Okinawan diet is controversial because it is rich in vegetables and carbs. But the real reason of longevity that in the past it was 40% calories restriction at young age. It may be effect of CR https://t.co/pI0fLlZ8HQ
Caloric restriction, the traditional Okinawan diet, and healthy aging: the diet of the world's longest-lived people and its potential impact on morbidity and life span.
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Discussions reflect a strong consensus that caloric restriction and plant-based diets, rich in sweet potatoes and vegetables, play a key role in Okinawa’s longevity, with examples like mentions of low-fat diets and historical eating patterns. The tone is inquisitive and evidence-focused, showing deep engagement and recognition of the article's implications for health and aging.
Most discussions support the idea that lower caloric intake and diets rich in vegetables and sweet potatoes contribute to longevity, aligning with the article's findings.
Participants express strong curiosity about Okinawan dietary habits and how they relate to healthy aging, indicating high interest.
Many are actively discussing specific dietary components, such as carbohydrate sources and calorie restriction, showing meaningful engagement.
The discussions highlight the potential influence of dietary patterns on health and longevity, emphasizing a significant societal and health impact.
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- The study investigates whether traditional Okinawan diets, characterized by low caloric intake and long life expectancy, support the caloric restriction (CR) hypothesis in humans by analyzing six decades of population data, including diet, energy use, and health outcomes.
- Findings show that Okinawans maintained a low caloric intake and a negative energy balance at younger ages, with little weight gain over time, a consistently low BMI, and high plasma DHEA levels in older age, all of which are indicators consistent with CR benefits and healthy aging.
- The results suggest that phenotypic traits associated with caloric restriction—such as reduced mortality risk from age-related diseases and extended lifespan—may be present in Okinawan populations, supporting the idea that CR can have positive effects on human health and longevity.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky6. Overeating. Multiple different studies of human populations with longer lifespan find links to a lower calorie intake. Here's one example: https://t.co/xBFLe8fwBK
5. Overeating. Multiple different studies of human populations with longer lifespan find links to a lower calorie intake. Here's one example: https://t.co/xBFLe8fwBK
العمر الطويل للمعمرين من المناطق الزرقاء Blue Zones مثل جزيرة اوكيناوا سببه اولا الجينات وثانيا على الاغلب ليس نوعية التغذية كما يشاع في الكتب والوثائقيات بل الكمية القليلة Calorie restriction. دراسة جميلة على الموضوع: https://t.co/qZpXGPGKW1 https://t.co/FssDbskNub
6. Avoid overeating. Multiple different studies of human populations with longer lifespan find links to a lower calorie intake. Here's one example: https://t.co/xBFLe8fwBK
#Brain-essential vitamins, minerals, good carbs, good fats, lean protein—plant food has it all. https://t.co/2qRtpBccG1 #healthyeating #brainhealth #healthyliving #HealthyLife #healthylifestyle #healthychoices #HealthyFood #superfood #vegetables #fruits https://t.co/r2o1XOadPA
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@goldencell @ThelastStyleb16 @SBakerMD @truehumandiet Source: Willcox, D. C., et al. (2001). Caloric restriction, the traditional Okinawan diet, and healthy aging: the diet of the world's longest-lived people and its potential impact on morbidity and life span.
RT @SatchinPanda: What do Okinawans eat to live so long? They still eat more carb - but not from grains, from sweet potatoes. https://t.co/…
RT @Blagosklonny: Okinawan diet is controversial because it is rich in vegetables and carbs. But the real reason of longevity that in the p…
Caloric Restriction, the Traditional Okinawan Diet, and Healthy Aging - WILLCOX - 2007 - Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/YYitSYNWro
@RDhealthwealth @Cotic @nutrition_facts Hmm... 3g/day avg in Okinawa (Doi:10.1196/annals.1396.037) and no meat at all in the longest living group - the Loma Linda vegetarians. You are not very good at this, are you? https://t.co/4IqMJfYAVs
RT @Rob_NBF: 6. Overeating. Multiple different studies of human populations with longer lifespan find links to a lower calorie intake. He…
6. Overeating. Multiple different studies of human populations with longer lifespan find links to a lower calorie intake. Here's one example: https://t.co/xBFLe8fwBK
Caloric Restriction, the Traditional Okinawan Diet, and Healthy Aging - WILLCOX - 2007 - Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/sJ6gK0A4hi
@simonsarris That’s interesting to see. I’ve read that their caloric consumption was minimal (1% fish and <1% eggs, dairy, meat). But these numbers are a bit abnormal so there may be necessary context to explain this discrepancy (ie the aftermath of the war). DOI: 10.1196/annals.1396.037 https://t.co/jGxnkBomx1
6. Overeating. Multiple different studies of human populations with longer lifespan find links to a lower calorie intake. Here's one example: https://t.co/xBFLe8fwBK
