Have you ever heard expression “You are what you eat.”? It turns out there is more truth to this statement than was once thought. The reason for people of Japans long life is exactly that, their diet.

There are three staples of Japanese diet which can be linked to their long healthy lives.

1.Fish – Seafood is a well known staple of Japanese diet. It is also a well known fact that seafood is very healthy. The average Japanese diet includes at least one piece of seafood every day. Seafood is naturally low in fat and cholesterol, high in protein and omega 3 fatty acids. It is arguably one of healthiest meats available today.

They sit left behind on relish trays. They’re often by-passed in grocery store refrigerator shelves. The poor radish has gotten a bum rap.

There are at least five different varieties; but for now, I'll spotlight popular, red globe variety.

They are a great source of vitamin C and an excellent low calorie snack (only 12 calories in a half cup of radishes).

Radishes are root vegetables that are classified in cabbage and mustard family, thus their strong taste.

Most people eat them raw, with a little salt.

If you’d like your radishes to be a little crispier and a little less sharp in taste, put them in ice water for a couple hours before you plan to eat them.

There are also a number of ways to cook them. Boil a half inch of water, add sliced radishes, and then cover and simmer until tender, adding more water if necessary. Cook five to ten minutes.

To microwave, place a half pound of sliced radishes in a microwave safe dish with 1 tablespoon of water or broth. Cook for approximately four minutes.