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The French Don't Diet Plan
Nutritionist Melissa O'Shea on
French Don't Diet Plan
Melissa O'Shea, MS, RD is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in nutrition education from Columbia University. Melissa has experience in counseling patients in community settings and in the clinical environment at doctors' offices.
Bread, Pasta & Sweets (carbs)
in moderation
Red Meat
in moderation
Fruits & Vegetables
always
Milk & Dairy
in moderation
Alcohol
in moderation
Fast Weight Loss
nutritionist
kind of agrees
Feeling Healthier
nutritionist
agrees
Simple Rules
nutritionist
agrees
Frequent Meals
nutritionist
agrees
Great Tasting Food
nutritionist
strongly agrees
Easy To Eat Out
nutritionist
strongly agrees
Affordable
nutritionist
kind of agrees
A Nutritionist Weighs in...
The philosophy of the French with regards to what and how to eat sounds interesting and is probably a great way to live. After all, who wouldn't like two-hour lunches and five weeks' paid vacation each year? Other great recommendations include eliminating processed foods from your diet, taking longer mealtimes to really enjoy your food, and becoming more of a "sensual eater."
The reality, however, is that this plan could be nearly impossible to follow for many people, especially those with busy lifestyles. Overall, this is a nicely laid out plan that is nutritionally sound, but unfortunately for many Americans, it is simply not realistic.
If you like to cook, you could live like a French person
Preparing and eating "real" food and taking the time to enjoy it takes? time. If you are constantly on the go and simply cannot take 20 minutes to sit down and enjoy your meals and make time to relax after meals, this plan may not be right for you. It also requires a lot of label reading to look for the banned ingredients and would also require frequent trips to the store to keep "real" food on hand. If you are not willing or able to make the time, then this plan would not work for you. On the other hand, if you like to cook and are adventurous about your foods, this could be a healthy lifestyle - although it's not a plan to lose weight fast.
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