Italy may have a struggling economy but its people are the healthiest in the world

Apr 18, 2017

A view of Rome's ancient Colosseum is seen August 5, 2010. Rome's ancient Colosseum literally crumbles from neglect, the cash-strapped Italian government is looking for private sponsors willing to help pay for restoration work in exchange for advertising rights.Picture taken August 5. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (ITALY - Tags: SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR2H31A

Italy tops a ranking of the world’s healthiest countries, and diet may play a central role. Image: REUTERS/Tony Gentile

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