I wrote an article about thelocal French school cafeteriathat went viral around the globe.
But what about your average French woman?
What does she eat on the average day?
And why do we care?
No food is off limits for most French women.
But ask your average Frenchie how often they go to the gym?
Once or twice a week at most.
It’s never about deprivation or absolutes.
It’s about being smart with choices, quantities, and opportunities.
And it’s about eating healthy most of the time.
It’s all well and good to talk on and on about how French women stay slim.
I asked them to photograph everything including drinks, snacks, and desserts.
Snack at 5 p.m.
Apple with herbal tea.
Chicken with leeks, rice, cheese, and bread.
Salmon with red pepper, cucumber, and avocado salad, followed by cheese and two pieces of fruit.
Sausage, green beans, potatoes, cheese, bread, fruit, and applesauce.
Steak and green beans.
Dessert is one spoonful of chestnut “cream” with coffee.
Snack
Chocolate brioche.
Catherine’s health “guidelines”
Corinne’s Day
Bread with butter and coffee.
Generous portion of risotto and vegetable soup.
Chicken breast, rice, roasted veggies, and endive salad.
Not pictured is a bowl of Greek yogurt for dessert.
Large bowl of veggie soup, slice of ham, and bread.
Baked cod, salad with different vegetables, and a spoonful of rice.
Vegetable soup, salad, lentil patty, steamed endives, and yogurt.
