Healing Lifestyles & Spas - Healthiest Countries, Healthiest Cuisines

Healthiest Countries, Healthiest Cuisines

Continued from our Retreat & Renew Daily Tip.

Sweden:

Swedish food is heavy on seafood, including salmon, which is rich in omega-3s and a key component of the Mediterranean diet. In addition, the country’s prominent methods of cooking include smoking, poaching, drying and fermenting—none of which rely upon heavy amounts of oil and grease.

Singapore:

Singaporean food relies heavily on regional influences, including the cuisines from Malaysia, China, and India. All of these countries focus on health-promoting spices in their daily meals with flavors coming from heart-healthy ginger, turmeric and chilies.

Caribbean:

If you venture beyond the all-inclusive resorts you’ll find traditional Caribbean cuisine that relies on omega-3-rich fish as well as starchy root vegetables. In addition, hot peppers spice a lot of the traditional fare, and peppers have been shown to help increase metabolism.

Italy:

Italy gets a bad rap, and it shouldn’t. What should get a bad rap is American Italian food (i.e. extra cheesy pizza, and serving sizes that could feed a family). Traditional Italian fare is rich in vegetables as well as olive oil, which boosts heart health. In addition, Italians take their time eating and enjoy their food—both key components of a healthy diet and a stable body weight.