to a range of factors, not the least of which was a diet low in fat, salt and sugar. Okinawans remain physically active well into old age, enjoy a strong sense of community and have access to good health care.
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