The Healthiest Countries in the World Compared to The United States

 

Harley Pasternack, a celebrity trainer and nutritionist, traveled around the world to research how the healthiest countries on earth differ from the United States and stay so fit.  He discovered that the portions in the United States are huge compared to that of other counties. Our meals have increased their sizes slowly over the years. Americans consume tons of salt, sugar, and thickening agents, unlike other countries who think it is important to eat local and seasonal products. The Japanese eat a wide and nutritious range of seaweed. The Chinese try to include at least five different colors in a meal. The most important difference was that Americans walk and exercise drastically less than other countries he observed.

I think that portion control is one of the most important ways to manage weight. Eating junk food is not bad, but eating copious amounts is terrible for you. I absolutely love fruit, which gives my meals lots of variety and color. Vegetables, not so much, but celery, salad, and carrots are pretty good. What do you think is the best way to manage your weight?

This is a comparison of American portions a few years back to now.

 

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 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/16/healthy-diets-around-the-world_n_6446140.html