What makes a Healthy Eating diet? In theory, of course we know the basic nutritional concepts such as vegetables, protein, foods low in salt, sugar and contains no saturated fat. However, to be Healthy Eating, or the people in Dubai or the people of Thailand will fill their shopping baskets with food that is the same as in Jakarta and Denver, for example?

In a global study on Healthy Eating habits of consumers conducted by AC Nielsen in 56 countries, found that healthy food categories vary in many countries.

This study asked 25 000 respondents chose a list of 10 foods that often they buy, they are healthy. About 53 percent of respondents worldwide said they are trying to maintain weight and 78 percent say that Healthy Eating diet is a major effort to cut. However, 59 percent of respondents admitted that they had difficulty in deciphering the list of nutrients in the package.

In addition, most respondents said they were skeptical about the Healthy Eating claims of food manufacturers, primarily products labeled “natural” and “organic.” Here is the full list of Healthy Eating foods most commonly purchased by consumers in different countries.

Healthy Eating ASIA

1. Yogurt with bacteria
2. Fermented beverages
3. Foods that contain fiber intact
4. Soymilk
5. Bread more vitamin

Healthy Eating EUROPE

1. Products that contain intact fibers
2. Iodized salt
3. Yogurt contains good bacteria
4. Butter and oil change
5. Fermented beverages

Healthy Eating LATIN AMERICA

1. Products that contain intact fibers
2. Butter and oil change
3. Additional yogurt with good bacteria
4. Cereals contain folic acid
5. Fruit drinks complemented

Healthy Eating MIDDLE EAST

1. Fruit Juice completed
2. Butter and oil change
3. Products that contain intact fibers
4. Iodized salt
5. Additional yogurt with good bacteria

Healthy Eating NORTH AMERICA

1. Products that contain intact fibers
2. Butter and oil change
3. Vitamin-enriched bread
4. Fruit Juice completed
5. Yogurt with good bacteria

Healthy Eating Around the World

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