5 Healthy Eating Tips From the World's Healthiest Countries

Here is a list of healthy foods from various countries Healthy Tip # 1: Eat plenty of whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Conducted in countries: China and Greece
In many countries (including Indonesia), vegetables and fruit only serves as a complement to a meal. But unlike the case with China and Greece. In Greece, vegetables and fruits are considered as a main dish, not even a little cake made of vegetables and fruits as the main seasoning.
According to the study, three or more servings of grain and vegetables and fruits every day can reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease and some types of cancer.
Healthy Tip # 2: Enjoy your meal Conducted in the country: Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Japan
In these countries, a highly valued food. In Italy, to spend a plate of pizza, a person could spend up to nearly an hour. In Greece, they eat very slowly, with a regular time each day, and performed at places they think are really comfortable, so do not disembarang places or while standing.
Meanwhile, for the French and Spanish, eating is a time to gather with family and friends. Yes, a meal can strengthen the relationship. When eating in a calm and happy, then the body will be able to process food quickly.
Healthy Tip # 3: Watch your portions Conducted in countries: France, Japan
The average French person eat 25% less than Americans. In Japan, the food usually served in small pieces and also in the bowls / plates are small, do not use the width of the plate as in most other states.
Okinawan community even has custom called "hara hachi bu," or "8 out of 10". That is, citizens of Okinawa will stop eating when they feel their stomachs were filled 80% before it is completely full.
Healthy Tip # 4: Eat a variety of fresh food Conducted in the country: Italy, France, Greece, Japan, and Indonesia.
Now for the tips that we can be proud. Traditional markets we are able to put Indonesia as one of the countries with the largest consuming fresh food.
Sundanese people known for their love of Crudites or other raw foods such as Karedok. Communities on the coast of Lake Toba Batak also consume fresh fish without cooking, just like the Japanese with his Sashimi.
Research shows that fresh food provides plenty of fiber, fewer calories, the good cholesterol, and low in salt and sugar. That is why this year begin to globalize a trend called the Raw Food Revolution in developed countries.
Healthy Tip # 5: Spice up your plate Conducted in countries: India, China, Thailand, Indonesia
The presence of spices in a dish can double the deliciousness. In addition to flavor, spices are also known for low-calorie and fat-free. Several kinds of spices such as garlic, thyme, rosemary, cinnamon, cloves and turmeric also has properties to fight various diseases and reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the body. So my explanation may be useful