Nutritional Food For The Top Nine Healthiest Cultures

Greeks

Traditional Greek foods like dark leafy veggies, fresh fruit, high-fiber beans,  grains, olive oil, and omega-3-rich fish deliver lots of immune-boosting and cancer-fighting ingredients that cut your risks of heart disease and diabetes.

California fresh

California Fresh is a style of eating that is about enjoying seasonal, local foods that are simply prepared.  They eat plenty of naturally low-calorie, nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables from a local farmers' market or farm.

Vietnamese

Fresh herbs, lots of vegetables and seafood, and cooking techniques that use water or broth instead of oils are common in Vietnamese meals.

Japanese

Japanese foods that are amazing for your health include antioxidant-rich yams and green tea;  calcium-rich veggies like bok choy; iodine-rich seaweed (good for your thyroid); omega-3-rich seafood; shiitake mushrooms (a source of iron, potassium, zinc, copper, and folate); and whole-soy foods.

Indian

 Curry is a popular Indian dish.  Aromatic spices, such as turmeric, ginger, red chilies, and garam masala are used in India.  Turmeric and ginger help fight Alzheimer's, according to recent studies.

Italian

Ingredients such as tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano, parsley, and basil make Italian dishes healthy. 

Garlic and traditional Italian herbs provide vitamins A and C.

Spanish

The Spanish eat tons of fresh seafood, vegetables, and olive oil.  Two examples of popular healthy Spanish dishes are Gazpacho and paella (a dish of seafood, rice, and vegies). 

South American

The continent's traditional diet of fresh fruits and vegetables (including legumes) along with high-protein grains like quinoa are very healthy.  A typical South American meal of rice and beans creates a perfect protein.  Ceviche is a blind of fresh seafood that has a variety of healthful spices and ingredients, from cilantro and chile peppers to tomatoes and onions.

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