French people enjoy sitting leisurely at cafes, often with a baguette, along with steak and soup. Perhaps those things will make it difficult for them to lose weight. But French women not only have a taste for elegant fashion, but also have very subtle ways of losing weight while still enjoying the art of cuisine. They don’t force themselves into any strict diets, but rather balance their food intake. If they eat a bit more meat in one meal, they will eat more vegetables in the next… This method allows them to enjoy life and view weight loss as a gentle process, as well as make it more convenient for them in communication, when dining with others or being invited as guests.
Weight loss tips from French women:
Chew slowly and thoroughly with each meal
Chewing slowly and thoroughly not only creates a relaxed appearance for women, but is also a useful scientific recommendation for weight loss and nutrition.
Chewing thoroughly will make you feel full longer, allowing you to control the amount of food you consume. The digestive system also functions more smoothly when you chew thoroughly, thereby fully digesting the food you eat.
Include a variety of vegetables in each meal
Fruits and vegetables are supplementary foods that provide vitamins and fiber, helping the digestive system function better. Fiber helps remove excess fat from internal organs. Fruits and vegetables also contribute to healthier, smoother, and fresher skin. They often use white meat in meals such as poultry and seafood, as they are high in easily absorbable protein and unsaturated fat, which aids in weight loss.
Avoid sugar
Sugar causes you to gain weight more quickly. Sugar also causes more wrinkles to appear. Ready-to-eat processed foods are particularly rich in refined sugar, which is harmful. Therefore, they limit foods high in sugar.
Use ingredients (vegetables, fruits, etc.) according to each season
Using seasonal food is a smart choice to ensure that they are safe and suitable. Using seasonal food means that there are usually fewer preservatives. Following the seasons is also a natural way to improve absorption of nutrients.
Eat colorful vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, and green leafy vegetables…
Different colors represent different nutrients in food. Therefore, eating a variety of colors not only makes dishes more visually appealing but also provides good support for your health and weight loss process. So in a meal, the more diverse and plentiful the colors of the food, the better.
Avoid drinking water while eating
They refrain from drinking before meals and instead use soup, as drinking water speeds up the digestion of food, resulting in higher blood sugar levels. Perhaps French women will chew all the food in their mouth, then may have a glass of wine or water… but not eat and drink at the same time.
Make your own fruit juice at home
Ready-to-use or bottled juices often do not guarantee freshness like homemade ones do and may contain preservatives or sometimes additional sugar. Making your own fruit juice at home ensures that your glass of juice is full of essential nutrients, and most importantly, the freshness of the fruits is better preserved. You can also control the natural sugar content of the fruit. It’s best to avoid using sour fruits, and limit your sugar intake.
Don’t skip meals
Restricting your food intake to lose weight is not reasonable. Foods that contain fats and sufficient protein and nutrients can truly help maintain your slim figure. Protein helps build muscle and burn excess fat, so French women will never skip meals, they only adjust their eating habits to balance their meals throughout the day.