Food Question

Which countries have the healthiest food/food habits? What foods do they eat? Ethnic Cuisine?

Produce and whole grains: China and Greece

Traditional Chinese diet usually consists of: vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
In Greece: "vegetables and legumes are main meals, not just side dishes." Antonia Trichopoulou, M.D., Ph.D.

"Research finds that three servings or more a day of produce can lower the risk of stroke, heart disease, and some cancers."

In a study, "85,000 women over 12 to 14 years, found that those who ate the most fruit and vegetables had a 20 percent lower risk for heart disease."



http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/31/cl.worldly.advice/index.html