How do the French indulge in such guilty pleasures as thick, creamy sauces and rich, buttery desserts, yet stay so slim? While only 7 percent of the French are considered obese, a whopping 30 percent of Americans are considered over the limit. This mystery has confounded overeating Americans for years. How do they do it?
According to one article, the French just don’t eat as much. Sure, they eat a lot of fat. But they eat a whole lot less food overall. Consider these findings: The average portion size in Philadelphia is 25 percent larger than it is in Paris. Individual examples include Chinese restaurants with meals 72 percent larger, candy bars that are 41 percent larger and soft drinks that are 52 percent larger. Is it any wonder that we’re packing on the pounds?
Rather than trying to moderate our carbs, or buy and eat more foods that are considered low in fat, maybe we ought to just stop eating so damn much.
(Via Bill Maher)