What I Learned in Japan about Secrets to Long Life & Staying Young
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The Japanese have some of the longest health spans in the world! I explored Japan's city and countryside myself to learn their health secrets that we can all benefit from.
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0:00 - San Francisco International Airport
0:34 - What you'll learn!
1:06 - Surprise pre-flight :|
1:47 - Tsukiji fish market
2:20 - Huge portions!
2:40 - Beans and rice
3:22 - Sushi vs grilled fish
3:41 - Health insurance
3:54 - Spirituality in food
4:50 - Hedonistic western contrast
6:04 - Bean culture
6:52 - Wagyu beef
7:30 - Kyoto and food culture
7:58 - Natural sugar
8:15 - What is Obanzai
9:17 - Sushi every day?
10:02 - No steak in Japan?
11:37 - Matcha in Kyoto
12:40 - Tea in vending machines?
12:48 - American Expats
14:36 - Fat shaming culture
17:00 - Meiji Gardens: medicine in nature
17:56 - Bonsai
18:35 - Japanese puppies!
19:35 - Food presentation and mindset
20:08 - Tofu House
21:46 - Fast food coexisting with tradition
22:08 - Forest bathing health benefits
24:05 - Japanese gardens: beauty in patience
24:49 - Mental healh crisis
27:39 - Miso & mushrooms
28:43 - Fruits vs dessert
29:00 - Ikigai: sense of purpose
Our adventure begins at the bustling Tsukiji Fish Market, where the freshest seafood showcases the importance of fish in the Japanese diet. Unlike the oversized meals often seen in Western countries, you'll quickly learn that the Japanese art of eating focuses on moderation. Whether it's their love for balanced meals of beans and rice or the contrasts between sushi and grilled fish, Japan offers a masterclass in dietary choices aimed at longevity.
Speaking of diet, this video will also explore the surprising nutritional benefits of traditional foods like Wagyu beef. We'll wander through the ancient city of Kyoto, the epicenter of Japan's food culture, and delve into its home-style cuisine known as Obanzai. And yes, we'll answer the question everyone asks: Can you really eat sushi every day in Japan? Or steak, for that matter?
But Japan's health secrets extend beyond food. This video illuminates the country's holistic approach to well-being, which includes a highly efficient health insurance system and the spiritual reverence often found in Japanese dining practices. Contrast this with hedonistic Western eating habits, and the gap in health outcomes starts to make sense.
You'll also discover how traditional practices like forest bathing offer literal breaths of fresh air, contributing to both mental and physical health. We'll talk about matcha, the antioxidant-rich green tea that flows as freely as water and even occupies space in vending machines.
The social and psychological aspects of health are not ignored either. From the cultural sensitivity around body image to a rising mental health crisis and the life-affirming philosophy of Ikigai, this video covers it all. You'll even learn how therapeutic activities like Bonsai and pet ownership contribute to a healthier, happier life.
What's more, we will reveal how the Japanese integrate modern fast-food culture with age-old traditions, and how their focus on presentation and mindset turns every meal into an act of mindfulness. Even the natural aesthetics of Japanese gardens are designed to instill patience and peace, echoing the nation's holistic approach to health.
To wrap it up, we'll delve into the medicinal benefits of everyday foods like Miso and mushrooms and discuss how the Japanese prefer the natural sweetness of fruits over sugary desserts.
By watching this video, you'll gain unique insights into the Japanese lifestyle that is designed not just for a long life, but for a fulfilling one, rich in health and happiness.
If you want to explore more about Japanese culture, longevity secrets, traditional foods, or health insurance systems, make sure to 'Like' this video and 'Subscribe' for future content.
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@Cous-teau 10 ай бұрын
Eating healthy is definitley important. Walking in nature can be so grounding and healing. Thank you for reminding ...we can do so much to stay healthy....
@toshtosh4712 10 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr Kaveh for presenting Japan in such a positive light. I fell in love with Japan ever since I was stationed there in the late 80's. IMHO in addition to healthy food choices and portions they also walk a lot more. I will be going to Kansai and Tohoku in October. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
@irenenavarrette1918 10 ай бұрын
Hello Dr. Kaveh! Thanks so much for sharing your trip to Japan! Praying before meals shows gratitude for food. I always thank God for food. There are many all over without it. Even in restaurants I thank God & ask Him to bless those who prepared it. Being appreciative for everything is healthy in our lives. Thanks again! God Bless!
@Michael.Cocchiaro 10 ай бұрын
A very comprehensive, informative and well balanced report. Thank you, so much, Dr. Kaveh.
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
You are very welcome! I hope you learned something new to incorporate into your health and lifestyle!
