8 secrets of healthy eating from the French

In order to maintain health and physique, the French preferred pre-processed fresh food and often ate fish and wine.

French cuisine is famous worldwide not only for its processing, delicious taste but also for its health. According to statistics, only about 20% of the French population is obese, the rate is relatively low in rich countries.

So how to eat like the French? Here are 8 nutrition principles that are given by scientists from the French Journal of Food, Environment and Industry in the British Journal of Nutrition.

Ration control

The French are masters of the ration. 23% of the population is "small" , which means many types of food but in small quantities. As a result, they limit their calorie intake.

Not afraid of fat

Cheese, favorite here contains a lot of saturated fat. However, eating a little cheese every day is not only harmful but also helps stabilize your weight.

The French are masters of the ration.(Photo: ethnicfoodsrus.com).

Eat less fried and prepared fried foods

In one week, only 29% of French people touched fried and prepared fried foods.

Eat fish

70% of French people eat fresh fish weekly.

Drink alcohol

Famous France is passionate about alcohol. 68% of people drink alcoholic beverages weekly, mainly wine.

Choose to use healthy foods

In France, healthy nutrition must include whole-grain breads, soups, fruits, tea, low-fat foods and especially sweets. Confectionery is an indispensable part of a French meal.

Do not like fast food

Western Europeans drink alcohol and eat sausages, cheese, bread, red meat, sweets, but rarely enter fast food stores.

Keep things simple

10% of French people make basic diets with unprocessed foods such as cheese, eggs, potatoes, butter, yogurt, a little animal fat, pasta and bread.