The people of Okinawa Japan are known to be the leanest, healthiest people in the world. This island pearl of the Pacific boasts the highest percentage of centenarians of anywhere on earth. Diabetes and heart disease are virtually nonexistent in Okinawa.
What's more, less than 3% of the Okinawan population is overweight, compared to 67% of Americans! And here's what's so amazing: over 70% of the Okinawan diet is comprised of supposedly fattening carbs, such as rice and lentils.
According to recent peer-reviewed studies, scientists now believe that the Okinawan people's unbelievable good health may be directly related to the fact that they consume more tea, per capita, than ANY other population in the world.
The average Okinawan drinks at least 2 cups of tea daily. Interestingly, this isn't just any kind of tea. This tea is Okinawan Tea.
Unlike your run-of-the-mill green and black teas, the tea blends popular throughout Okinawa are delicious and very rich in powerful, health-promoting nutrients, including catechins, antioxidants and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).
Scientists are now discovering these nutrients carry tremendous health benefits, which may help explain the truly remarkable good health experienced by the people of Okinawa.
Assists in maintaining healthy body weight.*
EGCG may contribute to reducing excess body fat.*
May assist people living with diabetes.*
May assist in managing high cholesterol levels.*
May assist in maintaining healthy blood pressure.*
May help promote healthy skin.*
May boost immune system.*
May help improve mental well-being and relieve anxiety.*
*Okinawan tea is 100% herbal based. It is not a prescription medicine. (disclaimer)
Live to a hundred
Presenter: Bernadette Young
"Yes you can live to be a hundred years old ... and be fit and alert while you're at the same time. The Japanese island of Okinawa has the world's highest prevalence of centenarians. Dr Bradley Wilcox from the Pacific Health research Institute has spent ten years studying why people in Okinawa live so long."
Forever Young
Presenter: Liam Bartlett
"...Mind you, in a far less severe way, our time in Okinawa showed clearly that you don’t have to go gaunt to grow old. The locals there have been essentially living a ‘CR’ lifestyle, in a more sensible way, for generations and the result is more centenarians per capita than any other place on earth. We met a beautiful lady called Chiyoko Asato who, at 110, is one of the oldest on the island (and the world for that matter!). She was sprightly and happy with lovely skin and a fabulous laugh that reflected a wonderful spirit. And in true Japanese fashion, she was insistent we polished off all the tea and juice and biscuits that she could muster. I left her home thinking if Dr David Sinclair could guarantee my 110th year to be that good, he will truly be creating a medical miracle."