@Michael.Cocchiaro 10 ай бұрын
@@MedicalSecrets Dr. Kaveh, I watch you all the time but, unfortunately, I never get the notifications for your live streams. I just hope everyone understands that when you say, “I hope you feel that you have more power over your health than you’ve ever been told.” The “power” in that simple statement is life changing, when one really stops and gives it some serious thought. It’s evident in all of your videos. Thanks, again, Dr. Kaveh.
@rohashimoto2774 10 ай бұрын
@@MedicalSecrets yes. Mindful eating. I've stopped eating on the run and started turning off the television. Small steps
@stephenr115 10 ай бұрын
So interesting! Hope you get into “Doctor-Patient Communication” in Japan. When I lived in Hawaii my Doctor was young when he came to USA from Japan. He listened intently and always asked me about any of my concerns. Now I have to battle that my refills are correct. He was a fantastic and caring physician and never had a doctor like him since.
@PsalmS-vi8zl 10 ай бұрын
Love hearing about people eating fermented foods. One doctor on YT in the US encourages folks to eat a bit of fermented food every day - even just a few T. will be beneficial to your gut microbiome. I'd love to see you visit Israel. I've been there a number of times and I find that I always eat much healthier when I am there. Thanks for a great video. Be well.
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Yes, fermented foods are so underappreciated in the Western diet! Thank you for the next travel suggestion!
@jodyljohnson8515 10 ай бұрын
Kimchi 🥰
@seductive-drops-of-gold 10 ай бұрын
Really just eating to healthy forkfuls of kimchi a day is beneficial to your gut...
@LUVN4GIV 10 ай бұрын
Yes, you find them in every other culture! Yogurt, kombucha, sauerkrout, beer, wine, Mead, etc…
@lindadove8298 10 ай бұрын
@@jodyljohnson8515 love Kimchi
@bellelacroix5938 10 ай бұрын
Also helps they typically adhere to stopping at 80% satiated. I was born in Japan in 1957 when my dad was stationed there. I grew up with many beautiful artifacts. And several phrases in Japanese. Stoked you're doing this since I have not been back since I was 18 months old. Maybe someday🙏
@colormeatbirth 10 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr. Kaveh. It showed me what I'm doing right & areas where I need to improve in my own personal healthcare journey. Something I personally strive for because I associate eating with healthcare.
@KxNOxUTA 10 ай бұрын
It was really lovely to "travel" alongsides you. I've spent a year in Japan and sometimes I miss it dearly!
@nataspeaks 10 ай бұрын
I do not advocate fat shaming either. But the thing is, every human has only 2 options when health problems become externally obvious: 1) sit and feel offended and pity oneself, 2) get up and change something towards better health. That's it. No third option. And our life ultimately depends on OUR reaction to things, and it's our responsibility.
@carolapostolos8929 3 ай бұрын
Excellent point.
@proudparrotparent815 10 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr Kavey for bringing this wonderful japanese experience to us in the USA. I certainly learned a lot . My son took two years of Japanese in high School and i recognize that word sensey ,he loves the japanese culture ,and the food he like Sushi ,an all japanese food ,i do too. He has try teaching me to eat with those sticks ,but i haven't mastered it yet .My five year old great grandson can use them perfectly. God bless you ,and i can see you enjoy your trip.
@gnarthdarkanen7464 10 ай бұрын
Just keep at those sticks... haha... I ran into them with electronics training in the Navy. Of course, I'd been to restaurants for Asian food all over, but in the States you ASK for chopsticks... BUT Our instructors warned us in electronics, to use ONE hand for working the test probes for our multimeters, AND every multimeter has two(2) probes. That was a safety issue, and from the start, 90% of the class (myself included) fumbled around uselessly... SO they told us to ask for chopsticks at Asian Restaurants as often as we possibly could. Even buying a cheap set for personal use could give us something to practice with so we didn't face imminent electrocution for getting it "wrong"... and no risk to damaging expensive equipment... Holding one probe in each hand, risks accidentally letting the current jump across your body, in case you slip and touch a "raw" wire or something... In one hand, across your chest/heart, and out the other... SO we use one hand for both probes, and if one of them slip, we only damage the hand... much safer when you mess with capacitors that can carry over 100,000 Volt-Amps. It was frustrating, and embarrassing at first... I even had a cute waitress laughing so hysterically there were tears rolling down her face while I fought with them, and visibly resisted the urge to stab everything with them... (fake stabbing motions and growling obscenities)... She would patiently help me with putting them in my hand correctly, calling me down when I was gripping too tight, and laugh when I flipped food across the table or room... That was back in the 1990's... I can use chopsticks, and even have a fairly expensive personal set, enough for a formal dinner with six or eight people... I've also completely FRIED TO BURN-OUT several multimeters, a couple volt-meters (specifically) and an amp-meter, and I've never suffered worse than a second-degree burn for messing around with high tension electrical or electronic repairs, even in my dubiously unsupervised hobby with the stuff. Anyways... It's good to remember our sense of humor while we play at something new and "alien" to us... YOU CAN DO IT!!! I believe in you! ;o)
@PinkHawk191 10 ай бұрын
As a Jew we have different prayers for different foods. My family and my synagogue have us say prayers before and after we eat.
