10 REASONS Why Asians Dont Get FAT
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10 REASONS WHY ASIANS DONT GET FAT\r
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Now of course, there are Asians who are fat or chubby, so the title is a bit of a generalized statement or stereotype, but as a whole, theres definitely some truth to it. Genetics is an obvious for so Im gonna leave that one off the list. \r
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1. Fish & Seafood\r
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Asians eat a lot of seafood. The biggest benefit to eating fish is the omega-3 fatty acids. Fish gives our brain and body the DHA & EPA it needs. EPA in particular has been shown to prevent obesity. 1.5 to 2 grams daily of fish oil can produce weight loss of a couple pounds over a period of a month.\r
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2. Cooking Methods\r
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If you compare Western and Asian eating habits, sure they both consume deep fried foods, but Asian countries vary their cooking methods a lot more.\r
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3. Food Perception\r
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How people see and experience food can be different depending on where you are. In America, for example, food is seen more as entertainment. There is desire, joy and anticipation associated with eating. Not that it isnt in Asian countries, but its a lot more toned down. Eating has more of a prical feel, in many cases closer to being a chore rather than entertainment.\r
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4. Portion Size\r
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Asians eat smaller portions. Food is often served in small serving bowls and small plates and this helps regulate how much is consumed in one sitting. Now if we take a look at America? SUPERSIZE!\r
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5. Leafy Greens\r
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Asian portion size in general might be smaller, but their vegetable portion size is consistently larger. In many Asian countries, people dont even need to be reminded to eat their veg. Its just ingrained.\r
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6. Drink Habits\r
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It is a common belief that drinking water, especially cold water, with your meal is a habit that one should avoid, as it dilutes your digestive enzymes and makes it harder for your stomach to digest food. Americans often drink cold water or sodas with their meals, not so much for Asian people however. Rather they drink hot teas before or after a meal. I should note that many experts say this is greatly exaggerated and that its generally ok to drink water with your meals.\r
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7. Population Density\r
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Many Asian countries & cities are densely populated. There are lots of people living in small apartments and almost everything you need is just round the corner. Leading one to possibly conclude that many Asian people must exert less energy in their daily lives. In uality, Asian people in this circumstance may end up walking more. With everything being in close proximity, they are more inclined to just walk to their destination, whereas in many Western countries, distances are often too great.\r
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8. Fermented Foods\r
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Asians consume more fermented foods such as miso, natto, tempeh, kimchi, kombucha, etc, and this is not just good for your gut health, but helps reduce the overall inflammation in the body. And inflammation is a contributing for to weight gain and obesity.\r
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9. Snacks & Desserts\r
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This ones quite simple. Asian snacks, healthy, Western snacks, not so much. Asian snacks and desserts may be rice cakes, red beans, seaweed snacks, nuts, seeds, and lots of fruit. For Western snacks and desserts, you have cookies, chips, ice cream, sugary cakes.\r
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10. Prevention vs Treatment\r
Asians price prevention, while others price treatment. With the Western approach, you have your antibiotics, antacids, NSAIDs, quick, temporary, remedies that might ually hurt you in the long run. The Asian approach attempts to get to the root of the problem using nutrition, healthy habits, prevention prices. Its a societal mindset. Health is not simply the absence of sickness.\r
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Available Subtitles so far: ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, CHINESE, SERBIAN (click CC)\r
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10 REASONS WHY ASIANS DONT GET FAT\r
\r
Now of course, there are Asians who are fat or chubby, so the title is a bit of a generalized statement or stereotype, but as a whole, theres definitely some truth to it. Genetics is an obvious for so Im gonna leave that one off the list. \r
\r
1. Fish & Seafood\r
\r
Asians eat a lot of seafood. The biggest benefit to eating fish is the omega-3 fatty acids. Fish gives our brain and body the DHA & EPA it needs. EPA in particular has been shown to prevent obesity. 1.5 to 2 grams daily of fish oil can produce weight loss of a couple pounds over a period of a month.\r
\r
2. Cooking Methods\r
\r
If you compare Western and Asian eating habits, sure they both consume deep fried foods, but Asian countries vary their cooking methods a lot more.\r
\r
3. Food Perception\r
\r
How people see and experience food can be different depending on where you are. In America, for example, food is seen more as entertainment. There is desire, joy and anticipation associated with eating. Not that it isnt in Asian countries, but its a lot more toned down. Eating has more of a prical feel, in many cases closer to being a chore rather than entertainment.\r
\r
4. Portion Size\r
\r
Asians eat smaller portions. Food is often served in small serving bowls and small plates and this helps regulate how much is consumed in one sitting. Now if we take a look at America? SUPERSIZE!\r
\r
5. Leafy Greens\r
\r
Asian portion size in general might be smaller, but their vegetable portion size is consistently larger. In many Asian countries, people dont even need to be reminded to eat their veg. Its just ingrained.\r
\r
6. Drink Habits\r
\r
It is a common belief that drinking water, especially cold water, with your meal is a habit that one should avoid, as it dilutes your digestive enzymes and makes it harder for your stomach to digest food. Americans often drink cold water or sodas with their meals, not so much for Asian people however. Rather they drink hot teas before or after a meal. I should note that many experts say this is greatly exaggerated and that its generally ok to drink water with your meals.\r
\r
7. Population Density\r
\r
Many Asian countries & cities are densely populated. There are lots of people living in small apartments and almost everything you need is just round the corner. Leading one to possibly conclude that many Asian people must exert less energy in their daily lives. In uality, Asian people in this circumstance may end up walking more. With everything being in close proximity, they are more inclined to just walk to their destination, whereas in many Western countries, distances are often too great.\r
\r
8. Fermented Foods\r
\r
Asians consume more fermented foods such as miso, natto, tempeh, kimchi, kombucha, etc, and this is not just good for your gut health, but helps reduce the overall inflammation in the body. And inflammation is a contributing for to weight gain and obesity.\r
\r
9. Snacks & Desserts\r
\r
This ones quite simple. Asian snacks, healthy, Western snacks, not so much. Asian snacks and desserts may be rice cakes, red beans, seaweed snacks, nuts, seeds, and lots of fruit. For Western snacks and desserts, you have cookies, chips, ice cream, sugary cakes.\r
\r
10. Prevention vs Treatment\r
Asians price prevention, while others price treatment. With the Western approach, you have your antibiotics, antacids, NSAIDs, quick, temporary, remedies that might ually hurt you in the long run. The Asian approach attempts to get to the root of the problem using nutrition, healthy habits, prevention prices. Its a societal mindset. Health is not simply the absence of sickness.\r
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SOCIAL MEDIA\r
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► Twitter: \r
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\r
BUSINESS CONTACT\r
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