Don’t you just love traditional foods? I do. Especially when enjoyed with a lovely glass of peppery red. Mmmm.
The French have got it so right. Well, so do most established cultures but French people seem to exude lashings of class. They linger over exquisite morsels and good conversation, washing it all down with a healthy glass or two of wine. Their love for food is undeniable. Time and care is spent preparing each dish of wholesome, fresh foods using traditional recipes and enjoyed in an unhurried relaxed manner.
Comparing this to most western ideas about eating, it seems almost alien! Western ideas dictate that food is the enemy out to kill you, or at best give you a degenerative disease. The worst thing is, the things we enjoy the most will kill us quicker! Food is meant to be controlled, measured and assimilated into little portions of beneficial molecules. Percentile ratios of protein, fat and carbs to be ingested at precise times and frequencies. Most people’s relationship with food is about winning. If they can outstare a piece of chocolate cake, they will be victorious against diabetes, heart attack and stroke!
I read a survey related to this idea. Western women were asked to link words together. Chocolate cake and…. delicious or guilt. Heavy cream with… whipped or unhealthy, ice-cream with… indulgence or fattening… You can guess which words were chosen by 95% of them! On the other hand, a similar percentage of French women chose the words relating to pleasure.
In the last few years there has been numerous studies into the health benefits of the French diet. Here’s a couple (amongst the many) about red wine and dark chocolate.
So take your time, relax and have a glass of red wine with dinner tonight, it will definitely improve your health, not to mention your dining experience!
About the Author...
Food and me have come a long way. Before, food was an instrument of torture. Now, I view food as a source of energy and enjoyment. I've managed to overcome my bad habits by finally accepting myself and applying the WAPF nutritional principles. I'm now at a stable, healthy, slim weight, have lots of energy and no more guilt. I've been happily married for 7 years and am a graphic designer. In the near future I'm hoping to start a nutritional course and start practicing as a qualified nutritionist. At the moment it's all self education.
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