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Do you feel that has an impact on your relationship with food?
@PinkHawk191 10 ай бұрын
@@MedicalSecrets Yes I do. It makes me appreciate what I have. It makes me think of those who don’t have what I do. At Passover we say all who are hungry let them come and eat. It really makes me think when I am surrounded by family and food that there are people who don’t have what I do and how lucky I am.
@colormeatbirth 10 ай бұрын
@@PinkHawk191Amen❤🤍🙏🏿🖤❤️!
@Firstyoutubeaccounthere 10 ай бұрын
Same here but I’m a muslim and we do it before and after and also if we have leftovers that we don’t want it we collect them in another separated fridge so we can give them to animals it’s unacceptable to us throwing food in the trash even if we don’t want it ( not all muslim do it and they should do it actually)+ as god says these acts kept our blessings and let us reached alot of other blessings + also eating in small portions is healther as what it says in the video we have this in our religion as The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 'A human being fills no worse vessel than his stomach. It is sufficient for a human being to eat a few mouthfuls to keep his spine straight. But if he must (fill it), then one third for food, one third for drink and one third for air. ''
@seductive-drops-of-gold 9 ай бұрын
@@PinkHawk191 Blessed you are!
@potpourrioflife 10 ай бұрын
What a delightful insight into the Japanese culture. There is much in which I personally will take as I make adjustments to my own life. Also, I rarely desire to travel, but I now have a desire to travel to Japan. Thank you so much for sharing. What a delightful end to my day!!
@elizabethmcluskie9370 10 ай бұрын
Yah have a great time Thankyou dr for sharing your trip very interesting😊
@janetsherman2503 10 ай бұрын
I visited Japan this spring! The food is wonderful!
@johnlevings4494 5 ай бұрын
Dr., I'm TOTALLY impressed w/ your philosophy & commitment to QUALITY in life. I underwent a THA (anterior approach) in April in Michigan, in a nearby surgery center. I am in good health, so no complications & recovery has been very smooth. I was treated coldly like a nuisance (ie. non human) by ALL concerned - Internist, his staff, .the surgeon, his PA , his staff & the staff @ the surgery center. I stumbled upon your anesthesia videos (& re watch them re watch them almost unconsciously). You give me hope providers in the US may improve their approach to their work (& lives). They manage their stress soo badly its destroying their lives, as you well know. Being around those people is soo unhealthy I am opting for virtual visits whenever possible in the future. MANY MANY thanks, -JL
@pamharrison8348 10 ай бұрын
Looks like you had a great time. Thanks for the overview of nutrition and culture in Japan, prompts me to review my diet and attitude.
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Powerful for ALL of us to do regularly!
@seductive-drops-of-gold 9 ай бұрын
@@MedicalSecrets I've made a point of eating 2 forkfuls of authentic kimchi every morning b4 anything else hits my stomach besides a tall glass of water.
@heidi5462 10 ай бұрын
Absolutely phenomenal video Dr.K! Thank you for sharing your trip to Japan with us. I learned a lot from this. I also had a sense of peace watching it. Thank you so much for helping better the world Dr.K!✨🙏🏼
@lindalarue1722 10 ай бұрын
What a wonderful presentation! I loved it. I have made tofu from freshly made soymilk, and your experience reminds me that it is so worth the time investment to taste this again. I paid very close attention to your observations about plant-based eating in Japan. This is definitely something that I want to learn more about. Thanks for your window into Japanese culture!
@barbarastclair9429 10 ай бұрын
Wonderful video, I learned so many things. I would like to see you visit the Mediterranean area, such as Greece. They also are known for long lives
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Oh that sounds fantastic!
