Tonga. Tonga is currently leading the world in obesity with a disquieting obesity rate of 90%. “Junk meat” is a term that has commonly been thrown around in reference to a Tonganese diet essential.
Eating plenty of fruit and veg, the citizens of Chad have world's healthiest diet, while those in Armenia have the worst, according to new research comparing global eating habits.
The good news for Americans is that they fare a bit better when it comes to fat consumption. Belgium, where people eat 95 grams of fat each day on average, holds the distinction of being the world's most fat-crazed country. Germany, where people eat 86.5 grams of fat each day on average, is second.
1. Japanese. Japanese culture tends to eat well in small portions with colorful vegetables and they strive to eat very healthy and using seasonal ingredients and flavors. ...
China is the country with the highest salt (sodium) content in processed meat and fish products, according to a five-country study published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Take into account that the average Czech consumes 13.7 liters of alcohol annually, that the country is ranked 11th globally in tobacco use, and that nearly 30% of the population is overweight, it's hardly surprising that the Czech Republic is the most unhealthy country in the world.
The Nordic diet is a strong contender for one of the healthiest diets in the world for both people and for the planet. The Nordic diet typically focuses on minimally processed, locally sourced foods found in the Nordic countries – Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland.
The U.S. is the unhealthiest country globally because of its high obesity rate and the heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses that go along with it. America has one of the highest rates of obesity in the world—and it's not just adults who are getting heavier and heavier: childhood obesity is also a problem.
Uzbekistan has been named as the country which has the highest number of diet-related deaths in the world. A global study has found that the former Soviet republic records 892 per 100,000 people a year, due to poor diets.
While not an exhaustive list, here are a few religions and their dietary practices.
Hinduism. Hindus generally avoid foods they believe hinder spiritual development—for example, garlic and onion and other foods that stimulate the senses. ...
The Yanomamo Indians are an unacculturated tribe inhabiting the tropical equatorial rain forest of northern Brazil and southern Venezuela who do not use salt in their diet.
Sweden. Sweden is one of the healthiest cultures in the world with some of the best-tasting food. Likewise, it also maintains an unrivaled healthcare system. Similar to the Mediterranean diet, the Nordic Diet emphasizes seasonal, local foods such as herring, bilberries (cousin of blueberries), and rapeseed oil (canola) ...
Traditionally, steamed vegetables have been a main staple of Chinese food. These steamed vegetables and tea, combined with only occasional red meat and minimal fried food, led to immense health benefits for Chinese people.
