It turns out that these are 5 Japanese eating patterns that make you healthy and slim

Jakarta –

Many Japanese people are known to live long, healthy lives and have an ideal body weight. It turns out that this condition is achieved with a healthy diet like this.

The healthy diet of Japanese people makes them have a fit body. The bonus is that many Japanese women also have an ideal body weight that supports their appearance and activities.

Japanese food is not just sushi. They also consume a variety of foods ranging from fish, seaweed, vegetables, soybeans, rice, fruit and green tea.

They are used to following a diet that is accompanied by a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Japan also has many seasons. Japanese people usually adjust their diet according to the season. Weather is the most important factor.

For winter, Japanese people eat meat, fish and hot soup. While in summer, they prefer to eat cold soups, seafood, cold ramen, and salads.

Even though they are famous for their practical food, Japanese people tend to avoid high-calorie foods and fast food.

Here are some of the secrets of a healthy Japanese diet, according to Bright Side:

1. Cook food in a healthy way
The eating habits that keep Japanese women at an ideal weight lie in the cooking methods used. They use traditional cooking methods.

Most of them cook by boiling, grilling, steaming, or frying with a little oil.

The method above is believed to be able to maintain the nutritional content of processed food.

Japanese women are careful enough to add spices to keep the food light without overloading the stomach, liver and kidneys.

2. Eat sufficient portions
Eating in Japan is said to be like a ritual. Japanese people eat slowly, eating side dishes in small pieces, and the cutlery and plates used are also small.

They like to maintain the natural flavors of the ingredients used. That’s why they rarely ‘decorate’ food.

Each side dish has its own plate. The contents of the side dishes on the plate were also not full. This is done to prevent them from overeating.

3. Prefer rice over bread

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Rice is an important part of every meal. Rice is cooked without salt or butter.

Thus, minimal consumption of starchy foods helps them maintain an ideal body shape.

4. Prioritize breakfast

Japanese breakfast menu Photo: iStock

Breakfast is the most important time of the day to eat. Their main meal consists of several dishes. There is usually fish, rice, omelets, miso soup, soy dishes with vegetables, seaweed and tea.

5. Don’t eat sweets to end your meal
Dessert is a long-awaited moment. However, not for Japanese people.

It’s so strict, they eat ice cream made from rice (mochi). Usually they eat low-fat and low-sugar foods for dessert.

This article was published on CNN Indonesia with the title “5 Eating Habits That Make Japanese People’s Bodies Always Ideal and Healthy”

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