@Charlie-Oooooo 10 ай бұрын
Dr. Kaveh, thank you so much for sharing your interaction with and deep appreciation for Japanese people, culture and food! I too have studied the language, as well as several eastern philosophies. I believe there is so much we can learn from other cultures and, with the introduction of social media, there is a profound and far-reaching opportunity to change how we view and interact with both ourselves and the people and world around us. I have a few teaching subject suggestions for you but will start with just one (which you have already partly presented): how to recognize psychopathic or sociopathic behaviors both in others as well as ourselves, especially subtle ones, for the purpose of self protection, self improvement and for nurturing more healthy relationships and interactions. These things might seem obvious to some, but for others the only way to learn is through experience and maybe there is an opportunity to bring awareness to mental pathology and patterns of inharmonious lifestyle choices, which can clearly have an effect on all aspects of life, health and happiness. I believe that we all have within us, the potential to bring about positive change to the current overall human condition and experience; and that small steps in everyday life can be a pathway to better living for all. TY!
@KathyMpamugo 10 ай бұрын
I strongly agree with a more plant based diet. Especially as we age.There are also only so many fruits and vegetables we can grow in Canada and the USA due to our climate. I have had the PRIVILEGE of travelling to Africa 3 times. It is such a joy and pleasure to be able to get fresh fruit and vegetables as well as fresh fish from the Ocean. Beef and chicken are also a fresh staple there. Thank you so much for taking us on this fascinating journey Doc 😍🇨🇦🥰😘🫶❤️♥️
@jasmins8260 10 ай бұрын
Very interesting and informative. Definitely food for thought! I would love to see you go to Germany where the culture is very different
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Oh that's a great idea! Thank you! Maybe one day!
@sushilaananda3365 10 ай бұрын
Thanks-fascinating video! At one point you mentioned high salt content being problematic. Some of your audience, however, has Dysautonomia and orthostatic intolerance and POTS-giving a tendency to faint when standing. Our doctors prescribe a high salt diet (with added electrolytes) to help us with this tendency to faint and the low blood volume that is often involved. Could you talk about this in a future video? We usually hear, categorically, that a high salt diet is bad-even from our doctors.
@smile4me433 10 ай бұрын
Amazing!! Love the travel editions! Would love to learn about the islanders
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Coming soon! Thanks for the idea!
@sudievacek3695 10 ай бұрын
I enjoyed from the beginning to the end of your video. I saved, shared with family and will watch again. Thank you for teaching and sharing. ❤
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@jw6314 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this enlightening information on the Japanese culture with us, Dr. Kaveh!
@cindyk4324 10 ай бұрын
Interesting and enlightening. The Japanese approach toward food seems respectful and grounding. Thank you for sharing your trip and these insights.
@emeksb4823 10 ай бұрын
I’m glad you visited Japan🎉
@kirbyelliott7865 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Good Doc., wished the rest of Dr.'s where like you, I will be happy wherever you take us, please keep it coming, be safe out there, my new friend 😊👍!
@barbarakimball816 10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I really enjoy your videos!
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I hope you learned something new to incorporate into your health and lifestyle!
@anon6056 10 ай бұрын
Dr. Kaveh you are one of my favourite people on youtube and i consider you my mentor/guide/coach. Thank you for that.
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
That is so kind of you! I hope you learned something new and feel empowered to advocate for your health 🙏
@aliciastanley5582 10 ай бұрын
Just loved that tour. Really makes me want to visit Japan. Thank you
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
It had always been a dream of mine, too!
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
@Theresa here's the discourse on soy that I was referencing: extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/nutrition-food-safety-health/nutrition-news/nutrition-news-should-men-cut-back-on-soy/#:~:text=Soy%20contains%20isoflavones%2C%20which%20are,result%20being%20enlarged%20breast%20tissue.
@connieirwin7786 10 ай бұрын
Dr. K. Thank you so much for all that you do. I appreciate your heart❤️. I enjoyed every moment of your sharing life and this culture of Japan in your travels. Blessings 😊🙌
@Raych- 5 ай бұрын
I have ME/CFS severely and have really been struggling with my mental health, because I can’t do the things I used to do. I used to play a ton of sports and be very active, now i’m pretty bed bound each day which distroys me. I appreciated this video because, it gives me something to aim for. I battled this once and became more able to interact with my family and be up and about without needing to be in bed throughout 2020-2022. However, I had a bad relapse at the start of 2023 and I’m still struggling. I love the Japanese culture. Not only their appreciation for nature and their close relationship with food/nature and how the whole system dances in a beautiful symbiosis, but I also love the entire Japanese way of thinking. Less is more, keep things as natural as possible, be grateful and gracious to the Earth that gives life so we can live.
@susanfanning9480 10 ай бұрын
This video is awesome. So glad you shared it with us 😁
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
My pleasure! I hope you learned a lot of tips to incorporate into your health and lifestyle!
@colormeatbirth 10 ай бұрын
@@MedicalSecretsI did!
