The Okinawan diet tends to be low in calories and high in vegetables and fruits, natural fiber, and good fats (omega - 3, monounsaturated fat).
Okinavalaste toidusedel on madala kalorsusega ning rikas köögi - ja puuviljadest, looduslikest kiudainetest ja kasulikest rasvadest (omega - 3, monoküllastamata rasv).