6️⃣ Eat Mindfully - Populations with longer lifespans eat less. - Your waist, BMI, & body fat tell health tales. https://t.co/xBFLe8fwBK
RT @Rob_NBF: 6. Overeating. Multiple different studies of human populations with longer lifespan find links to a lower calorie intake. He…
RT @Rob_NBF: 6. Overeating. Multiple different studies of human populations with longer lifespan find links to a lower calorie intake. He…
RT @Rob_NBF: 6. Overeating. Multiple different studies of human populations with longer lifespan find links to a lower calorie intake. He…
RT @Rob_NBF: 6. Overeating. Multiple different studies of human populations with longer lifespan find links to a lower calorie intake. He…
RT @Rob_NBF: 6. Overeating. Multiple different studies of human populations with longer lifespan find links to a lower calorie intake. He…
6. Overeating. Multiple different studies of human populations with longer lifespan find links to a lower calorie intake. Here's one example: https://t.co/xBFLe8fwBK
5. Overeating. Multiple different studies of human populations with longer lifespan find links to a lower calorie intake. Here's one example: https://t.co/xBFLe8fwBK
6. Avoid overeating. Multiple different studies of human populations with longer lifespan find links to a lower calorie intake. Here's one example: https://t.co/xBFLe8fwBK
@GuisonJerome @LiberteFran Tjs intéressant le lien entre régime hypocalorique et longévité. https://t.co/GlS9ZCGE0i
RT @VitaminsMemory: #Brain-essential vitamins, minerals, good carbs, good fats, lean protein—plant food has it all. https://t.co/2qRtpBccG…
RT @VitaminsMemory: #Brain-essential vitamins, minerals, good carbs, good fats, lean protein—plant food has it all. https://t.co/2qRtpBccG…
#Brain-essential vitamins, minerals, good carbs, good fats, lean protein—plant food has it all. https://t.co/2qRtpBccG1 #healthyeating #brainhealth #healthyliving #HealthyLife #healthylifestyle #healthychoices #HealthyFood #superfood #vegetables #fruits https://t.co/r2o1XOadPA
RT @VitaminsMemory: #Brain-essential vitamins, minerals, good carbs, good fats, lean protein—plant food has it all. https://t.co/2qRtpBccG…
RT @VitaminsMemory: #Brain-essential vitamins, minerals, good carbs, good fats, lean protein—plant food has it all. https://t.co/2qRtpBccG…
#Brain-essential vitamins, minerals, good carbs, good fats, lean protein—plant food has it all. https://t.co/2qRtpBccG1 #healthyeating #brainhealth #healthyliving #HealthyLife #healthylifestyle #healthychoices #HealthyFood #superfood #vegetables #fruits https://t.co/ls5rkDjsNr
RT @VitaminsMemory: #Brain-essential vitamins, minerals, good carbs, good fats, lean protein—plant food has it all. https://t.co/2qRtpAUBh…
#Brain-essential vitamins, minerals, good carbs, good fats, lean protein—plant food has it all. https://t.co/2qRtpAUBhr #healthyeating #brainhealth #healthyliving #HealthyLife #healthylifestyle #healthychoices #HealthyFood #superfood #vegetables #fruits https://t.co/4Enqm3eZQ7
@MacroFour @ceykoloji @ScepticalDoctor @KCKlatt @ZacharyWenger @The_Nutrivore @JoinedUpDoc @TheVeganRD @NanciGuestRDPhD Found it. Table 1 suggests that Okinawans, at least for a period of time, had a diet of incredibly 6% fat! I haven't read entire study but it apparently doesn't mention dementia or cognition: https://t.co/PM90PeZf3i
@jerryteixeira @tecumseh181 @steveeunpu I don't think it's been higher than 10% until modern times. In 1950s they actually have consumed less than 2% of calories from animal sourced foods. https://t.co/zd2fvG8ocF
@JuhanaHarju @The_Nutrivore Fake? The paper cited is by the author who wrote the book you shared
RT @Blagosklonny: Okinawan diet is controversial because it is rich in vegetables and carbs. But the real reason of longevity that in the p…
العمر الطويل للمعمرين من المناطق الزرقاء Blue Zones مثل جزيرة اوكيناوا سببه اولا الجينات وثانيا على الاغلب ليس نوعية التغذية كما يشاع في الكتب والوثائقيات بل الكمية القليلة Calorie restriction. دراسة جميلة على الموضوع: https://t.co/qZpXGPGKW1 https://t.co/FssDbskNub
RT @Blagosklonny: Okinawan diet is controversial because it is rich in vegetables and carbs. But the real reason of longevity that in the p…
RT @Blagosklonny: Okinawan diet is controversial because it is rich in vegetables and carbs. But the real reason of longevity that in the p…
@Fabiensapiens @Mangan150 https://t.co/pI0fLlZ8HQ
RT @Blagosklonny: Okinawan diet is controversial because it is rich in vegetables and carbs. But the real reason of longevity that in the p…
Okinawan diet is controversial because it is rich in vegetables and carbs. But the real reason of longevity that in the past it was 40% calories restriction at young age. It may be effect of CR https://t.co/pI0fLlZ8HQ
@ldelascuevas @Conversation_E ¿Por qué? Pues porque han ido abandonado sus patrones de alimentación saludables (dieta ~99%vegetariana
@ldelascuevas @Conversation_E Además tienen una menor incidencia de fracturas óseas https://t.co/6UkR3XNHDl Y también menor incidencia de enfermedades crónicas como cáncer y ECV https://t.co/BYuecvGjSF https://t.co/SNjWAksl3L
¿La longevidad más alta? La gente de Okinawa, en los 50's. ¿Qué comían? Plantas. El 96% de su dieta. No vives de ensalada Lisa. Pero aparentemente sí vives de batatas. El 69% de la dieta en Okinawa, eran batatas. https://t.co/97skjZq6gB https://t.co/AQUvsEDhjB
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