THE DIETS OF THE FAR EAST

 

 

The foods of the far east pose a lower risk for obesity, stroke, heart disease and cancer. The menus include seafood, fruits, vegetables, and grains. These nutritious and healthy diets are low in animal-based fats and red meat. Countries such as Thailand, India, Korea, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia and China enjoy such type of meals. Primarily, the eastern diets are used for weight loss especially among people who are used to excess intake of heavy animal fats and other products that contribute to weight gain.

 

The modern day diet experts are switching to foods from the Orient because of the health efficiency and the tastefulness of such meals which ensures healthy body as well as being good for the brain. Part of the meals patronised in the east for good health includes the Somen noodles, Udon, soba noodles, etc. Other staples include the barley, buckwheat, corn and rice grains. For example, a typical day may entail having millet cooked for breakfast, noodles for lunch and dinner, the meal may consist of black or red rice varieties.

 

Although not entirely a vegetarian meal, most of the meals of the Far East are focused on plant products such as dates, coconut, cherries, lychees, dates, papaya, tangerines, mangoes, melons, grapes, etc. Others include mushrooms, peas,  mustard  greens,  kale,  and  Kombu  as  sea  produce.  The  vegetables

involved may consist of cabbage, Bok Choy, eggplant, spinach, and bean sprouts.

 

One interesting fact about a Far East meal is each of the diets contains stir- fried, steamed or raw produce such as cashews or almonds, sesame seeds or beans such as tempeh, tofu, lentils, and Mung or soybeans. For example, you may prefer tofu and sautéed spinach for breakfast, lunch consisting of shredded raw vegetables wrapped in spring rolls. For dinner, there might be vegetable curry. Toasted snacks can be included throughout the day. These are the healthiest meals originating from the Far East, which has little to no effect on the excess development of fat in the body.

 

Countries such as Japan are inclined to the diets containing scallops, clams, whelk, abalone, yellowtail, sea bass, tuna, mussels, crab, etc. due to its location. This is because of the availability of long coastlines which give them access to a lot of assorted seafood.

 

Foods such as pork and beef are only eaten once a month, and this is because of the red meat content of such foods. Duck or chicken is consumed once weekly, that's if the person feels the necessity to consume meat at all. Vegetable oil is only consumed in minimal quantities.

 

Frying is avoided as much as possible. Stir-fry meats, roast, poach, and grill may be better alternatives to some individuals. The eastern diet has provided a

particular option for vegetarians who may resort to eggs weekly or cheese and yoghurt daily for bodily nourishment.

 

The eastern menu intently ignores meals containing a surplus amount of sugar. Unlike the west, the east consumes far less sugar. Instead of daily puddings, candies and cakes may be enjoyed only once weekly. The regular dessert option is fresh fruit, which is healthier than cakes or sweets. The alcoholic drinks of the Far East are made from fermented rice, and it is consumed in moderation. Instead of continuous intake of wine or related alcoholic beverages, most Asians take water and tea every day.

 

Apart from the fact that you will never see Japanese eating while driving or while walking down the streets, it is well known that the Japanese population also engage in some form of regular exercises to make sure that they stay fit and well balanced. The simple habit of walking, a simple task often ignored mostly in the west can create the desired difference in weight gain and the entire effect on any weight loss program. It is evident because the Japanese tend to walk more and do less when it comes to driving.