The Japanese island of Okinawa has much more than its fair share of people over 100 – and one key ingredient of their diets ...

Today, the Okinawa region upholds many of the same core values when it comes to food and nourishment, says Miyashita, who was ...

Okinawa in Japan has the highest number of centenarians in the world, and the islanders' diet is a major factor in their long ...

Centenarians eat foods like beans, leafy greens, nuts, and whole grains. Many of them focus on a plant-based diet.

Today, the Okinawa region upholds many of the same core values when it comes to food and nourishment, says Miyashita, who was born and raised in Japan. The diet is low in calories and centers on ...

Fermented foods are found in most blue zone diets. For instance, sourdough wheat bread is a staple in Sardinia and miso soup is common in the Okinawan diet. However, the role of fermented foods in ...

She points to the practice in Okinawa where people stop when they ... the core principles behind the Blue Zones lifestyle—such as a whole-foods diet, community, physical activity, and purposeful ...

The people of Okinawa in Japan have the highest percentage of centenarians in the world, and their diet is a key factor in ...