:''“The food intake pattern in Okinawa has been different from that in other regions of Japan. The people there have never been influenced by Buddhism. Hence, there has been no taboo regarding eating habits. Eating meat was not stigmatized, and consumption of pork and goat was historically high...The intake of meat was higher in Okinawa... On the other hand, the intake of fish was lower... Intake of NaCl was lower...Deep colored vegetables were taken more in Okinawa... These characteristics of dietary status are thought to be among the crucial factors which convey longevity and good health to the elderly in Okinawa Prefecture...Unexpectedly, we did not find any vegetarians among the centenarians.”..'' | :''“The food intake pattern in Okinawa has been different from that in other regions of Japan. The people there have never been influenced by Buddhism. Hence, there has been no taboo regarding eating habits. Eating meat was not stigmatized, and consumption of pork and goat was historically high...The intake of meat was higher in Okinawa... On the other hand, the intake of fish was lower... Intake of NaCl was lower...Deep colored vegetables were taken more in Okinawa... These characteristics of dietary status are thought to be among the crucial factors which convey longevity and good health to the elderly in Okinawa Prefecture...Unexpectedly, we did not find any vegetarians among the centenarians.”..'' |