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  Popular Tokyo neighborhood to ban drinking in public places

  One of Tokyo’s most popular tourist neighborhoods is making a move to curb bad behavior – by taking alcohol indoors.The measure, which is expected to take effect in October, will see drinking alcohol forbidden on streets or public places in Shibuya from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. every day. The legal drinking age in Japan is 20.Shibuya City, which is a self-governed district within Tokyo, can make its own local regulations.Mayor Ken Hasebe recently told journalists: “We have been stepping up patrols and other efforts over the last year, but we have had people say, ‘Well, the rules say you can drink, don’t they?’ By establishing the rule, we would like to convey the district’s intentions, including during patrols — we would prefer people to enjoy their drinks inside restaurants.”This news may not come as a surprise to local residents.Last fall, Shibuya banned Halloween-related activities in the district, with alcohol cited as a main reason behind the prohibition. That included a ban on drinking alcohol outside of bars and restaurants. Mayor Hasebe says that local businesses supported the regulations in October 2023 and were behind the push to make them permanent.Shibuya is home to some of the capital’s most popular attractions, including the Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park and the “Shibuya scramble,” believed to be the world’s busiest intersection.／Flickr“The damage caused by overtourism has become serious, resulting in property damage caused by drinking in the street, altercations with local residents, and littering of large amounts of empty cans and bottles,” the city said in a statement last October.Shibuya is home to some of the capital’s most popular attractions, including the Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park and the “Shibuya scramble,” believed to be the world’s busiest intersection.In the historic city of Kyoto, where it’s possible to spot geisha and their apprentices (maiko) around the ancient alleyways, locals have tried to find ways to deter foreigners from harassing the women as they make their way to and from work.Despite those measures, though, “geisha paparazzi” and other nuisance tourists still cause conflict between visitors and locals.／FlickrKyoto’s official tourism office has put up posters and distributed pamphlets about different social customs in Japan, from how to use toilets to whether to tip. The advice also extends to geisha, with visitors asked not to touch the women, pull on their kimonos, or take their photos without permission.Local Gion residents have also taken some measures themselves, such as blocking off private alleys.Despite those measures, though, “geisha paparazzi” and other nuisance tourists still cause conflict between visitors and locals.

  2024-06-30 09:00
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  Diabesity: Starting with the Right Food to Lose Weight - 6 Q&As

  Diabetes patients are often very cautious about their diet when controlling their weight, but actually, eating the right food is key. Nutritionist Liu Siyu points out that choosing healthy foods and maintaining a consistent carbohydrate intake is beneficial for controlling blood sugar and weight. Here are six common dietary issues for diabetes patients:https://news.immigration.gov.tw/Column/Detail/32744738-bfdf-4867-b46d-1e2254adc679?category=1&lang=TWChoosing healthy foods and maintaining a consistent carbohydrate intake is beneficial for controlling blood sugar and weight. (Image: Provided by Flickr)Q1: Can diabetes patients eat white rice?Yes, but don’t think that avoiding white rice alone can control blood sugar. Liu Siyu points out that some people switch to other carbohydrates like porridge, noodles, or bread, which are easy to digest but not beneficial for blood sugar stability. Therefore, choosing healthy staple foods and paying attention to portion control is key.Q2: Is brown rice better than white rice?Brown rice is indeed nutritious, but its calorie and carbohydrate content are comparable to white rice, so it should not be eaten excessively. The amount of rice consumed per meal should depend on individual weight and activity level. It is recommended that men consume 4-5 servings of carbohydrates per day, while women should consume 2-4 servings.Choosing healthy staple foods and paying attention to portion control is key. (Image: Provided by GQ Taiwan)Q3: Which foods contain carbohydrates?Pay special attention to whole grains, fruits, and dairy products as they contain carbohydrates and directly affect blood sugar. Portion control is important when consuming these foods.Q4: Often feel hungry, is it physiological or psychological hunger?It is necessary to distinguish between real hunger (physiological hunger) and fake hunger (psychological hunger). Choosing high-satiety foods, such as those rich in protein and fiber, helps reduce feelings of hunger.https://news.immigration.gov.tw/Column/Detail/b497633c-1ac9-4790-9785-59dff1673aad?category=1&lang=TWQ5: Can I eat sweets and sugary drinks?Occasionally, yes, but not frequently. High-sugar foods can affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of obesity and other health problems. It is advisable to find substitutes and gradually reduce dependence on sugar.Q6: What is the best way to lose weight?Fasting or extreme dieting is not recommended. A balanced diet is the best way to lose weight. Every type of food should be consumed in moderation, and high-sugar, high-fat, and high-calorie foods should be avoided as much as possible.