@susanfanning9480 10 ай бұрын
Medical secret man. Yes. From arctic Alaska. Way north. Appreciate you. If really emergency happens, patients are go to medical to Anchorage . But the small hospital in Kotzebue is good but can't do everything. Besides that, God bless you and am happy that you like people ....even in arctic.
@DennisBolanos 10 ай бұрын
24:10 That place looks so peaceful. I want to go there! 🌸🏯🌸
@JosiahMMA 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information Dr. Until next time my friend 🙇♂️
@bellawinfield8577 10 ай бұрын
This was so interesting and fun to watch. Thank you, Dr.
@loritawilson8195 9 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr Kaveh , I just love the last few videos you’ve done. They are so interesting to someone that hasn’t had opportunity to travel . I love the natural healing . Wonderful video ❤
@johngalt6525 10 ай бұрын
Well done . Excellent content . 🏆
@annamarkham-roberts4304 10 ай бұрын
WOW, wish l could visit Japan...than you so much for this healthy info, healthy eating should be a habit for all of us .😊❤
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
So much we can learn from others!
@RobG1729 10 ай бұрын
One thing which impressed me so much on my first trip to Japan was seeing hundreds of bicycles at a train station, and not one was locked.
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Yes! I was shocked at that, too!!
@seductive-drops-of-gold 9 ай бұрын
@@MedicalSecrets maybe the lesson is there are more honest people in japan than in america, unfortunately😥😣
@maricruz3833 10 ай бұрын
Also some sacred water in Temples or Shrines it’s said that drinking it grants longevity 🥰🥰
@micaelalmeida1997 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for making this vídeo😉. It was so interesting to watch
@soulsaw 10 ай бұрын
I love the caretaking aspect of forest stewardship. ❤
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
So rare in the west (fromy perspective)
@ScriptedMusic 10 ай бұрын
Impressive job and really well put together information!
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! It took a few months to prepare!
@sanwalbud 10 ай бұрын
One of your top videos . 👍👍👍💕 so much info, color, fun and energy ! You are Blessed.
@debrajohnson5772 9 ай бұрын
Loved this educational video on Japanese culture! Love all of your videos!!
@Rosie-xm7ry 10 ай бұрын
As someone who lived in Japan for 4 years, I was extremely disappointed in their healthcare system. It was very behind… It was so difficult to get my needed medications every month because they don’t have auto-fill prescriptions. You have to physically go and see a doctor EVERY SINGLE MONTH to get a PAPER prescription which you then have to physically take to a pharmacy. Doctor’s offices and pharmacies were mostly only open during typical work hours, so I had to take PTO every single month just to get medication that I already know I need. It was ridiculous. My salary was also low and the cost of medication and insurance was prohibitively expensive, I could not afford it. Many medications that have safe off-label uses will not be covered by insurance in Japan. I was paying $300+ a month plus another $300 for insurance. Now living in America, my insurance is $10 a month and my meds cost at most $10 and the prescription automatically gets sent to the pharmacy every month it’s so much better. If you have a chronic medical condition, I would not recommend living in Japan. Don’t even get me started on the abysmal state of Women’s healthcare in Japan. It’s always men going on and on about how great Japan is meanwhile women are suffering…
@jmc8076 10 ай бұрын
I’ve heard these issues from others. All countries have good, bad and ugly. Just is. This video does show more of the good.
@lindadove8298 10 ай бұрын
Have you ever been to India? It would be fantastic if you went there and discovered healthy foods or mind-body connections they have. I have been to small parts of India, and it was so much fun. Even Turkey it was a wonderful trip for me. Thanks for sharing the portions of your trip to Japan it was beautiful. I hope one day I will get a chance to go.
@chumy8973 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this! It helped me figure out that there is a fungal connection with radiation. Hiroshima and Nagasaki happened in Japan, yet their country has the longest life span. Fermented foods is a fungus. I know people who lived in mold and then became sensitive to EMFs; leading to a low CBC, and 1 person even transient pancytopenia, needing transfusions. Alternative dr.s believe that radiation, toxins, microbes all make eachother more potent. Yet, it seems like with a diet of fermented foods and soy, people seem stronger then the nuclear bomb. An alternative treatment for radiation poisoning is fermented plums that some alternatives use. Fascinating. Thank you Dr. Kaveh for helping me realize their must be some connection here.
@colormeatbirth 10 ай бұрын
I've given up salt completely Don't keep ANY in my house @ all. Just use spices now. No season salt or garlic salt. Just Garlic powder. I know iodine is a necessary nutrient & I think I can get enough iodine from the natural foods I eat. I do try my best to not buy processed foods. And cook more @ home.
