According to Health.com, women from four countries around the world live the healthiest lives.

France

French women eat small amounts of fresh, quality food, along with antioxidant-rich wines.  Instead of having to go to the gym, French women get their exercise by walking to their destinations instead of driving.  In return, they are at lower risk for heart disease and obesity.

Scandinavia 

Scandinavians eat fresh plants and veggies from their own farms or local farms.  Instead of farm raised livestock, Scandinavian women eat omega-3-rich fatty fish, elk and game bird.  They expend energy by growing and gathering the food they eat.  They are lower risk of obesity and depression.

Japan

Japan is known to have the highest population of centenarians in the world.  The Japanese woman practice hara hachi bu, which means eating until %80 full.  Along with a high-fiber plant-based diet and the lack of dairy and meat, Japanese women tend to live longer lives.     They are lower risk for several diseases and illnesses, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, dementia and heart disease.

Greece

The Mediterranean diet, which includes  good fats, lean proteins, antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, and a moderate amount of wine, lowers the risk of  heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s.

Taking a few tips from these women can help you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Which countries’ diet would you like to incorporate into your healthy living plan?