insideKENT Magazine Issue 42 - September 2015 | Page 79

HEALTH+WELLNESS

DIET TIPS
FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Have you ever wondered how French women maintain their slim figures?
Why, despite large bowls of pasta and late dinners, Italians are one of
the healthiest nations? We asked a group of nutritionists to select the
best foods and diet tips from around the world that can help us stay
healthy – so if you are bored with the same sandwiches and are looking
for a change, carry on reading!
Japan

Iceland
When it comes to food,
Icelanders keep things
simple with fresh seafood
and lean lamb. Most foods
are grown and produced
locally with hardly any
pesticide use. Dairy products
are often higher quality than
the UK's, as Iceland's first
Nordic settlers had a good
knowledge of food
preserving. "High-quality
yogurts with beneficial
bacteria are a must in an
Icelander’s daily diet. Fresh
fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which help keep our heart and brain
healthy. They can help reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's, as well
as heart disease and strokes," says Dr Marilyn Glenville.

Sweden

"This is one of the healthiest diets in the world. The fish is supplying important
omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to reduce the risk of heart disease
and strokes. Both the cruciferous vegetables and fermented soya have
been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer as they have a balancing
effect on hormones. The Japanese also eat lot of seaweed (sea vegetables)
that contains important trace minerals like selenium and iodine for healthy
thyroid function. Sushi, the most popular dish in Japan, provides energy
but it’s also low in fat and high in omega acids that keeps blood healthy.
In general, many Japanese vegetables are unprocessed which means
greater levels of vitamins and minerals," explains the UK’s leading nutritionist,
Dr Marilyn Glenville (www.marilynglenville.com).

Just like Icelanders, Swedes eat high-quality fermented d