@dariamancini963 10 ай бұрын
I hope you don’t sweat a lot. Sodium is critical for electrolytes
@colormeatbirth 10 ай бұрын
@@dariamancini963When I did use salt I used a mixture of iodized sea salt & Pink himalayan salt which I mix half & half myself. I did so in complete moderation. I'm black & don't want to get high blood pressure or hypertension. You can get natural sodium in kimchi, sauerkraut, fermented pickles, olives, walnuts, almonds, sunflowerseeds, canned seafood, cottage cheese & canned beans. All things🥰 I indulge in. Thank you 4 ur✨️concern.
@rorriannroch 8 ай бұрын
I lived in Japan for over 20 years and lead a full Japanese life with a Japanese husband and raised 4 children. Their food now has a lot of chemicals as well as so much salt. Because of this they have a really high rate of stomach cancer. I personally think Japanese eat a lot. I think the majority of the people are thin due to their genetics. The business men go out drinking with coworkers after work on a daily basis and usually come home drunk. Also as she said the Japanese eat a lot of soy beans. I think that because of this the men are very feminine and there are so many couples who are sexless. There is a very famous proverb in Japan that says ' I want my husband happy and healthy but not at home'. The first time I heard this I was shocked but that is how most Japanese woman feel. I even had one neighbor who said she washed her husband's clothes separate from her and their children because he was so dirty. The young are not getting married so they have a huge population problem as well. Generally I feel the Japanese are not very happy people that are always worried about what other people think which has lead to one of the highest rates of suicide. So what you see on the surface is just not the reality.
@KS-sf2vo 9 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr Kaveh, very very interesting. Love it thank you again for sharing. I love all your videos so educational, you are such a humble and professional doctor, I am planning to visit you in your clinic in San Francisco soon. Thank you 🙏
@darriontunstall3708 10 ай бұрын
People in Japan have healther food and live healthier! I eat at the whole food store a lot!! I learned a lot
@JohannnesBrahms 10 ай бұрын
A well-presented and interesting video on a modern culture that is alien to the West. I will probably never visit Japan, but your informed and enthusiastic introduction to a way of living that seems to provide great benefit to the body,mind, and soul has given me an experience that I would never have had otherwise. Thank you!
@burcinkaynak4663 7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the nice presentation
@brandiloydthepath5139 10 ай бұрын
Fabulous education ❤
@KS-sf2vo 9 ай бұрын
Also love to travel to Japan one day! Love their culture thank you for sharing
@dang2648 9 ай бұрын
I love this video. You are an amazing doctor! I learn from you a lot. You are brilliant, speaking Japanese too! 😮
@colormeatbirth 10 ай бұрын
I'm pretty much eating that way, except for the tofu & miso. Two things I've yet to adjust my taste buds to. About several months ago I started eating authentic kimchi for breakfast it helps my stomach & gut feel better throughout the morning & afternoon then oatmeal. Dr. Kaveh which is best Firm tofu or soft tofu for our diet?
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
That is awesome to hear! I also started adding kimchi into my diet, and I do feel noticeably better! Regarding a tofu brand, I cannot speak to any specific brands. However, I always recommend ORGANIC varieties when possible to reduce the risk of pesticides used in GMO varieties
@colormeatbirth 10 ай бұрын
@@MedicalSecretsThank you very much I will make certain I ALWAYS purchase top quality organic all the time. Maybe you could do a vlog on the diff ways to prepare scrumptious tofu?
@stevensonrf 10 ай бұрын
What an enjoyable video😃 Dr. K! You are the new Huell Howser😬
@sandyharris5822 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@solaura6218 10 ай бұрын
When Spam first became available in Japan after ww2, the Japanese got taller. Spam & eggs is a body builder's breakfast.
@cherylreaves253 10 ай бұрын
I love this. Have always been fascinated with the Japanese and their culture. It’s the one country I want to spend some time in. How long was the plane ride?
@Unforgettable0219 9 ай бұрын
Just done watching you with Peter. New subscriber here. Greetings from the Philippines!
@43loudman 10 ай бұрын
A really great video, I learned a lot, all your videos are so cool, but this one is eye opening, I have a bmi of 35, electrician, always eating out fast food,.. Japan has always been a place I wish to visit, I guess I better lose some weight so I won,t have to buy 2 seats on the air plane, Thanks Doc, this is an Excellent video,.
