Why is Greece life expectancy high?
Why is Greece life expectancy high? Good weather, sunshine, good food, the sea , real and good quality of olive oil, fresh fruit and vegetables, sea food. The sun is a very important factor for vitamin D, because it makes us happy , it supports the health of the immune system, brain, and nervous system.
Who is richer Turkey or Greece?
Today the Greek GDP reaches 218 billion dollars and that of Turkey 771 billion dollars – Greece's domestic GDP corresponds to only 28 percent of Turkey's GDP.
Why are the people on Ikaria so healthy?
The Ikarian Diet is based on lots of homegrown vegetables including wild vegetables and beans, limited amounts of sugar and meat, more grains and fish, goat milk, honey, herb tea, Ikarian red wine and, of course, olive oil. For Ikarians, keeping a garden is also a very healthy way of life.
Do Ikarians drink alcohol?
Wine figures prominently in Ikaria's history and culture and many Ikarians grow grapes and produce, share and drink their own wine with pride.