Little FRENCH DIET SECRETS that everyone should try | A healthy way to lose weight EASY & SIMPLE

Ty loved ur video:) I agree with you with processed foods and sugars. I am from the USA but older and eat very healthy. Mostly cook all my food for my husband and I. I am thin and very healthy. I work out daily and love good food. On the other hand, I own a health care business and see the obesity and diabetes with many patients. I believe USA dining out is bad, some good spots like True foods. Ty

Self love is the key ingredient for French Diet. I used to live in Paris for many years. French eat everything in moderate quantities to satisfy the taste buds, not the emotional hunger. Going out for dinner is considered second quality. French prepare the dinner at home when they meet friends. When they take friends to restaurants, they apologize for not having the time to cook. Once you master self-love, you will never be obese. It's impossible. One is already full of love. Cooking is an art, not a necessity. Life is a work of art.

I would have liked to see actual examples of food like a "what I eat in a day" type vlog. For instance, what is a nutritious breakfast you would eat.

ok so I am French and when I moved here to the US within 6 month I gained 10 lbs , not because I ate more but the food here is so processed , like you mentioned , I was only 19 when I moved here and could not understand why there was sugar in salad dressing for example , i had never seen so many bottled salad dressings we just make our own , and i was shocked to see the vending machines in the schools with snacks and candy hars, sodas are expensive and only for special occasions etc , there are no such things available in french schools , I tthink it's all about quality ,artificial ingredients , sugar in EVERYTHING in the US and as you said no snacking , eating in the street while walking is considered weird and a lack of manners

I am a nurse and believe in health promotion. We have to face the facts about obesity. It’s not fat shaming. Obesity is a condition which leads to disease. The French nail it. Quality of food, smallish portions, and exercise…..

I love this, I’ve learned from the books why the French don’t get fat, they walk everywhere, they have lovely cheeses, they don’t prohibit themselves from enjoying food, and enjoying life. They might eat more one day or one meal, but they know how to eat less the next day or don’t eat as much at other meals. They regularly cleanse with leek broth, they pay attention to the quality and are not afraid of eating fats. They also are honest with each other when they need to loose five pounds or something, so it’s not a hidden topic from friends. It’s not dieting, it’s just abstaining from excess. Maybe it’s their honesty and their shared formal meals that keep them accountable to their food and their habits. There is only one time of day they might indulge at 4:00 pm they will have tea and maybe treat. That means there isn’t sugar all day long. They learn how to make soups from their parents and teach their families. Simple and nutrient dense food shared with friends and family and being active and taking self care seriously! Always hair ,makeup , clothes, undergarments, getting facials, not doing unnatural beauty just being more honest with themselves is key! I think the smaller details is what drives them!!! I love the French and all their knowledge about taking care of themselves and their culture!!

Yes! I am from Chile, living in USA, and I’ve experienced similar cultural shocks about eating habits. Veggie soup is a great and easy solution for a busy schedule. I am currently making it every Sunday (big bowl) that last the week for lunch at work. I use only greens, onions, ginger, garlic, then blende it.

Thank you, such wise advice. My husband and I embraced organic eating and cooking 30+ years ago in Minnesota and are now 80, healthy, and look about 20 years younger than we are. We bake our own bread and try to have as much variety in fresh veggies and fruit as possible. I believe the obsession with sugar in the US is all about the money to be made. It is a long process to get to this point. Keep spreading the word.😊Love a tiny thick espresso!😊

I'm French but sadly had to move to the US for my dad's job when I was 7 years old, we never returned to France growing up. I gained so much weight here all throughout my childhood and teen years, got so sick and had horrible skin diseases such a hives, acne that left scars all over my face and body, with which I'm still struggling until recently. I blame the food and pollution 100%. I'm 26 now, and for a year I have stopped ALL sugar, eaten organic, mostly vegetable diet, stopped eating anything packaged at all and the damage is slowly but surely reversing. Going back to my roots was the best decision I've ever made in my life. I have hopes to move back to France in the near future, french lifestyle seems to be where my body thrives. 😊

Great video. Good food & diet is also another reason why French women have such amazing skin as well! It would be lovely if you talked about, shared or showed us some of your “go to” French recipes you make on a regular basis. Especially some of your favorite soups or what exactly you might eat for some of your lunches or dinners for those of us who were not taught the healthy French diet. This was a great intro video- please do another video with that? 😊 Thank you!

