The bad news? The same study also finds USA to be one of the most OBESE countries in the world. Over the last decade, dieticians have made a lot of progress in understanding exactly why Italians are getting away with murder when it comes to staying in shape. Turns out, it doesn’t exactly have to do with being Italian. Because when you look at other Mediterranean countries like Spain, Greece, Malta and Lebanon, they’re some of the healthiest countries in the world too. And that’s because their BIG secret has less to do with Italy and its pizzas and lasagnes…. …. and a lot to do with the age-old Mediterranean diet of meat, fish, healthy fats, wine, wholesome bread and pasta.
