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World’s healthiest diets: What we can learn from Mediterranean, Nordic, Okinawan eating habits
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People in Singapore can embrace elements of healthy diets by making small and practical changes to their everyday meals.
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- Mediterranean, Nordic and Okinawan diets prioritise whole foods like fruit, vegetables, grains and healthy fats, reducing processed items and red meat. These eating patterns are linked to longevity and reduced chronic disease risk.
- Singaporeans can adapt these diets by using olive or canola oil, choosing whole grains, increasing fish and vegetable intake, and practising mindful eating habits such as hara hachi bu.
- Flexibility is crucial; focus on overall patterns rather than expensive superfoods. Locally sourced foods such as tofu and sweet potatoes can aid adaptation, but seek personalised advice if needed.
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SINGAPORE – Around the world, certain diets have earned a reputation not just for taste, but also for overall health and longevity.
Eating habits in the sun-soaked coasts of the Mediterranean, far-flung Nordic countries and serene islands of Okinawa have been linked to lower risks of chronic diseases, better heart health and longer lifespans.
