WATCH: “Sugar In Salad?” Tourist Highlights The Stark Contrast Between Malaysia & Vietnam In Obesity Trends

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25 Nov 2024 • 12:57 PM MYT
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Looking for some inspiration to launch your New Year's fitness resolutions? This could be just the push you need!

A interested traveler recently compared Vietnam and Malaysia, two countries at opposing extremities of the worldwide obesity spectrum, and discovered some eye-opening results.

Here's the comparison that Tiktik user Alex Wanders concluded:

Vietnam:

1. Obesity rate of just 2%

2. Cuisine is fresh & healthy, low in calories, packed wit veggies and full of lean proteins

3. Has a super active lifestyle, with a majority of people jogging, running or doing yoga by the beach at 6 AM

Malaysia:

1. Obesity rate of 54%

2. Diet in Malaysia include: fast food, sugary drinks & processed meals. Sugar is added to salads.

2. Lifestyle: least walkable countries

Netizens in the comments section were actually seen agreeing with this video:

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