They say that French women don't get better … This stereotype haunted me for a long time. Therefore, in France, I watched with interest how and what the French eat, and how they look at the same time.
“Eating and not getting better” is the dream of many women all over the world. Unfortunately, so far only a dream. But French women (for the most part), as it turned out, really know how to eat in such a way that the figure does not deteriorate.
The French diet - what is it like?
For breakfast you get a fresh croissant with a cup of coffee, maybe more yogurt. Yes, the French do not eat too much breakfast. Lunch (and dinner too) is much more abundant, as it seems at first glance. The secret lies in small portions and enjoying the taste of food. The French eat slowly, so slowly that it is a little annoying at first. They chew each bite for a long time, talking about something along the way. By the way, do you remember the 20 minutes? It takes our brain about 20 minutes to realize that the stomach is full. And in 20 minutes you can eat so much that you won't even get out of a chair later. And the French eat slowly, therefore they do not eat so much that they then feel the heaviness in the stomach.
But they eat a decent portion of the main course, eat fatty cheeses and delicious desserts, washed down with wine! Still, the calorie content of food should also be considered. Yes, this is true, food is very high in calories. However, the French often go on foot, unlike many of our compatriots, who get on the bus to pass a single stop. A Frenchman is more likely to walk or ride a bicycle.
Alas, not everyone and not always have the opportunity to have a full lunch, which is why the French eat fast food. But, of course, in smaller quantities than the Americans. Many in France prefer healthy, wholesome food to junk hamburgers and colas.
I must say: the fact that all French women are slender, like birches, is a myth. Most of them try to take care of themselves and keep themselves in shape, but there are also plump girls. However, it is with the French and their attitude to food and meals that it is worth taking an example.
