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Spain is officially the World's healthiest country

Is the Mediterranean diet the reason why? - by Tara Ali
  • 08 Mar 2019

The results of the Bloomberg 2019 Healthiest Country Index are in. The top 5 countries that have the World’s healthiest nations are:  

1. Spain
2. Italy
3. Iceland
4. Japan
5. Switzerland

Spain has risen to the top (it ranked sixth in the last Index), narrowly beating Italy to become the World’s healthiest country. Australia ranked at number seven.  

Signs You Need To Change Your Diet

To create the ranking, Bloomberg take into account several factors, including: life expectancy, tobacco use, access to clean water and sanitation and obesity rates. United Nations data show that Spain has the highest life expectancy at birth among all the countries ranked, with its 2040 forecast at almost 86 years.

Could Spain’s eating habits be behind their long lifespan?

The Mediterranean Diet, enjoyed in Spain, Italy and Greece is considered one of the healthiest diets in the world. The diet, which is low in added sugar and high in healthy fats, has been shown in numerous studies to promote heart health, aid weight loss and lower diabetes risk.

The Mediterranean lifestyle also involves regular physical activity, siestas, taking time over meals and sharing them with other people and enjoying life.  

RELATED CONTENT: 9 FOODS YOU CAN EAT IN ANY QUANTITY WITHOUT GAINING WEIGHT

Want to try the Mediterranean Diet? Here’s some of what’s on the menu:

Vegetables: tomatoes, onions, green salads, cucumbers, Brussels sprouts, carrots, corn, potatoes

Fruits: melons, peaches, figs, strawberries, pears, grapes, apples, bananas

Dairy: Greek yoghurt, cheese, yoghurt

Healthy fats: extra virgin olive oil, avocados, olives

Wholegrains: oats, brown rice, wholegrain bread and pasta

Legumes: chickpeas, beans, peas

Eating fish and seafood is recommended at least twice a week.

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Tara Ali
Tara Ali is a writer who loves vegetarian food and Stevie Wonder. She has recently returned to exercise after two babies in two years. Turns out YouTube workouts combined with peeling children off your back is a pretty decent calorie burn.

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