World's Top 15 Healthy Foods
Blueberries (Canada): Contain antioxidant polypheols, which can combat molecules that cause wrinkles.
Red Wine and Garlic (France): Garlic has been proven to lower cholesterol, while red wine contains antioxidant flavonoids.
Avocado and Chili Pepper (Mexico): Avocados are rich in magnesium and vitamin E, while chili peppers can boost metabolism.
Oats (UK): Increase serotonin levels in the brain, improving mood and combating depression.
Salmon, Mackerel, and Sardines (Norway): Rich in protein, they help the body produce collagen, making the skin smooth and elastic.
Pasta (Italy): Actually a diet food, because it has a low glycemic index, which helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
Olive Oil (Greece): Contains large amounts of "monounsaturated fats," which can reduce the risk of heart disease.
Rice (China): Rice is rich in vitamin B, which enhances brain function.
Kiwi (New Zealand): Rich in vitamin C; one a day is enough to meet your daily requirement.
Spices (India): Turmeric in curry contains antioxidants, and studies show it can fight cancers like leukemia.
Tomatoes (Spain): Contain abundant carotene, which is used to make vitamin A, and lycopene, which helps prevent cancer.
Chickpeas (Egypt): Contain soluble fiber, calcium, iron, and magnesium, which can help relieve premenstrual symptoms.
Soybeans (Japan): Can reduce the risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol levels, and help prevent cancer.
Bananas (Caribbean): Contain tryptophan, which the body converts into a substance that helps calm and induce sleep.
Peanuts (Thailand): Help reduce fat and provide vitamins and minerals.
British nutrition authority Juliette Kale has scoured 15 different countries around the world for healthy foods, most of which are staple foods for the local people. We can encounter these foods in our daily lives; we don't have to travel overseas to eat them. Fruits and vegetables like bananas, blueberries, and tomatoes are well-known for being good for you, but others like chili peppers and curry powder also have benefits.
According to a report in the British Mirror, Kale selected healthy foods from various countries. Curry powder, commonly eaten by Indians, has multiple benefits that stand up to scientific scrutiny. The latest research shows that curcumin in curry powder not only has anti-cancer effects but can also relieve rheumatoid arthritis and lower cholesterol. Another Indian spice, ginger, can increase blood circulation and aid digestion.
Chili peppers, a favorite in Mexico, help with weight loss by accelerating metabolism. Research indicates that metabolism can increase by as much as 50% within 3 hours of eating chili peppers. As for foods like pasta that seem to cause weight gain, they can be very healthy if cooked properly. Kale explains that pasta should not be overcooked, as that raises its glycemic index. The correct way to cook it is al dente—just cooked with a firm texture—to be considered right.