Why do Hawaiians live longer?
Why do Hawaiians live longer? Fresh Food and Exercise People tend to eat better there and exercise more. More than 60 percent of Hawaiians exercise regularly – second only to Alaska. And the Hawaiian diet, which is heavy on fresh fish, legumes, vegetables and fruits, also helps protect the body against diseases.
Why is Japan so low in obesity?
Food prices are substantially higher in Japan, but the traditional Japanese dietary habits, although changing, are also healthier. The Japanese are also far more physically active than Americans, but not because they do more planned physical exercise. They walk more as part of their daily lives.