In Okinawa people live a very long time. They are hardly ever ill. Many people live to be 100 - more people than in other parts of the world. Why? What is their secret?

1 A healthy diet

The Okinawans eat vegetables, fruit, fish, soya, and rice. They usually have seven portions of fruit and vegetables a day. People don't usually drink much alcohol or smoke. They don't eat much meat or fast food.

2 Exercise

Physical activity is very important for the people of Okinawa. Martial arts, walking, traditional dancing, and gardening are very popular with people of all ages.

The mystery of Okinawa

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1. How often do you do exercise?
a. Everyday
b. Quite often
c. Hardly ever/Never
2. Do you do a martial art, e.g. karate, tai chi?
a. Yes, often
b. Yes, sometimes
c. No, never
3. How many portions of fruit and vegetables do you eat a day?
a. Seven potions a day
b. Five portions a day
c. Less than five potions a day
4. How often do you eat meat?
a. Everyday
b. Three times a week
c. Hardly ever/Never
5. How often do you eat fish?
a. Three times a week
b. Once a week
c. Hardly ever/Never
6. How often do you drink alcohol?
a. Often
b. Sometimes
c. Hardly ever/Never
7. Do you smoke?
a. Yes
b. Sometimes
c. Never
8. How often do you meet your friends?
a. Everyday
b. Once or twice a week
c. Once a month
9. How often do you meditate?
a. Everyday
b. Sometimes
c. Hardly ever/Never
10. How often are you in a hurry?
a. Always
b. Sometimes
c. Hardly ever/Never

Do you live the Okinawa way?

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