The Okinawa program : how the world's longest lived people achieve everlasting health and how you can too

Bradley J. Willcox, D. Craig Willcox, Makoto Suzuki

What can the plant rich diet and daily habits of Okinawa's elders teach anyone who wants a long, healthy life?

At a glance

You will aim for real variety on your plate, as the elders did with about eighteen different foods a day, mostly plants
You will be able to log your servings, calories and glycemic index for three days and see where to eat more or cut portions
You will see long life as more than diet, since studies tie traits such as being easygoing, adaptable and sociable to healthy aging