The sitting posture of the group of long-lived people, do you want to try?

The ancient custom of eating cross-legged on the floor (or floor eating for short) may now be considered old-fashioned, but it actually improves your overall health and prolongs your life.

Sitting on the floor to eat has health benefits that modern dining tables cannot provide, and the practice is especially popular in many Asian countries, especially Japan.

Interestingly, the habit of sitting on the floor is a long-standing custom of a Blue Zone - where the world's longest-living people are concentrated. That is Okinawa, Japan.

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Okinawans have an ancient but simple method to help them stay healthy for a long time. Their secret is sitting on the floor for many daily activities, from resting, reading, chatting with loved ones and even eating, according to the health news site Eat this Not that.

According to the Blue Zones website, Okinawans sit on the floor and stand up many times a day, more than many other places in the world.

The website says: Sitting on the floor naturally exercises the legs, back, and core muscles by standing up and sitting down multiple times a day. Sitting on the floor also improves posture and increases overall strength, flexibility, and mobility.

Research also shows that maintaining this sitting position throughout life can help you live longer. According to a study published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology , people who can stand up and sit down on the floor actually live longer.

Sitting cross-legged on the floor to eat has health benefits that modern dining tables cannot provide.

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Here are some reasons why you should try this eating position again.

Support digestion

Sitting on the floor with your legs crossed can work wonders for digestion. When you sit on the floor to eat, you have to lean forward to pick up your food and then return to your original position. This repetitive motion works your abdominal muscles, triggers the secretion of stomach acid and aids in faster digestion, reducing bloating and indigestion.

Improve blood circulation and posture

Sitting cross-legged improves blood circulation. This position helps distribute blood evenly, keeping the heart healthy and reducing pressure on the body.

Sitting cross-legged improves posture and reduces muscle and joint pain. People who regularly sit on the floor live longer due to the core strength and agility required to maintain this position.

Helps keep the heart healthy

Sitting on the floor to eat also helps keep your heart healthy. When you sit cross-legged on the floor, your heart will get better blood circulation than when you sit on a chair. This helps your heart to be healthier and you will live longer, according to the Times Of India.

The Blue Zone website recommends trying eating one meal a day while sitting on the floor to add years to your life.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tu-the-ngoi-an-cua-nhom-nguoi-song-tho-ban-co-muon-thu-185240506200809972.htm