“Japanese men and women have an ability to control their weight more effectively than Westerners”, introduces Nicolas Chauvat, trained in immunology, cell biology and biochemistry and who has lived in Japan for more than ten years where he conducts observations to understand the secrets of longevity of its inhabitants.* “However, for the Japanese people, weight regulation is not only for aesthetic considerations, it is mainly seen as a way to stay healthy so that you can enjoy life,” inform our specialist.
Their way of eating and living in general is the result of a search for balance. “In terms of nutrition as in spirituality, the Japanese do not adopt Manichaean positions. For them, there are not bad foods to be avoided at all costs on the one hand and super foods to be consumed in large quantitiesindicates Nicolas Chauvat who specifies that it is a question of a dynamic balance, which evolves according to the periods of life.
The other golden rule of the Japanese diet to be well in your body and in your head is to “eat the right foods at the right time to avoid seizures cravings and to keep the line while continuing to have fun and to bring to our organization all that it needs”explains Nicolas Chauvat.
The benefits of this diet punctuated by the day/night cycle and the hours of the day have been proven by science. The functioning of our body is regulated largely by hormones, notably melatonin and cortisol, which are sensitive to day/night cycles. This is why Japanese food is designed to meet the body’s needs at different times of the day. Discover 9 Japanese habits to adopt!
*Author of The golden rules of longevity and well-being of the JapaneseEditions Guy Trédaniel, March 2023.
