: 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
:>>
:>> BY BEVERLY LEVITT
:>>
:>
:><snipped>
:>Awesome article...
:>Thanks! :-)
:>
:>K.


It's also because of all the red wine they drink with every meal.
Babies are fed wine in their bottles instead of milk.

: 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.