The French diet or to that we can learn from the Frenchmen
The traditional French diet differs by its simplicity, in has not that refinement, propagandized by French restaurants.
The Frenchmen, as well as other nations, are inclined to fat, but it happens because they refuse the traditional meal to please dynamic rhythm of a life, advertising, etc. So, what distinguishes the traditional French feed system?
1. Freshness. Diet includes many fresh products, many fresh high-quality vegetables, fruit, herbs and spices which make dishes tasty, not adding superfluous calories.
2. Equilibration. It is possible to tell, that each food intake includes products of all food groups (fruits-vegetables, bread, fish-meat, oils, etc.). The French diet is rich with useful fats. It has a lot of olive oil and butter. The Frenchmen are not tormented by a question of fats in their diet of, they also do not abuse bad fats: margarine and hydrogenated fat.
3. Moderation. Perhaps, this is the most important, that we can borrow. It is achieved due to small portions. The Frenchmen eat everything: and even desserts are not forbidden.
4. Pleasure from meal. The Frenchmen are able to take pleasure in process of eating. They chew thoroughly and do not hasten. The Frenchmen never eat in front of the TV. During the meal they are concentrated only on meal.
5. Eating at home. The Frenchmen prefer to eat at home, thus, it is easier to control quality of products and food. Americans, preferring to eat out of door, suffer then from surplus fat in dishes and huge helpings.
6. An active way of life. The Frenchmen live fast, like to walk much. They are frequently forced to do it for the reason that in the old city centers it is difficult to find a parking slot. But there are advantages to health and a figure.
In general, that we should borrow from the French diet is a skill to take pleasure in meal, small portions, a fruits-vegetable variety, and also an active way of life and positive approach to life.