Health
The Real Reason French Women Are Thinner Than American Women
American women have been scratching their heads over the “French Paradox” for decades. We’re uncovering how French women are able to eat and drink as they please while still remaining healthy and slim.
By Caitlin Shaw5 min read
The “French Paradox” is the phenomenon that French people live on a high-fat diet but collectively have shockingly low rates of heart disease and obesity relative to other countries. In fact, France has the lowest rate of heart disease in Europe, yet the highest saturated fat consumption.