Exactly. Really, if you look at this map, the less obese regions almost invariably have lower fat/carbs ratio in their common cuisine. Especially the whole of Asia inclusive of Japan.
I’d be wary of generalizing results across genetically different populations, though—for example, a diet with plenty of dairy and wine seems to be fine for Caucasians but I wouldn’t recommend it to East Asians.
I’d be wary of generalizing results across genetically different populations, though—for example, a diet with plenty of dairy and wine seems to be fine for Caucasians but I wouldn’t recommend it to East Asians.