VIDEO: 5 Trusted Japanese Foods Can Make You Long

JAKARTA - Having a long life is one of the hopes that is always said when someone is having a birthday. There are also those who want to have a long life so that they can see their grandchildren grow and develop into adults. Research from a professional nutritionist from Tokyo, Asako Miyashita, distributes 5 foods consumed by Japanese people and is believed to be able to help someone to live a long life.

The first is Japanese sweet potatoes. This purple ubi is rich in healthy carbohydrates and antosianine, which is a group of antioxidants found in red and purple vegetables that contain anti-aging properties.

Second, miso soup. Miso is a pasta made of fermented soybeans and seeds. Sup miso contains probiotics and live bacteria that can help balance the gut health and improve the immune system.

Third, fish. Fish are mostly the main ingredient in Japanese foods such asfoy and chassimi. The fish commonly used are tuna and salmon. The fish contains omega 3 fat which can help lower blood pressure, lower triglycerides, and relieve inflammation.

Fourth, seaweed. Seaweed is known to be rich in important minerals such as iron, calcium, folate, and magnesium. Seaweed also contains antioxidants such as fucoxanthin and fucoidan which have anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and anti-cancer properties.

Fifth, daikon radishes are root vegetables that are popular in Japanese cuisine which are known to help prevent wind and increase the immune system. One daikon mosquito contains 124 percent of recommended daily vitamin c intake. Watch the video below.