Friday, April 22, 2016

HEALTH FOOD SPECIAL............. SMARTEST FOOD TO EAT

 SMARTEST FOOD TO EAT


A balanced diet is a sure way of keeping the doctor away. Some regions with the most healthy platter:

Mediterranean
| With fresh fruit and vegetables, wholegrain cereals, nuts, the odd glass of red wine, fish and dairy, and olive oil as the main source of fat, it is one of the world's healthiest diet. Reduces risk of stroke, Type 2 diabetes and dementia; berries protect against Alzheimer's; olive oil increases good cholesterol, protecting the heart

Japan
| Has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. A recent study pinpointed this to its diet high in certain carbohydrates, vegetables, fruits as well as fish and meat. In 2005, the government issued a recommended food guide, encouraging people to eat less saturated fats, processed foods and up intake of carbohydrates from both rice and vegetables. Those who followed the regime, had a 15% lower mortality rate.

West Africa
| Populations in Mali, Chad, Senegal, and Sierra Leone consume lot of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and food high in fibre and omega 3. Cuisine can include rice, groundnut stew, dried and smoked fish, and yams. It is low in calories, cutting risk of obesity and diabetes.

French
| While the French may scoff croissants, rich cheese, meat, bread and wine, their portion sizes are much smaller than Britons and Americans. The overall calories consumed are lower. Also, eating high quality food that is palatable can help a person stop from feeling deprived and overeating.

Nordic
| The platter includes rye bread, oily fish, fruits such as rose hip, root vegetables and fermented milk and cheese. A study in the 'American Journal of Clinical Nutrition' showed that such a diet was comparable with he benefits of a Mediterranean one. It reduces inflammation, which is often linked to chronic conditions and colon cancer. It is also rich in fibre and low in sugar.


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