As the number of people suffering from type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide, the World Health Organization has decided to dedicate this year's World Health Day to the fight against this dangerous disease.
About 422 million people live with diabetes in the world, while it is assumed that there is a large number of patients who have not yet been diagnosed with the disease.
While type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune, mostly inherited condition, type 2 is much more common and is affected by a number of factors, such as obesity and age.
Eating right can therefore be the best way to prevent type 2 diabetes. That's why we present to you some of the world's healthiest cuisines, which can inspire you to make positive changes in your daily diet.
Mediterranean
This diet is rich in vegetables and fruits, whole grains, nuts, fish, dairy products, and olive oil is the main source of fat. Sometimes it includes a few glasses of red wine.
Many studies highlight the benefits of this type of diet and link it to better health and a reduced risk of many diseases, including type 2 diabetes.
Japanese
Japan's population has the longest life expectancy in the world. A recent study showed that the Japanese owe their longevity to a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish and algae.
In 2005, the Japanese government published dietary guidelines for the population, encouraging people to eat less saturated fat and all kinds of processed foods.
Research has shown that respondents who followed such recommendations had a 15 percent lower mortality rate and less chance of suffering from blood vessel blockage.
Nordic
Rye bread, fatty fish, local seasonal fruits, root vegetables and fermented milk are traditional foods of Nordic peoples such as Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, Finns and Icelanders.
A recent study published in "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" showed that such a diet is just as useful as the Mediterranean diet, and that it reduces inflammation in the body.
West African
The population of Mali, Chad, Senegal and Sierra Leone eat extremely healthily.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge, who examined the prevalence of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and foods rich in fiber and omega 3 fatty acids, found that the inhabitants of West African countries consume the most of such foods compared to all other inhabitants of the world.
In addition, the inhabitants of West Africa eat much less compared to the inhabitants of Western countries, which means that they have significantly less obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Francuska
The famous "French paradox" has been puzzling scientists for a long time. How does a nation that consumes so many foods rich in saturated fat have such low rates of heart disease and obesity?
One study found that the key is in quantity. So although the French eat croissants, cheeses and meats, they eat small portions.
What connects all these types of diet is that they are rich in fruits and vegetables, as well as legumes. It is extremely important to choose the right source of fat and to give preference to olive oil and unsaturated fats, as well as to eat enough fish.
Source: B92
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