When it comes to staying healthy, each country or region has their own way of staying fit and maintaining good health. Ever wondered how the French and the Italians manage to pose an hour glass figure even after cheese being one of the staple ingredients in their cuisine? Have you given it a thought as to how the Mexican tend to be so active? Well, let’s make it easy for you. We bring you some health tips from around the world which you can apply in your daily routine as well to stay healthy and happy.
The Japanese
Most of us rely on processed or frozen foods when it comes to cooking meals. But, this is not how the Japanese operate. In fact, Japan completely depends on using fresh seasonal produce when it comes to using ingredients for their food. Even you could take inspiration and use fresh ingredients while cooking.
The Mediterranean
In order to lose weight, we end up cutting out fats and carbs from our daily diet. The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest diets in the world. Instead of eliminating food items, they believe in eating everything but in moderation. Dairy products, carbs and wine, there is everything on the plate you could wish for.
The Icelanders
Over consumption of red meat and the increasing number of heart diseases go hand in hand. The Icelanders prefer sea food over red meat. Instead of hogging on red meat, you could eat fish instead. Not only is it good for your health but it also keeps you away from the winter blues. No wonder the Icelanders are happy all the time.
The Dutch
No matter how many times you hit the gym in a week, the best way to lose weight and stay healthy is by engaging oneself in physical activities every day. You could take some inspiration from the Dutch, who instead of using the car everyday prefer cycling, which is also one of the most used modes of transport.
The Mexican
Apart from the Indians, it is the Mexicans who believe in adding as many spices as they can to their cuisine. These herbs and spices are great for your health and pose many benefits. For instance, chilli peppers make you eat slowly and help in improving your metabolism on the whole. Go ahead, spice your food just a little bit more.
The Spanish
The concept of taking afternoon naps has been borrowed from the Spanish. Afternoon siesta as they call it reduces stress, is helpful in weight loss and also helps you live longer. Reports suggest that people who took a siesta at least three times a day had a lower risk of developing a heart disease than the people who do not take afternoon naps at all.
The Italian/French
The Italian and the French do not believe in eating on the run. Instead, they prefer to enjoy their food and eat slowly. It is a great practice to savour your food and actually know what you are eating. Eating slow will also make you eat less than you usually do. The human body takes 20 minutes to get full. So, the next time you carry that sandwich, try to spend some time eating it.
Try these simple health tips from across the globe, who knows you may see the needles go down the next time you stand on the weighing scale.
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