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! I hope you learned some tips to help improve your health/lifestyle
@lucycantor1081 10 ай бұрын
Hi Doc. Food and diet don’t get me started. Longevity is for those afraid to die, me I want to enjoy my life and yes eating is a favourite of mine. As a diabetic I have dos and don’ts I try to stay within the boundaries but my love of sweet things needs satisfying so once or twice a fortnight I fulfil it, but once it’s gone I go back to my usual diet. Their are so many people telling us what to eat, I have realised that carbs are bad for me and I try not to include them in my diet. It’s hard to know what to eat. I let my body tell me what I need, when I overeat sweets my stomach always lets me know with reflux overnight. To be truthful with you I never wanted to make it to 60 but here I am 64. 15 more years is okay but no more then that. Being a Sugar Addict limits me so I have to find a compromise to allow a little in my diet. I don’t buy cane sugar or bread anymore, bread rolls every now and then. The price of food now is just ridiculous, so I’m back to basics. Hook me up to a drip Doc and put me in a Propofal coma until I expire, I know it’s not medically ethical. So here I am putting one foot in front of the other taking one day at a time. Keep those photos of your fur babies with your words of inspiration coming as they make my day Doc. 🙂👋🏻
@danielintheantipodes6741 10 ай бұрын
I have no issue with people eating plant foods if they wish to do so. I get annoyed though when the veganists ignore the doubtful origins of some of their foods. Peasants starving because their crops have been destroyed to create soy for western yuppies and their soy lattes. Black coffee would be better if milk is deemed inappropriate for consumption. I also get annoyed when the veganists turn their eating habits into a quasi-religious cult. Especially when they pretend to be atheists! Apologies for the rant. You may have guessed that I have some baggage on this issue! Thank you for another amazing video! Lots of love!
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Hey, I live in the San Francisco Bay area. Think of what I see on a daily basis! 😂 I could not agree more about the cultish attitude towards so many behaviors, especially with lack of curiosity about the ORIGINS of the food, whether plant or animal, like you said. Personally, I vastly prefer a plant-based approach, but I I try to be fair about the merits of various approaches. Regardless, processed foods from any source appear more problematic and far larger scaled than the plant vs animal sourcing. Thank you for the kind comments!
@leticiafarooq3836 10 ай бұрын
Beautiful video ❤I love Asian culture…
@yinstallard2698 10 ай бұрын
Love Japan food, culture, technology and Many things in Japan 😊😊😊😊 Thank Doc!
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Me, too!
@wildhorses6817 10 ай бұрын
@@MedicalSecrets Thank you, I recently purchased ceremonial grade Matcha tea from Japan, it is very calming and very lovely color. High in Theonine.
@seductive-drops-of-gold 10 ай бұрын
@@wildhorses6817 I purchased the same my self recently. I actually bought empty gel capsules & filled some with the matcha so I can get some in when I don't have time to stop & make nice hot tea, which I love, even when it's hot outside I like hot tea, lol😂
@rohashimoto2774 10 ай бұрын
They do but in small portions and mixed with lots of vegetables like bitter melon.
@Starry_Night_Sky7455 6 ай бұрын
Oooo, part of my childhood is there. I lived mostly in Misawa, Japan. Many adventures I had running amok, well, biking amok, on my own exploring. Yeah, a kid in Japan can do that. I ended up in mostly agriculture areas just wandering about. To this day, it was rather mystical. All of the formalities I learned there. The snowfall where I lived was incredible. Massive snow! Then, of course the tremor/earthquake experiences I remember, omg, it was just dash under the dining room table. Those quakes freaked me out. If anyone is in Japan, go eat at an outdoor vineyard, they're lovely. Yakuza members were quite a common sight. There were these parades with Yakuza guys all full of tattoos. I had a weird experience I guess? I mean moving back to the US was actually my culture shock. I wonder what the health stats are there currently? I thought it was Okinawa that had the healthiest Japanese people? I haven't looked into it. I'm cracking up thinking about the whole KFC Christmas thing there. You didn't visit KFC, lol. You didn't show us the vending machines.
@rohashimoto2774 10 ай бұрын
By eating many small dishes there are more nutrients at one meal.
@lindakelley4332 9 ай бұрын
This video is good information. I had no idea how bad I had been abusing my body. Time to change my diet.Thank you.
@smedlybop 6 ай бұрын
Dr. K- Couple of things to keep in mind. The indigenous religion which many people mixed with some Buddhist practices, is Shinto. Shinto is animism; worship of nature and ancestors. That's probably why you see shrines to shrimp and Japanese consider eating certain foods is in a way anointed. When you get to the fat shaming segment, more than 20% of child bearing age women are medically underweight (they don't get their periods) when there is already is population shortage problem. You make some good points about some very good practices but don't get caught up in Orientalsim fetishizing.
@lindapagan1162 9 ай бұрын
I appreciate this point of view yet I am grateful for even A tiny mouthful of good food real food availability is key for us westrrners
@stephenr115 9 ай бұрын
This travel series so cool. I wonder if New Zealand would be a good place to visit?
