HEALTH TIP # 18

The latest in our series of easy ways to stay healthy

Eat the rainbow: Residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa are known for being the world's healthiest and longest-lived people: They have the lowest rates of heart disease, stroke and cancer in the world, and the highest percentage of people living over 100.

The Okinawans believe that a varied diet is the basis of good health. They usually eat 15 to 18 different foods every day. The staples of their diet are fish, vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes, predominantly tofu and other soy foods. Their primary cooking fat is omega-3 rich canola oil. Okinawans are pioneers in "eating the rainbow," believing that every meal should contain at least five colours for reasons of health and aesthetics. They're obviously doing something right.
* Source: Self-Healthing Newsletter, www.drweilselfhealing.com