subject: The Disadvantages Of Following A Japanese Diet [print this page] Some people will argue that the Japanese diet is one of the healthiest ways to eat. This isn't necessarily the case. The modern Japanese diet includes several patterns that aren't best for overall health.
Let's consider this more closely, so you can make the most of your eating choices. If you do want to follow a Japanese or Asian style diet, what are the safety concerns?
First, this type of diet is very high in processed carbohydrates. That is an immediate and obvious problem.
Consider how frequently the Japanese eat white rice and noodles. Often, these items are eaten at all three meals. For many people, eating this amount of carbs can cause blood sugars to increase and can pack on the pounds.
You also need to watch out for low fiber meals. Some areas of Japan traditionally serve meals that are mostly carbohydrates (rice, noodles) and protein (meat, chicken, fish) with very little veggies or fruits. Unless you have adequate fiber in your diet, your bowel health will suffer.
Strangely, modern Japanese are also picking up bad habits from other cuisines and mixing these in with their own more traditional choices. There are heavy French and Italian influences now, with pizza and pastry becoming more frequent food choices. Obviously, just as these foods do elsewhere, in a Japanese diet they encourage blood sugar fluctuations and increased body fat.
Why should you not follow a Japanese diet? Well, unless you are Japanese, it is likely not a good idea. Genetically, the Japanese seem to be able to tolerate a high-carbohydrate diet well, and to metabolize this without problems with insulin or fat. Most Westerners who copy their diet will not be similarly slim and trim because our metabolisms are not designed the same.
You can learn some good diet tricks from the Japanese however, if you take the healthiest parts. The Japanese also eat a lot of fish, and enjoy a wide variety of foods that are often overlooked including sea vegetables and seaweed. These foods are very nutritious and can be beneficial to a weight loss program.
by: Darrell Collins
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