You only know that Hong Kong is developed, but do you know that people in Hong Kong live long?

When it comes to longevity, people generally think of Japan, where the average life expectancy of the Japanese has always been at the forefront of the world. But in 2015, the average life expectancy of men and women in Hong Kong, China surpassed that of Japan, reaching 81.2 and 87.3 years respectively. Why is the average life expectancy of Hong Kong people so high? In addition to complete medical insurance, this is also inseparable from their living habits.

Next, let’s take a look at the lifestyle habits of Hong Kong people that extend their lifespan.

Cooking methods: Steaming

Hong Kong people are good at steaming and boiling food, and many special snacks and dim sum are made in this way. Steaming is a low-temperature cooking method that can not only maintain the original flavor of food, but also reduce the loss of nutrients and facilitate digestion and absorption of food. Moreover, their diet is light, low in oil and salt, which is good for their health.

Love to make soup for health

In Hong Kong, making soup can be said to be a kind of food culture. Almost every woman in Hong Kong can make delicious soup, and drinking soup is the most common way for Hong Kong people to eat nourishing food. When making soup, people will add a lot of foods that are both medicinal and edible, or even Chinese medicinal materials based on the knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine. Some fresh medicinal materials are very popular in Hong Kong. Drinking these nourishing soups and meals regularly can improve people's physical fitness and lay the foundation for longevity.

Love seafood

Due to its coastal location, Hong Kong people love to eat seafood, especially marine fish and shrimps. Marine fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help prevent atherosclerosis and effectively reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Shrimp are rich in protein and calcium, which can provide essential nutrients for the human body.

Drink tea every day

Hong Kong people have the habit of drinking tea. There are set times for morning tea, afternoon tea and evening tea, and they drink hot tea all year round. Drinking tea has the effects of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, losing weight, lowering blood lipids, anti-aging, and protecting blood vessels. It is a good way to maintain health.

Don't like to be idle

There is no strict retirement age in Hong Kong, and many people are still working in their 70s or 80s. For example, there are many taxi drivers in their 70s on the streets. Regular brain use and activity can help the elderly slow down brain aging, maintain mental health, and prolong life. This is also an important reason why Hong Kong people live longer.

These living habits of Hong Kong people are worth learning from. In fact, longevity is very simple. As long as we pay attention to some health habits in life and persevere in them, we will definitely live longer.