The French have a much lower obesity rate than Americans, reports "USA Today;" 11 percent to 30 percent. The reason is simple, hypothesizes French-born Mireille Guiliano, author of the diet book "French Women Don't Get Fat." The French have a...
Will Clower writes in his book "The French Don't Diet Plan: 10 Simple Steps to Stay Thin for Life" that several reasons account for why the French don't get fat at the same rate as Americans. For one, their diets avoid the large amount of...
The French dedicate time for breakfast and two fresh meals on a daily basis and this balance begins as children. In comparison, we Americans may eat at our work computer regularly, stopping for prepared food on the way home or supplementing fresh...
Many people are often baffled by French women's ability to eat bread, cheese, chocolates and drink wine, yet still maintain a thin frame. There are some basic rules that the French live by, and the main idea to remember is to eat slowly and really...
If you're perplexed by the so-called "French Paradox," you're not alone. It seems the French subsist on the very foods health experts admonish us to avoid, yet they enjoy leaner bodies and better health. If you're wondering if the French diet can...
In 2004, Mireille Guiliano wrote a book titled "French Women Don't Get Fat" that reached the top of several bestseller lists. She has since come out with a cookbook full of recipes based on her ideas. Since then, some other authors, including a...
If you follow the French model when it comes to dieting, you’ll have a better chance of becoming -- and staying -- thin. At least that’s the theory behind the diet book, “French Women Don’t Get Fat,” by Mireille...
The typical diet of French people in relation to their overall health seems so contradictory that the phenomenon has its own name: the French paradox. The French are thinner than Americans and have excellent cardiac health despite a diet high in...
French women are noted for their sense of style, confident outlook and downright laissez-faire attitude regarding what they eat. French woman tend to believe in spa treatments, detoxification methods and drinking healing teas. French women also...
The usual French diet is low in sugar and high in saturated fat with breads, cheeses, meats, vegetables and red wine playing central roles. In recent years, many fad diets have gained popularity in France, particularly among French women. So the...
Advocates of detoxifying your body claim that it is a holistic way to rid yourself of toxins from such things as processed foods, chemicals, sugars and alcohol. In their eyes, cleansing the body is often the first step toward embarking on a...
For a country slightly smaller than Texas, France has a significant influence on worldwide cuisine. French food, like most culinary traditions, developed over many centuries. Historical moments influenced the cuisine, including the marriage of...
The grain group is a source of several important nutrients, such as fiber and B vitamins. Not all grains, however, are created equal. While whole grains contain fiber that the body needs for healthy digestion, refined grains contain little to...
Miracle diets seem to spring up everywhere, advocating eliminating this or that food from your diet, adding others or eating nothing but one type of food for weeks on end. Some authors have begun to look at the eating habits of traditionally...
At first glance, the way people in France eat appears to border on the unhealthy when compared to the low-fat focused culture of America. Nothing could be further than the truth, however, because the French rate of obesity is a sparse 11 percent,...
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."
The "chocolate and cheese diet" may also be known as "the French diet" or "the wine, cheese and chocolate diet." The idea of this type of diet is to enjoy every meal fully, indulging in rich, delicious foods on occasion, limiting your portion...
High-fructose corn syrup is the most commonly used added sugar in foods, according to MayoClinic.com. A diet high in sugars such as high-fructose corn syrup can lead to health problems. High-fructose corn syrup is in many different foods,...
The Rainbow Diet was developed by Chris Woollams, who wrote the book, "The Rainbow Diet: And How It Can Help You Beat Cancer." The diet plan centers around cancer nutrition and is meant specifically for people who are fighting cancer. However,...
Losing weight can be a challenge, especially if you are living in or visiting a country that is known for its rich cuisine. If you want to lose weight in France, there are advantageous elements of the cultural and natural landscape which can help...
Resveratrol is a naturally occurring antioxidant commonly found in red grape skins and thus, red wine. Research on animals suggests resveratrol has positive healthful effects, including preventing heart disease, lowering blood sugar levels,...
The French have been known for their formidable cuisine, fashion and beauty. These notables are no coincidence. The French diet is markedly different from the American diet. French women have long enjoyed the French paradox, both sumptuous entrees...
Credited with creating the "French Paradox," resveratrol is found in functional amounts in red wine. A study of the traditional French diet initially perplexed researchers because the French eat high-fat diets yet have very low incidence of heart...
The popularity of the Mediterranean diet has occasioned a variety of similar weight-loss plans based on the same premise --- to eat as people do in southern Europe. According to the Mayo Clinic, the practice in that region is not necessarily to...
In the United States it is common to hear someone refer to a trip to "Europe" or to "European culture," but the geographic region known as Europe is incredibly diverse without a common culture or diet. Still, some generalizations can be made...
The Montignac Method Diet claims to help you lose weight and prevent you from developing life-threatening diseases such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. The late Michel Montignac, a French independent nutritional researcher and author of diet...
The people of the Mediterranean often enjoy colorful, delicious meals. According to the World Health Organization's World Health Statistics 2010, they are also enjoying both longer and healthier lives than the average American. Meanwhile doctors...
The French community in Chicago is large enough that its members celebrate one of France's biggest holidays, Bastille Day. The French in Chicago also participate in many healthy and fitness-minded activities, including an official soccer team....
Resveratrol is an antioxidant found in some foods, including red grapes. According to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, various studies show that resveratrol can inhibit growth of cancer cells, increase the life span of lab...
Red wine is a popular alcoholic drink made from red or black grapes. Try some tips for buying red wine in this healthy shopping video.
There are such an enormous variety of supplements available that it may be confusing. Learn how to get started taking correct supplements from a registered dietician in this video.
