Unlock japans secret to longevity with these 5 antioxidant-rich foods

Want to live longer like the Japanese? It's not just genetics - it's their healthy habits, antioxidant-rich foods, fermented ingredients, and more. Dr. Vicente Mera, a medical expert, has traveled to Japan multiple times to adopt these habits and now shares one of them with Vogue.

5 Forgotten japanese superfoods to boost your health

From fermented cabbage to miso soup, these five foods might not be part of your regular diet but absolutely should be. Start with fermented cabbage, or sauerkraut, a staple in Japanese cuisine that improves digestion, stops bloating, and keeps you full. Next up is kuzu, a flour made from the invasive kudzu plant, packed with phytoestrogens that support women's health and may reduce inflammation.

Umeboshi paste, made from Japanese plums, has probiotic properties, is low in fat and calories, and can help alleviate headaches. For a warm, nutritious breakfast, try miso soup, which is high in probiotics, protein, vitamins, and minerals, earning it the title of a superfood.

Dr. Mera's advice to emulate the Japanese approach to longevity is clear: incorporate these five antioxidant-rich foods into your diet and reap the benefits.