Signature foods: Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and olive oil are the stars of the show. Fish, poultry and ...

People living in Okinawa, Japan, are known for their longevity, and diet expert Dan Buettner believes there is one food that ...

The names on shop fronts are in Japanese and they sell everything from Japanese food and kitchen utensils ... from the southern part of the island of Okinawa, located about 640km (400 miles ...

The traditional food guide pyramid, adorned with bread and cereal packages, was phased out in 2005 after decades of prominence. Newer pyramids feature vertical lines and variable designs based on age.

One superfood might hold the key as to why so many people living on a Japanese island are living so much longer than everyone ...

Cereal box readers likely recognize the Food Guide Pyramid, a graphic designed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as an easy-to-follow guide to healthy eating. The pyramid's designers thought ...

The Battle of Okinawa was one of the bloodiest and costliest ... Civilians dodged bullets and sea and air bombardments. Without food, water or shelter, survival was almost impossible.

During the Battle of Okinawa, civilians were caught between 2 major military forces, each determined to fight to the end. More than 120,000 civilians were killed. After the battle, Okinawa served ...

The USDA has simplified nutrition guidelines with its "MyPlate" campaign. MyPlate replaces the older Food Pyramid. Considering that salt is an ingredient in just about every type of processed food ...

HAWASS: First of all you have inscriptions that are written inside the tombs, the tombs that are located on the west side of the Great Pyramid for the officials, and the tombs that are located on ...

The invasion of Japan loomed. The Japanese military stationed about 100,000 troops on Okinawa, with the aim of preventing the invasion of the mainland. Narration Imperial Headquarters of the ...