Author and businesswoman Mireille Guiliano gives a peek into what she considers to be the normal French way of life in her best-selling book "French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating For Pleasure."
Philosophy
Guiliano's personal philosophy on eating is that it should be done sensibly and with pleasure. She insists that food is something to be enjoyed, not obsessed about. She suggests that the extremism of American dieting is more harmful than helpful.
Cultural
Guiliano relates personal anecdotes from her life experiences living in Paris and New York City. If you are intrigued by the French way of life, the book is an interesting way to explore the daily side of the general culture.
Seasonal
Throughout the book are numerous recipes and stories about the ingredients involved. Guiliano says that one of the keys to enjoying the flavors of food is to know when certain ingredients are in season and at their best.
Diet
The basis of the book is that eating well is a lifestyle rather than a diet and should come naturally. She discusses the boredom of the same flavors and gives numerous recipes that suggest a different approach to familiar foods.
References
- "French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating For Pleasure"; Mireille Guiliano, 2005
- "The Arlington Advocate"; Arlington resident's take on new season of cookbooks; Anne-Marie Seltzer, September 2010
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