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Researchers note Israelis eat less saturated fats than most Western countries, and enjoy among lowest rates of cholesterol in the world.

Israeli diet ranks among healthiest in world



Israelis boast among the healthiest diets in the world, according to a new study in The Lancet Global Health Journal. In fact, neighboring Mediterranean countries, which also follow a similar diet, also achieved top scores in the study for healthy eating.

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The study — led by Dr Fumiaki Imamura of the University of Cambridge — looked at dietary habits of adults in 187 countries. The researchers used surveys and UN reports as measurement for their study. According to the study, healthier people eat more grains, beans and legumes, milk, dietary fiber, omega-3 rich fish and fruits. Israel rated ninth healthiest overall. More...


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