Talk about the “French Paradox”!.. Although the French indulge in wine, pastries, and a diet high in fat, they have lower rates of heart disease, obesity, and are generally healthier than a lot of other cultures. SECRET #1 - The French always stop to smell the roses. And also to enjoy great food. French people don’t want to hurry through life. Lunch is a great example. Every day at noon the country “shuts down” for a couple hours because “life” isn’t just about working and making money. And what is “life” to a French person? It means savoring family, friends, and food. They live to eat (rather than the other way around). These priorities affect the pace of the entire country: in France, you are almost forced to “stop and smell the roses”. At lunchtime, the majority of shops and services stop functioning and close their doors to customers so that people can (or have to) take the time to enjoy the meal with family, co-workers or friends. In restaurants, good service is deliber
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