I’m from Japan what I drink every day for a long life
Growing up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by tea fields, matcha has always been a part of my life. The full aroma and the deep bitter and sweet umami taste of …
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8 ways to use honey, one of Ikaria’s secret ingredients for longevity
From beans to greens, there are many foods that make up the traditional diets of people in the Blue Zones, a handful of areas in the world where people tend …
I spent 20 years studying foods 100-year-old people eat—and this is the world’s No. 1 healthiest breakfast
As a longevity researcher, I’ve spent the past 20 years studying the habits of people who live to 100 years old or longer, particularly the foods they eat. And in …
Longevity doctor shares No. 1 supplement he’s been taking every day to ‘slow down aging’—and how he feels now
I’ve spent 20 years as a longevity researcher and regenerative medicine doctor, and one of the most common questions I get is what kind of supplements I take to slow …
I’m a mom living in Japan, home to the world’s healthiest kids—4 things Japanese parents do differently
In 1896, pioneering doctor and pharmacist Sagen Ishizuka coined a Japanese philosophy called “shokuiku.” It is derived from two words that mean “eat” and “grow.” Shokuiku encourages parents and schools …
How U.S. soybeans influence global economics
Soybeans have become a cornerstone of American agriculture, contributing $124 billion to the U.S. economy in 2022, according to a study conducted by the National Oilseed Processors Association and the …