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I am in China, except for casual visits to Thailand, S.Korea, & the U.S. this past
year (shut down since mid Feb though).
In looking at that obesity list, what I find remarkable, is that S.Koreans (4.7%) are "leaner"
than their near neighbors to the North (6.8%). I was thinking mass starvation in Trump's
self- proclaimed, best buddy, Kim Jong-un's "hermit kingdom".
Looking at VietNam, Cambodia, Japan.. all "lean" at under 4.3%. Thailand, 10% the exception.
China at 6.2% does not surprise... the fresh markets are busy, morning & evening" as in
vegetables/ fruits #1 in the daily diet. Everything is fresh as buying food here is a daily exercise.
I'd say the vegetables/ fruit, qualities/ quantities/ varieties here are way superior and way less
expensive/ commercialized than what I see In the U.S. (& no sales tax).
Meat is considered expensive & is usually a side dish (except for holidays & special occasions).
Processed foods, nil.
Chinese are healthy in appearances.
But what's odd here, is that the SUVs I see are huge. Still, most vehicles are sedans... quite a few
expensive Mercedes, BMWs, Audis.. the European sort of vehicle.
I have a Starbucks near. The other day, the place was packed. People like to be observed, spending
excessive monies on mediocre coffee, looking at their I-pads, probably seeing at what a Tesla may cost.
This is China.
Me, I settle for a McDonalds coffee, double cream (anywhere in the world.. McD's coffee quality consistent).
I take the near subway (tickets max at 5rmb.. 7 min intervals) or taxis 9- 10rmb, first 10 min or so..
no tipping) in my city of +8mil).
I don't give a shit. |
