If you’ve vacationed in another country, you know that learning about it’s food is one of the best ways to become familiar with a new culture. But in recent years, Australians have also taken a greater interest in global cuisine because of the health benefits attributed to certain lifestyles and foods. Books like French Women Don’t Get Fat, by Mireille Guilliano, and Japanese Women Don’t Get Old and Fat, by Naomi Moriyama, plus ongoing nutritional and lifestyle studies of Meditteranean and Asian foods continue to inspire and motivate new interests. The secret is: Making small changes in the way you eat can bring big health benefits, and more enjoyment to your table.
Healthy Habit # 1
Eat plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit and whole grains
Countries most known for this habit are Greece, China, Japan and Okinawa.