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As an island, there’s a natural abundance of fresh fish on the menu, balanced by carbohydrates, vegetables, fruit and meat. Japan also shies away from processed drinks in favour of water and tea.
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Mediterranean diet is actually very healthy indeed, characterised by quality olive oil, fresh local vegetables – just think of those sun-ripened tomatoes – lean meats and the occasional glass of red wine.
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Israel enjoys the honour of recording the lowest number of diet-related deaths in the entire world, its cuisine making strong use of vegetables, fish and unsaturated fats. The liberal use of legumes, olive oil and aubergine in Israeli food mirrors several qualities of the Mediterranean diet.
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Forget chicken kormas: most Indian curries use vegetables as their base, flavoured with a range of spices, many of which have anti-inflammatory benefits and are thought to protect against certain types of cancer.
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A natural larder of fresher-than-fresh fish and locally sourced free-range meat helps keeps the Icelanders fit and healthy. Low in saturated fat and high in omega 3, the Icelandic diet stomachs four times the amount of fish found in other national cuisines.
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