On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 02:04:41 -0600, Katra
> wrote:

>In article >,
> (Gregory Morrow) wrote:
>
>> http://www.suntimes.com/output/food/...ws-will28.html
>>
>>
>> Why aren't the French fat like us?
>>
>> January 28, 2004
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>> BY BEVERLY LEVITT
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>Awesome article...
>Thanks! :-)
>
>K.

The original post was too long. The French are thinner than (e.g.)
Americans because they walk a lot more and use bicycles a lot also.
They are also fastidious eaters. They do NOT like the stuff that
they serve up in tourist traps. I visit with French families when in
France and we never, but never, have French fries. Servings are
quite small compared to those in America. Butter is rarely served
with croissants. Usually there are conserves (jams) at breakfast -
which consists of coffee and one croissant with jam and some fresh
fruit (but not always the fruit).

The French are NOT big eaters. I don't think their 3 or 4 course
menus would appeal to American men, who would probably feel they could
eat much more - and I have heard some say so in restaurants in France!

I am petite and not a big eater, and I am always well satisfied with
the small servings.

Perhaps this the crux of this business of The French are Thinner than
the Americans rather than the cuisine itself.

Daisy.

Don't assume malice for what stupidity can explain.