Japanese Oldest Doctors: Just Eat These Every Day and You Will Live to 100

About this Video

• Video Title: Japanese Oldest Doctors: Just Eat These Every Day and You Will Live to 100
• Channel: Healthy Long Life
• Speakers: Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi, Dr. Takayuki Teruya, Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara, Dr. Yumi Ishihara, Dr. Hiromi Shinya
• Duration: 00:10:12

Introduction

This video explores daily habits for better health and longevity, drawing on the research of five prominent Japanese scientists. It focuses on autophagy, a cellular self-cleaning process, and how intermittent fasting, mindful eating (Hara Hachi Bu), and a specific diet can activate it.

Key Takeaways

• Intermittent Fasting: Activating autophagy through intermittent fasting (12-16 hour fasting periods) is highlighted as a key practice. This aligns with natural eating patterns of older generations in Japan.
• Hara Hachi Bu: The Okinawan practice of eating until 80% full promotes mindful eating and calorie restriction, supporting autophagy and reducing metabolic stress. Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara, who lived to 105, exemplified this.
• Specific Diet: A plant-based diet rich in vegetables, seaweed, fermented foods, fish, and legumes, is recommended. Limiting solid meals to one or two per day and avoiding processed foods and excess sugar are emphasized.
• Enzyme-Rich Foods: Dr. Hiromi Shinya's emphasis on enzyme-rich foods (fresh fruits and vegetables, low meat) is mentioned for maintaining gut health and reducing metabolic stress. His "Shinya Little Fast" (16-hour fasting period) is also described.
• Hydration: Starting the day with water is recommended to aid cleansing. Japanese green tea is also noted for its antioxidant properties.