Kristl's review
French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure by Mireille Guiliano
Kristl's review
rating:
bookshelves: food-books
recommended for: women who want to view food differently
status: Read in January, 2007
rating:
bookshelves: food-books
recommended for: women who want to view food differently
status: Read in January, 2007
While I don't believe that French women don't ever get fat, I have to say I was enticed by the tiny woman toting her tiny dog and her wine and baguettes on the cover. Yeah, I admit it. I'm all about the marketing.
I reread this diet book that's a self-proclaimed "not diet book" after the New Year, just to check back in with some concepts that had been blurred by post-wedding gluttony and holiday stretchy pants.
Based on her own experiences, Mireille Guiliano offers a very French answer to a very American problem. If you get lost in that translation, this will not appeal to you. However, I, having been totally misplanted in this country, totally "get" it. If leeks, endive, prunes, soy nuts and plain yogurt sound lovely to you, then you will "get" it also.
It's about treasuring that pain au chocolat, not ordering the Costco-sized serving.
At at rate, it's worth a read even if you just use it to add a few more healthful recipes to your culin...more
I reread this diet book that's a self-proclaimed "not diet book" after the New Year, just to check back in with some concepts that had been blurred by post-wedding gluttony and holiday stretchy pants.
Based on her own experiences, Mireille Guiliano offers a very French answer to a very American problem. If you get lost in that translation, this will not appeal to you. However, I, having been totally misplanted in this country, totally "get" it. If leeks, endive, prunes, soy nuts and plain yogurt sound lovely to you, then you will "get" it also.
It's about treasuring that pain au chocolat, not ordering the Costco-sized serving.
At at rate, it's worth a read even if you just use it to add a few more healthful recipes to your culin...more
What a good review.
A while back the author was on Oprah talking all about America's out of control portions. So I tried her technique and really tried to enjoy each bite of an apple I was eating. It actually works. I even got tired of eating it and couldn't finish the whole thing.
I too think I've been misplanted in this country.
Great review! I agree that this book goes much deeper into the difference between the cultures than just diet alone.
It was fun to read and pretend for a while that my life includes daily strolls through the farmer's market instead of monthly stock-up trips to Super Target.
I think most people could benefit from this book in one way or another.
