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Dietary culture profoundly shapes ethnic health outcomes. Traditional diets like Mediterranean (rich in fruits, vegetables, olive oil, fish) and Japanese (high in vegetables, soy, fish, seaweed) promote longevity, lower cardiovascular disease, reduced obesity, and decreased chronic illness risks through anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich foods.In contrast, Western diets high in processed foods, sugars, saturated fats, and red meats drive higher obesity rates, diabetes, heart disease, and inflammation.Cultural shifts toward processed foods often erode these health benefits, increasing disease burdens.https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mediterranean-diet-meal-plan https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/okinawa-diet https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10302286/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801

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