But when you’re a celiac/lactose intolerant like I am, finding food that doesn’t make you ill can be a challenge. According to Katz, Argentines eat more meat than the recommended allowance (no surprises there), less fruit and vegetables, a higher amount of carbs (all those empanadas) and less dairy products. The results are not so great:While the WHO suggests an intake of at least 400 grams of fruits and vegetables every day, only 17 percent of Argentines consume that amount of fruits and only 25 percent consume that amount of vegetables. Argentines consume more meat than what’s recommended and generally consume the fattier cuts. Argentines consume 75 percent more than the recommended amount of saturated fats, and way less legumes and whole wheat than the recommended amount.

Source: The Bubble August 17, 2016 16:52 UTC