Japanese women are tops again

[KoKo]

Hello

I'm sure by now most of you have read or heard about the new life expectancy/longevity statistics.

Japanese women remained at the top at nearly 86 1/2 years. Followed by Hong Kong women at 86.1, women from France at 84.5 years,and women from Switzerland at 84.4 years.

The highest life expectancy for men is in Qatar (Middle East/Persian Gulf area) at 81 years, followed by Hong Kong at 79.8, and Iceland and Switzerland at 79.7 years.

Makes me really curious as to what their diets all have in common, and maybe more importantly what they don't consume on a regular basis? Very interesting to research, in my opinion.

Take care,
KoKo

[BigA]

It's hard to tell anything - the French and Japanese diets could not be more different, except that they're both exceptionally delicious.

[KoKo]

Good point Big A

France = Wine, Cheese, Baguettes?

Japan = Miso Soup, Tofu, Fish?

Take care,
KoKo

[BigA]

Good point Big A

France = Wine, Cheese, Baguettes?

Japan = Miso Soup, Tofu, Fish?

Take care,
KoKo

France, Butter, Beef, Rabbit, Horse, Pork, Seafood, Goose, Duck

Japan - every different kind of vegetable, lots of tofu, lots of fish, some fried pork, a tiny amount of beef

It's hard to draw any conclusions. In any case, MS is such a small percentage of the population that it doesn't address our concerns. I.e. if the french diet is great for a long life but bad for MS, the few MS people who die don't change the statistics.

[nutritiontara]

My guess would be fish, vegetables and fermented soy. And the predominate grain is rice (GF). I wonder if that is important?

[Sir-Voor]

I think go with the Switzerland diet, LOL a diet based on lots of fondue and beer sounds highly enjoyable.

Not to discount the importance of diet, but genes, activity and stress levels, and etc. are just as important.

[Amy J]

I recommend Micheal Pollan's work on the subject, especially In Defense of Food. Really changed my thinking on eating.