The things you’re mentioning about the French diet are the same in Spain and probably in other European countries as well. People in Spain take food very seriously and buy fresh food at the market almost daily. They cook everyday and take their time to eat a good lunch daily. Desert is usually a fruit or a yogurt. Sundays are the days where lunch might include a fresh, sweet dessert. Dinner is also made from scratch, but is a lot lighter than lunch since it is eaten late (around 8 or 9 pm). Snacking is not as common and walking is necessary to go places.This is probably a reason why you hardly see obese people in Spain! It seems very similar to what you describe in France.

I'm an American and I totally agree with you about the negative effects of processed food. That's why I cook at home every day and NEVER use a microwave.

I’m from the US and can’t agree with you more regarding the food in France! French food is fabulous!

Hi, I grew up in former Yugoslavia, and currently, I live in Toronto. I haven't adopted any of North America's eating habits. When you described French eating/lifestyle, I noticed I am already doing it all, as I love to eat fresh and as naturally as possible food. Something else, I am listening to my body and following what my body is called to. When I am buying food, I listen to where my body wants to go, and to what food it is drawn to.

Ciao Angela, I am born American and raised in the Italian culture. All of my grandparents immigrated to America in the early 1900’s from norther Italy. All of our food when I was a child was fresh homemade meals. With my parents and my sibling we date down to dinner every night to eat and healthy meal. However as time went on and In my early teenage years, my mother began to go to work and there was not the time or energy to prepare the meals made from scratch as often. It became a Sunday only big Italian family dinner so we can gather around the table to enjoy fresh made food. The main thing that was always a staple item in our home was sugar…drinking soda with dinner, sugar in our coffee, cakes, cookies and pies for dessert every night was normal. Thanks yo the “healthy eating” information that eventually became easily accessed, I personally was able to change my eating habits back to basic good healthier food. I love espresso, nothing added, I drink also American coffee no sugar with just a bit of cream, never drink soda, it is poison to my body. I do find that when I create a celebration dinner at home, ( not my everyday home cooked meal ) but holiday dinners etc, I go back to grand mega meals of my grandmother. My table is filled with various cuts of meat in tomato sauce, roasted meats or poultry, pasta and antipasto and decadent desserts. Now I love how preparing lean meat, fish, poultry combined with using good quality ingredients, olive oil and spices makes my body feel. It feels like all is functioning properly and I am always pleased and satisfied after my meals. I apologize for the long comment, but I must also say, that I love your video and honesty about what differences you have observed in the different countries. I spent a few days in France when my husband and I drove from northern Italy along the Riviera and I adore the culture. I am happy to have found your channel. Thank you for the insights!

I live in US (Atlanta) but I definitely have French eating habits- cook from scratch, lots of fresh produce and never eat fast food, Starbucks, etc. I’m very lucky to have a great German bakery and he makes lots of authentic European breads with no sugar. I walk every morning and Pilates twice weekly to keep healthy. Love your channel and new subscriber. Thanks for the great content 💕

Great video Angela! My husband and I are from Florida and we cook from scratch breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, we are retired and have plenty of time to have a healthy lifestyle. Small changes can make a big difference , we stopped adding sugar and milk in our coffee. and it’s so true the less sugar the less cravings, sugar is the big enemy 😅 stay safe, healthy and beautiful 😘😘😘

Thank you so much for pointing out that maintaining a healthy weight is much easier in Europe than it is in the US. Great analysis. As always thank you so much for all the work that you put in these videos. xo

This makes a lot of sense, Angela. European eating habits and food quality is vastly better than the U.S. It is such a different way of life in Europe than in the U.S. The U.S. values productivity and speed. Hurriedly shoving food in your mouth and getting back to work quickly or eating at your desk is the norm here. Many of us only have thirty minutes to eat so a quick sandwich is all we can usually manage. Once at home families are rushing dinner so that the kids can get to their sports or adults can get to a meeting. I’ve even heard of kids eating pizza as supper so they can get to their sports games on time. Not ideal or even healthy. So who has a better quality of life?

Thank you for a very helpful video. I am an Englishman in my 60s and having a sugary cereal for breakfast every day is something I was brought up on so you’ve made me think about the amount of sugar I’m consuming and perhaps that explains why my skin has never been very good. Lots of very helpful tips that I’m going to take on board and try. A Happy New Year to you and many thanks.