  2024-06-17 01:44
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  These ultraprocessed foods may shorten your life, study says

  Eating higher levels of ultraprocessed food may shorten lifespans by more than 10%, according to a new, unpublished study of over 500,000 people whom researchers followed for nearly three decades.The risk went up to 15% for men and 14% for women once the data was adjusted, said study lead author Erikka Loftfield, an investigator at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland.Asked about their consumption of 124 foods, people in the top 90th percentile of ultraprocessed food consumption said overly processed drinks topped their list.“Diet soft drinks were the key contributor to ultraprocessed food consumption. The second one was sugary soft drinks,” Loftfield said. “Beverages are a very important component of the diet and the contribution to ultraprocessed food.”Refined grains such as ultraprocessed breads and baked goods ranked next in popularity, the study found.“This is one more large, long-duration cohort study confirming the association between UPF (ultraprocessed food) intake and all-cause mortality, particularly from cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes,” said Carlos Monteiro, emeritus professor of nutrition and public health at Brazil’s University of São Paulo, in an email.Monteiro coined the term ultraprocessed food and created the NOVA food classification system, which looks beyond nutrients to how foods are made. Monteiro was not involved in the study, but several members of the NOVA classification system were coauthors.The NOVA classification system sorts foods from minimally processed — whole foods such as fruits and vegetables — to processed foods such as deli meat and sausage — to ultraprocessed. Ultraprocessed foods contain ingredients “never or rarely used in kitchens, or classes of additives whose function is to make the final product palatable or more appealing,” according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.The list of additives includes preservatives to resist mold and bacteria; emulsifiers to keep incompatible ingredients from separating; artificial colorings and dyes; anti-foaming, bulking, bleaching, gelling and glazing agents; and added or altered sugar, salt and fats designed to make food appetizing.Monteiro coined the term ultraprocessed food and created the NOVA food classification system, which looks beyond nutrients to how foods are made. Monteiro was not involved in the study, but several members of the NOVA classification system were coauthors.／FlickrHealth risks linked to processed meats and soft drinksThe preliminary study, presented Sunday at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition in Chicago, analyzed dietary data gathered in 1995 from nearly 541,000 Americans ages 50 to 71 who were participating in the US National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study.Researchers linked the dietary data to death rates over the next 20 to 30 years. Compared with those in the bottom 10% of ultraprocessed food consumption, people who ate the most overly processed food were more likely to die from heart disease or diabetes, according to the study. Unlike other studies, however, researchers found no rise in cancer-related death.Results may underestimate riskOne key limitation of the study was that the dietary data was gathered only once some 30 years ago, Green said: “It’s difficult to say how dietary habits might have changed between then and now.”Ultraprocessed food manufacturing has exploded since the mid-1990s, however, with estimates that as nearly 60% of the average American’s daily calories come from ultraprocessed foods. That’s not surprising, considering as much as 70% of the food in any grocery store may be ultraprocessed.“If anything, we are probably underestimating ultraprocessed food consumption in our study because we’re being very conservative,” Loftfield said. “The intake is likely to have only grown over the years.”In fact, a study published in May that found similar results — a higher risk of premature death and death from cardiovascular disease in over 100,000 health professionals who ate ultraprocessed foods — accessed ultraprocessed food intake every four years and found consumption doubled between the mid-1980s and 2018.“For example, the daily intake of packaged savory snacks and dairy-based desserts, such as ice cream, has essentially doubled since the ‘90s,” said the lead author of the May study, Dr. Mingyang Song, associate professor of clinical epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard University’s TH Chan School of Public Health.Monteiro coined the term ultraprocessed food and created the NOVA food classification system, which looks beyond nutrients to how foods are made. Monteiro was not involved in the study, but several members of the NOVA classification system were coauthors.／Flickr“In our study, just as in this new one, the positive association was mainly driven by a few subgroups, including processed meat and sugar sweetened or artificially sweetened beverages,” Song said. “However, all categories of ultraprocessed food were associated with increased risk.”Choosing more minimally processed foods is a one way to limit ultraprocessed foods in one’s diet, Loftfield said.“We should really be focusing on eating diets that are rich in whole foods,” she said. “And if the food is ultraprocessed, then look to see the levels of sodium and added sugars and try to make the best decision possible using the nutrition facts label.”

  2024-07-05 09:00