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and green being the best choices —
ensure the Asian philosophy of food as
a foundation for good health is met
with copious amounts poured with
every meal.
The main staples of Indian dishes
include rice, legumes and vegetables.
Legumes — beans, peas and lentils —
are rich in dietary fibre, protein, vitamins,
minerals and antioxidants and
are low in fat. The spice turmeric —
found in many Indian curries — has
anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antivi-
ral and antibacterial properties helping
the fight against diabetes, cancer,
arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease.Their
tasty chai tea — made with cinnamon,
cloves and milk — stabilizes blood
sugar, reduces inflammation and
strengthens bones.
The Mediterranean
In Greece where lamb is on the
menu,its super-rich zinc mineral helps
rev up your energy. Calcium-rich
yogourt is especially nutritious, as
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Greek yogourt isn’t overloaded with
sugar.
Consuming moderate amounts of
red wine while dining on foods rich in
fruits, veggies, whole grains, olive oil,
dairy,garlic,fish and poultry is the general
practice of Italians and the French.
The Mediterranean diet has been
shown to reduce mortality rates and
the prevalence of obesity, high blood
pressure, coronary heart disease and
cancers. The rich source of antioxidants
found in red wine inhibits
platelet reaction that helps prevent
blood clot formation and protects
against heart disease.
Mexico
Because Mexican dishes are largely
made with beans, they are full of
soluble fibre that balances bloodsugar
levels and provides steady, slowburning
energy.
Switzerland
Cocoa contains phytochemicals
called flavonoids. The flavonoids in
chocolate — especially dark chocolate
— are antioxidants that protect
the body’s tissue from damage. The
Swiss are best known for their chocolate
and though chocolate is high in
calories, the right kind eaten in small
doses is heart healthy. Choose dark
chocolate with 70 per cent cocoa or
higher and cocoa butter as the main
fat source because it doesn’t raise
cholesterol as much as other saturated
fats.