Slim lessons from Various Countries

CHINESE 

- They cycled everywhere. If you notice, most of the roads in China packed bicycle. While the cars on the loose can be calculated by hand. Chinese people are happy cycling for any purpose. There, cars are considered as luxury items. Only the truly wealthy who have them. Different from the American people who love to drive from one place to another. Unwittingly, this bike custom made body of Chinese citizens get much exercise. 

- A balanced diet. Their diet is based on the principle of Ts'ai fan, which describes the ideal balance of Chinese food. Fan (whole grains) dominate their food, namely rice, noodles, steamed wheat or rice, or bread. While Ts'ai is complementary foods intended to add flavor to grains. Usually a green vegetable, sometimes sauteed with vegetable oil (in small amounts). Use of too little meat. It was only as a spice. Such foods they eat three times a day. Only at certain moments (eg, party), this principle dibaik. That is, contains more and less grain. This is commonly served in Chinese restaurants in the United States. 

- They consume lots of calories and less fat. By eating whole grains, real Chinese people receive more calories than Americans, which is approximately one-third more. However, their fat intake much less (average of 14% of calories derived from fat in Chinese society, compared with an average of nearly 35% on American society). A little fat and lots of activity. It is not surprising that obesity rates in China are much lower than in the United States (0.4% of men and 1.5% Chinese women are overweight, while in the United States nearly 35%). 

JAPAN 

Public transport - making them constantly on the move. In Japan, public transportation is quite convenient and inexpensive, when compared with private cars. Usually they use the subway and buses. As such, they have to walk to and from the station and bus stop. And every subway station is equipped with a long and tall ladder. They are always running up and down stairs to catch a train. 

- More bikes than cars. What is the difference between the subway station in Tokyo and New York? In Tokyo there are hundreds of bicycles parked outside the station. While in New York was crowded with car parking area. 

- Rice and vegetables the main focus. Steamed rice that dominate their daily menu. The average Japanese people eat 500 grams of rice a day. In addition, they also consume a lot of preserved vegetables and potatoes, fruits, legumes (especially soybeans), and seafood in moderation. 

- Meat, dairy products, and very little oil is consumed. Dairy products and meat were not found in the menus of Japanese people. The average Japanese people only eat about 11.5 kg of beef. While American society is consumed by approximately 47 kg. Besides flavor, which becomes a problem for the Japanese people is the price of food. Price of beef in Japan three times higher than in the United States. This is what led to the Japanese diet is very low in fat. Overall, approximately 11% of calories in a traditional Japanese menu are from fat. By contrast the American menu of about 35%. 

- Small = beautiful. Small is not only a necessity, but also aesthetic. That is the concept prevailing in Japan. A variety of Japanese food is generally served in containers that vary in a very small portion. This is different from a lot of American-style arrangement and reams. 

- Snacking in public is considered impolite. Eating in public places, while walking on the sidewalk or sitting on the subway, will make others mengerenyitkan forehead. In fact, chewing gum is considered very rude. 

- Dessert is served rare. Usually Japanese people do not eat dessert. Indeed there are some people who eat beans cake after the main meal. But, even then in small portions. 

SWEDEN 

- Fitness is considered as an investment. In the United States public libraries scattered everywhere. While in most cities in Sweden are simhall (in English translates as 'swimhall', but more complete) is cheap and clean. Besides pool, there is also an area for table tennis, weightlifting, volleyball, and much more. In some cities there are also a well maintained trails designated for hikers and cyclists. This allows residents to walk or bike to the store, for example, without having passed a car. 

- They apply potatis och mat. Potatoes at almost every meal there is slang and dinner. Often served with skin and boiled. This is offset by the bread, salad, and a little fish or meat. 

- Swedish meat balls are not too large. Prices of meat in Sweden is much more expensive, so the portion consumed is usually much smaller. Cheese is quite popular, but the portions are very small with a thin piece. For symmetric Rati, presented one or two pieces. 

- There is a time for fun. Swedish children understand that they may only eat candy at times on Saturday (CODIS Lordags goodies = Saturday). After eating, brushing their teeth immediately. In addition, there is no time to eat candy. They must wait for next Saturday. 

- Nice to walk. Swedish residents enjoy being in the sun. They always took time to walk during the day for 1-1  1/2 hours. Similarly, in winter when the sun shines only less than 7 hours each day. This is to avoid a depression due to lack of sun exposure 

ENGLISH 

- Dinner is pretty mild. The menu is usually just a salad, salads and soups, or toast and soup. 

- The path to pejaian feet are protected by the government. In the rural areas of England there are hundreds of trails that long protected by the government. When these roads through private land, landowners are obliged to maintain it. Among pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders, the paths like that is quite popular. This is what often causes major environmental issues in the UK, which is looking at how to protect rural areas from damage caused by thousands of road users. 

- They love their dogs and gardens. Both of these turned out to burn enough calories. This is because the British always take their dogs walking around and they also enjoy working in the garden or park. 

NETHERLANDS 

- The house extends In the 17th century houses in the Netherlands are taxed based on its width. Therefore, some residents tried to work around this by building a house extends upward (with banyaktangga), not widened to the side. In general, houses in the Netherlands consists of at least two floors. Thus, the occupants of the house every day should go up and down stairs. 

- Nice cycling through the garden of tulips and windmills. Dutch residents generally go to work by riding a bike, if latency is not more than 45 minutes 

- Many consume vegetables. in the Netherlands there are not many fast food restaurants such as the United States. Dutch residents consume more vegetables. It can be said of all vegetables that grow in Europe in the Netherlands. 

- Eating in restaurants is quite expensive. Serves food at home eating smaller Dutch and ore expensive than in the United States. Typically Dutch citizens come to the house to eat only on special occasions 

FRANCE 

- Water main mineral. Water in bottle is a favorite beverage during the busy days in France. Even more popular than fruit juice or soda. 

- Bread in large portions. At every meal they consume a lot of bread that is almost free of fat, fresh, and made from flour without bleach. They lived and ate it tore 

MEXICO 

- Corn is the basic Mexican food pyramid. They did much to consume (in the form of tortillas). Usually served with cornmeal and water, without additional oil. Which are generally sold in America is a tough skin fried tacos. While in Mexico is a warm corn tortillas and soft, heated on a flat griddle, filled with beans, salsa, and a few slices of meat. 

- Sauces nonfat make delicious dishes. Increased delicious Mexican cuisine with dibubuhkannya sauce, marinade (acid), and salsa (spicy). Mexican sauces and salsas are usually made of several kinds of dried chilies with water, garlic, onions, and spices. Some do contain oils, but only slightly. This makes it very healthy. 

- Low-fat cheese. What was presented at the Mexican restaurant in the United States is different from the original. Usually in a dish that is served at the restaurant were added 3 liters of sour cream and cheese in large numbers. However, in Mexico itself enchiladas and tamales contains very little cheese. Maybe just a teaspoon of cheese from goat's milk soft or crumbs Queso ranchero. Both are low in fat. 

- Fruits and vegetables are fast food. If you want to snack, they would choose fruits and vegetables. Many street vendors who sell pieces or corn jicama sprinkled with roasted peppers and spiked with lime juice. In addition, there are also selling small chunks of watermelon, mango or other fruits are favorite foods of children.