WE'RE not talking about vegetables when we say the Swedes are a tasty bunch. And at Saturday's World Cup clash , in the stands, at least, the beautiful game will be at its most stunning. The country's tiny nine million population includes gorgeous singers Zara Larsson and Tove Lo. But as our young lions prepare for the weekend, we reveal the incredible scientific reasons why Swedish people are just so much hotter than us Brits.
Wondering now how we will do VS. Germany and Mexico. There's a reason Swedish women look so leggy - they tower over most other people on the planet. The average Swedish man stands at a little over 5 ft 11ins, with a typical woman growing to 5 ft 5ins. Meanwhile, the English measure up at a comparatively stubby 5 ft 9ins for men and 5 ft 3ins for women. Height, of course, can play a big role in how attractive someone is, while long legs are also a sign of genetic health.
Nutrition is another big reason why certain people end up taller than others, and Scandinavian diets are often very well balanced and calorie rich, which helps to encourage growth. You wouldn't guess it from their understated way of life, but the Swedes are saucier than an IKEA meatball. Last year, 78 per cent of Swedish women claimed they had a high sex drive when they were polled for a survey of international attitudes towards sex.
That's eight per cent more women than in Britain - so we're not talking about assembling flat-pack wardrobes when we say the Swedes are good in the bedroom. Sex is known to slow the ageing process, reduce wrinkles and burn calories.
It's no wonder they're all glowing. The Swedes enjoy a balanced diet including national favourites like oily fish, boiled potatoes and lingonberries, and are a very active bunch. Exercise is promoted heavily in Sweden, and many Swedes will tell you that the best way to endure the long, dark winters is by getting off your sofa and going on a long run.
