The French are not the kind to give up their favorite dishes<\/em><\/p>
Of course, there are some among them, but no more than in any other country. The main secret of slim French women is that the French learn food culture from childhood and follow their healthy habits into old age.<\/p>
During meals, the French never rush; they eat small pieces, trying to chew thoroughly. This measured way of eating allows a person to feel full faster and not overload the stomach with 'extras'. Plates for dishes in France are traditionally small, and even the smallest portion looks quite impressive. All dishes are prepared with many aromatic spices so that you can get maximum enjoyment from a small amount of food.<\/p>
French cuisine includes many exquisite, incredibly tasty, but light and low-calorie dishes. One of the most beloved national dishes is leek soup. It is made with vegetables, on poultry broths, sometimes with white wine and croutons. An average serving of French leek soup contains 70 kcal, 3 g each of fat and protein, 6 g of carbohydrates.<\/p>
A breakfast consisting of apple yogurt, vanilla biscuits with cream and fresh berries does not add extra kilos to French women, while being extremely nutritious and healthy.<\/p>
Salads in France are most often made from tuna, beans, greens, cheese, and eggs, and are dressed with light sauces or simply olive oil, the benefits of which need not be explained. Mayonnaise, considered a quintessentially French sauce, is much more popular in Russia than in France.<\/p>
Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners here are served with various beverages that help dull the feeling of hunger. All these tricks allow people not to exclude any foods from their diet. The French do not give up their favorite dishes; they simply reduce portions.<\/p>