VOICED : Okinawan plant holds promise of

The video discusses the ghetto flower, a plant traditionally consumed in Okinawa, Japan, known for its potential health benefits and contribution to the region's high life expectancy. It highlights the traditional uses of ghetto in local cuisine and its modern revival as a beauty tonic. The video also addresses the challenges posed by modern dietary habits, which have led to a decline in life expectancy. Finally, it explores the future of ghetto cultivation and its potential for international market expansion.

What is the traditional use of the ghetto flower in Okinawa?

• As a spice in curry dishes

• In muchi, a rice paste for vitality

• As a sweetener in desserts

• In sushi rolls for flavor

What is one reason for the decline in life expectancy in Okinawa?

• Decrease in physical activity

• High pollution levels

• Lack of medical facilities

• Increased consumption of fast food

How is the ghetto plant used in modern beauty practices?

• As a hair growth serum

• As an alcohol-free beauty tonic

• As a nail strengthener

• As a lip balm

What is the ambition of local farmers regarding the ghetto plant?

• To replace it with a more profitable crop

• To create a new hybrid variety

• To export it internationally

• To use it as animal feed

What is a potential benefit of reintroducing the ghetto plant to the local diet?

• It can improve soil fertility

• It may boost the local economy

• It can be used as a natural pesticide

• It may reduce water consumption