1. Italy. The consensus on the best places to eat lands Italy in the top spot of the expert-recommended list. “Italian food has captivated taste buds around the globe for centuries, with its zesty tomato sauces, those clever things they do with wheat flour and desserts that are basically vehicles for cream.
1. Sushi (Japan) Source Prepared with vinegared rice and a wide range of ingredients including seafood, vegetables, and sometimes fruits. Sushi tastes best when served with wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce.
JAPAN. Japanese food is my favorite Asian cuisine so it's only fitting that I start this list with unforgettable food experiences in Japan. Not only is Japan home to some of the best food in Asia, it's one of the world's best countries to visit for food.
Chinese daily meals consist of four food groups: grains, vegetables, fruit, and meat. Because of lactose intolerance, Chinese do not consume large amounts of dairy products. Instead, Chinese substitute these with soymilk and tofu, which also contain large amounts of protein and calcium.
So much so that Japan has the lowest obesity rates and second longest life expectancy of any developed country. The Okinawan diet is centred around fish, seafood, tofu, and other nutrient-rich ingredients. It's also extremely low in processed foods.
Chinese food was the most popular type of food in the United States in 2019, with 64 out of 100 points in a popularity scale based on Google Trends. Mexican cuisine followed second in the ranking that year, with 59 points.
These steamed vegetables and tea, combined with only occasional red meat and minimal fried food, led to immense health benefits for Chinese people. Their traditional plant-based diet has been shown to be one of the main factors in decreased rates of heart disease, diabetes and obesity among rural Chinese people.
For the 2019 list, Spain rose five spots to number one, pushing out fellow Mediterranean nation Italy as the healthiest in the world. With a “health grade” of 92.75 (out of a possible 100), Spain easily surpassed countries like the United States, which got a 73.02 and came in 35th.
Undoubtedly the most well-known landmark that China is famous for is The Great Wall, a colossal 13,170-mile fortification made of earth and stone. It is an official part of the Seven Wonders of the World. The spectacular wall was built over a period of 2,500 years and eventually finished construction in 220 BC.
1) Chinese food is one of the healthiest in the world.
Traditional Chinese food has to always be fresh. Most dishes are filled with huge quantities of vegetables, grass-fed meats, seafood and herbs and spices. Every ingredient is handpicked for medicinal purposes. The Chinese people rarely eat canned/frozen food.
While Japan is certainly the sushi capital of the world – and responsible for introducing the dish to travelers – sushi traces its origins back to a Chinese dish called narezushi. This dish consisted of fermented rice and salted fish.
