GREECE
Greece the old stomping grounds of the Olympians and the home of the Olympics. A diet that includes healthy foods like yogurt, rice, and grapeleaves. Those grapeleaves include a plentiful use of olive oil. That healthy oil is a recommended addition to any diet. A salad that includes cucumbers and red tomatoes is both tasty, as well as healthy. Healthy addition of any fruit, such as, pears, oranges, or even mangos.
FRANCE
Everyone knows that the French know how to cook. Unfortunately, French cooking is associated with incredibly good food that just happens to be fattening. Actually not all of French food is fattening. Take this dish of rare meat, asperagus spears, cooked carrots, apple slices, kiwi slices and the ever present french delicacy, Brie Cheese.
BRAZIL
Brazil is a nation with many men who are both fit, bodybuilders and great examples of the male species. Diet could have allot to do with these persons who benefit from a good diet. The steak or lamb salad with red peppers, red onion and cilantro. Complimented with yellow rice with dark red beans. Add a green salad with minature tomatoes. With candied yams or similar potatoes. A wheat roll will ensure that you have a healthy addition to your meal.
Make your diet interesting by adding foods from different nations and countries. Here are a few suggestions. Go to the internet to look for other tasty morsels you may also enjoy.
SPAIN
Spain is known for bullfighting, brave young men and it's incredibly good food. Try lightly pan-seared shrimp over seasoned rice (try some cilantro and red peppers as a seasoning). Add a cup of tomatoe bisque soup for warmth. A nice pepper salad with yellow, green and red peppers with a few slices of onion will zip up the meal. A whole grain bun will add flavor and the nutriants you need. Finish off with any fresh fruit, such as on orange, apple or banana.
ITALY
Itally is known for pasta, like spagetti. But Italians can do more with pasta than form it into thin strings. Try some grilled salmon on top of a greens salad. Yes that means consider eating it, rather than using it as a decoration. For pasta try penne pasta, cooked el dante or not cooked too much. Add a salad with salami or pepperoni slices for a little zing. A little oil and vinegar to make the salad go down easier. Add a roll and a side of red grapes.
FINLAND
The Nordic countries are certainly known for their weather. A man (and a women) have to bulk up their diet to ensure they are able to withstand cold weather. Nothing like a hot cup of pea soup with carrots. Hot carrots are a mainstay. Add a beet salad with green onons are a delicious way of warding off the cold. A hot toasty bun takes the chill out of the air. Finish with a hot crepe covered with fruit is a great addition.
SOUTH KOREA
South Korea is an asian country which many of know for cars, technology, cities and more. The Asians are thought to be small in stature, and even thin. But they are strong and healthy due to their diet. Various types of rices with pasta, brocolli, and a pepper salad made with yellow, orange, green and red peppers. Several Korean soups are delicious, made with different soup bases, with noodles and green onions.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Try out the usual American favorites....chicken nuggets, fried or microwave with a small amount olive oil. Try to stay away from that favorite restaurant known for this tasty morsel. Add barbeque sauce for taste. Try it with mashed potatoes and peas for flavor. Try some unsweetened peaches or fruit as a complement to your meal and treat yourself to a cookie.