The Street Articles

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 del...

I am sure you have all heard that French women don’t get fat. Things are changing a bit over there, but it's true! After 6 years of being married to a Frenchman and losing 20+ pounds myself simply by adapting to the French lifestyle, I have learned the tricks to becoming fit like the French, and I am going to share some tips with you. You don’t need to waste hours a day in a gym to lose weight and trim that belly. Did you know that when it comes to being fit, 80% is what you eat, and 20% is what you do? That sounds much more enjoyable than the other way around, doesn’t it? That means that most of your fitness comes from what you eat and less from what you sweat. Don’t get me wrong, I love to work out. It makes me feel so good afterward. However, for me, life is much more enjoyable if I can control my weight and keep a tight figure without spending my life on a treadmill. Not to mention, having some treats along the way. Here are some tips on getting fit like the French: ...