The quest for looking fitter and younger is endless. The entire beauty industry and the fitness industry has took off because of this perpetual desire to look their best.Japanese women tend to have it in control. Their skin is always plump and they are rarely unfit. Are they stocking up on anti-ageing creams or constantly sipping on slimming teas? If you’ve wondered, what makes Japanese women look so effortlessly beautiful, here’s a list of things they do.

Not only do the Japanese ensure they get their daily share of workout, they consciously make an effort to have an active lifestyle. They prefer walking, bicycle to short routes or take up hiking very occasionally.

While the rest of the world has a huge culture of gorging on desserts, Japanese don’t preach this habit. You will often see them keeping the desserts aside. The desserts they do have, like jiggly cheesecakes or rice cakes are far healthier than its western counterparts.

An old adage says one must have breakfast like a king and dinner like a pauper. The Japanese preach and follow it. Their sumptuous breakfast consists of many fractions – green tea, steamed rice, omelette, fish, miso soup and tofu.

Wheat flour or refined flour has a huge amount of carbohydrates – which can be credited for being the biggest contributor in weight loss. The Japanese switch flour with rice instead. Rice is a healthier carbohydrate and helps regulate weight loss, while giving many other health benefits.

Because the Japanese are so health conscious, they make a conscious effort to stay away from excess oil, heavy cooking or anything that can make the food unhealthy. They also believe cooking your veggies or protein too much can rob it off of its nutritional value. Their cuisine consists of fresh foods, that are lightly cooked. Think quick stirs, pan grilling and boiling.

Remember when your dietician said about small portions? Yup, same thing. Having small portions of everything allows you try everything out, get the nutrition and taste, without really depriving yourself of anything. This practice allows you to fill yourself up and avoid overeating,

The Japanese will never be lured by what the West is doing for their weight loss process. They rely on the fresh, seasonal produce available in their markets. Eating local and seasonal ensures you get the all the nutrients you require in their best form.

The Japanese happen to be huge food lovers, which is why they don’t mind taking things in their own hand to whip up a meal of their own. They will have their own spin of a grilled fish, miso soup, or pan fried veggies. This ensures control over your food and it’s easy on the pocket. And you can’t argue with that!

The ingredients Japanese rely on are wholesome and nutritious. They live longer and don’t look aged as their food habits and their living style are the ones which stand as a barrier against the wrinkles, aging spots, diseases and harmful fats in their bodies.