Understanding the Okinawa Diet: Why do Okinawans eat so much sweet potatoes?
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In the Japanese island of Okinawa, home to some of the world's highest concentrations of centenarians, the diet has long been centered around a single, humble root vegetable: the purple sweet potato, known as *beni imo*. It's a key reason why do Okinawans eat so much sweet potatoes, moving past historical necessity to embracing its immense nutritional benefits for longevity.
