France - High Saturated Fat Diet Low Heart Attack Levels Why?
France is well known for its peoples love of high fat cheeses,butter & almost everything we are told is bad (not into transfats tho') yet heart problems are very low in their overall health. What are we doing wrong in UK?
Various factors are suggested: - the french consume more good fats/oils than bad fats (hydrogenated and trans fats) - mindful eating: eating smaller portions and eating more slowly, enjoying the food & company, not eating in front of the TV, not grazing on-the-go - lower sugar intake - less snacking - moderate consumption of red wine (contains resvertrol) which is linked to longevity, cancer prevention, anti-aging and a boost to cardiovascular health - avoidance of common American food items, such as soda, deep-fried foods, snack foods, and especially prepared foods - more natural/tradition foods, less processed, pre-packaged, artificially preserved and flavored food .
France is well known for its peoples love of high fat cheeses,butter & almost everything we are told is bad (not into transfats tho') yet heart problems are very low in their overall health. What are we doing wrong in UK?
Bebe - This is known as the "French Paradox".
ReplyDeleteVarious factors are suggested:
- the french consume more good fats/oils than bad fats (hydrogenated and trans fats)
- mindful eating: eating smaller portions and eating more slowly, enjoying the food & company, not eating in front of the TV, not grazing on-the-go
- lower sugar intake
- less snacking
- moderate consumption of red wine (contains resvertrol) which is linked to longevity, cancer prevention, anti-aging and a boost to cardiovascular health
- avoidance of common American food items, such as soda, deep-fried foods, snack foods, and especially prepared foods
- more natural/tradition foods, less processed, pre-packaged, artificially preserved and flavored food .