The Coming War with the Old
No figures will be quoted, since this is a Monday morning post.
One of the significant facts cited by the calorie restriction movement is the lifespan of Okinawans (highest number of centenerians per capita). Researchers link this result to the low calorie intake of Okinawans (and Japanese generally). I'm not persuaded.
1) Japanese are smaller and we would expect them to consumer fewer calories based on biology rather than culture.
2) I think there is some correlation/causation confusion in linking lower calorie intake to longer lifespan, since "small" people in high-calories cultures live longer than "large" people in those same cultures.
Am I just trying to defend my love of food? Probably.
Labels: calorie-restriction mommy is sure to fail