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Why Is Japan, Despite Consuming a Significant Amount of Salt, the Country with the Longest Life Expectancy?

When talking about the secrets to Japanese longevity, many people immediately think of fish, seaweed, tofu, vegetables, and green tea. However, there are several other things that are also indispensable on the traditional Japanese table: miso soup, soy sauce, and pickled vegetables—all high-sodium foods. Furthermore, the broth for ramen and udon noodles is also quite salty. This is somewhat strange. Japan is a world-renowned country for longevit…
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When talking about the secrets to Japanese longevity, many people immediately think of fish, seaweed, tofu, vegetables, and green tea. However, there are several other things that are also indispensable on the traditional Japanese table: miso soup, soy sauce, and pickled vegetables—all high-sodium foods. Furthermore, the broth for ramen and udon noodles is also quite salty. This is somewhat strange. Japan is a world-renowned country for longevit…

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大纪元 Epoch Times broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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