@cynthiacarruthers877 10 ай бұрын
What a wonderful insight you have brought forward of the Japanese. Thank you for the most informative view of the Japanese, their culture and lifestyle in such a comprehensive yet fun manner! After downing a disgusting dinner of Kentucky Fried Chicken, I cried knowing what horror I just placed on my body. I love sushi and all healthy foods prepared by the Japanese. I swear I will never ever KFC again. Now devoted to delicious clean, caveman like, unprocessed foods!! Thank you.
@MrsBillyOatmealSurreal3504 9 ай бұрын
I gotta make some of that tofu! It looks so simple.
@lunalady1821 10 ай бұрын
Did you know, Japan have insulated air conditioned jacket for summer laborers.
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
I did not know that!
@thebluecat3925 10 ай бұрын
Like I commented on your poll yesterday ❤😂 and asked for a differences in health care and your field and I sorta got just what I wanted ❤🎉 have a super vacation in my dream vacation country ❤❤❤❤❤
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! It had been a dream of mine, too!
@teegees 4 ай бұрын
@DrKaveh what a great mini docu on Japan and how its culture relates to health and well being. How about *Bhutan* as your next destination? Its government apparently has a Gross National Happiness metric.
@pinwheelgrl9304 7 ай бұрын
Wish we had food like that here. The US mentality is just not dedicated to quality, only profit. You find quality in craft-work here, if you can afford it or do it yourself.
@janharris8672 10 ай бұрын
Do you make your own tofu now? I'm wondering if it could possibly taste good enough to be worth that much effort. Your video inspired me to check out the process. It has a lot of opportunity for practicing mindfulness.
@marismith865 9 ай бұрын
Bring us Singapore next .
@jodyljohnson8515 10 ай бұрын
So wonderful that you get to explore other countries! The Asian restaurants here have to Americanize the Asian food to make suitable for American's! If you dine Asian restaurants, ask them if they'll prepare it the way they would. Im sure they'd be happy to 😉 Next trip? Europe? Brazil 😊
@seductive-drops-of-gold 9 ай бұрын
There was a authentic Asian restaurant I loved in Shaker heights, Ohio called the "lemongrass" that just shut down permanently B4 the pandemic. There food was Thai & it was to die for. Wish they were still there.
@jodyljohnson8515 9 ай бұрын
@@seductive-drops-of-gold I used to work in a Chinese restaurant. I loved listening to their music. Very soothing. I wish I knew how to speak their language and sing along with them in song😉
@CatherineGault 4 күн бұрын
Im interested in learning more about the Mediterranean diet and living. Maybe visit the region?
@knighttoking7926 10 ай бұрын
RED BEAN PASTE IS VERY SWEET. MOCHI IS VERY SWEET.
@rohashimoto2774 10 ай бұрын
Especially Okinawa.
@TheresaGraf 10 ай бұрын
Truth! Don't they eat pork if my memory serves?
@susanfanning9480 10 ай бұрын
I lived there in the mid 70s and loved it.
@stephenr115 10 ай бұрын
New Zealand
@BrendaLee8 10 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@cindywells9119 3 ай бұрын
A lovely presentation that I thoroughly enjoyed, but I couldn’t help but crack up when I saw in the subtitles-which were no doubt automatically generated-a reference to there having been in World War II “bonsai attacks”, when obviously you were in fact referring to “banzai attacks”. 😅 Obviously an inadvertent error, but it does conjure up some very interesting visual images (can’t help but recall the old Monty Python sketch where there’s a self-defense class on how to protect yourself if you are ever attacked by someone armed with a banana.🍌)
@anitabubic6094 10 ай бұрын
Superrrr!
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@janetsherman2503 10 ай бұрын
I flew into Haneda
@user-bv5gv3ei2l 9 ай бұрын
Can you make video or tell about brain mri with anesthesia 😢😢 my first mri and first anesthesia that why im scared im taking anesthesia bcuz i have pblm with loud sounds in my left ear also i have facial paralysis on left side
@abc-dj3dx 10 ай бұрын
Puff the Magic Dragon ;)
@wildhorses6817 10 ай бұрын
Thank you. I would like you to visit Turkey and Greece. Yes, because I am older I remember times when we had smaller portions, better quality foods. Now, I only eat foods I prepare at home except some Thai food. The portions here are enough for a family of four except most of the foods are very low quality. It is sad and seeing people obese and very ill with a poor medical system does not bode well for our Country.
@MedicalSecrets 10 ай бұрын
Your observations are spot-on, and it is quite saddening. Those are two fantastic countries for suggestions. Thank you!
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