I was checking out a global ranking of life expectancy and after realizing that people from developed Asian countries are clearly living longer, (Japan and Hong Kong are at the top of the list), it’s long overdue for some studies linking their lifestyle to their longevity. And by “lifestyle”, I am mostly referring to diet, of course. You gotta give props to eastern medicine which tends to be more “preventative” than its western counterpart. Another distinction, is their reliance on sea vegetation.   But most important of all, Asians do not eat mayonaisse. I double-dog dare you to post even one item from  a Japanese  restaurant that is contaminated.  So the connection is clear . Now it’s just a  matter of waiting for some formal study making this link official. When that blessed day arrives,  the Mayo clinic will  need to change their horribly ironic name. (wouldn’t it be great if they are the ones who end up doing the study!) How can any health organization justify    more »