I’m a 64-year old American and my mother was a pioneer in healthy eating. She didn’t buy anything processed and taught me to only “shop the perimeter” of the supermarket. In American supermarkets, the interiors are filled with processed, junky foods, while the perimeter has only produce (fruits, veggies, nuts), meat/poultry/fish, dairy and bread. We ate only sourdough bread for the simple reason that it’s the only bread made without any sugar. Other American breads tastes like cake, it’s disgusting, they are packed with sugar. Even prepared mayonnaise has sugar in it here, it turns my stomach! Sugar is so unhealthy that it meets the definition for a human toxin, or poison.
I applaud your mother for advocating healthy eating. I haven’t supermarket bread for a year and don’t miss it. The sandwiches and packaged snack cakes from my childhood lunchbox as well as fast food (McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Panda Express, Subway, etc.) would make me gag now. (Don’t get me started on Frankencheese!) I shop the perimeter like you but buy center aisle food for food collections.
The worst part of the food industry in America is that even the natural food like fruit and vegetables are genetically modified to be sweeter and have pesticides and preservatives to last longer and look better, these screw up your hormones and metabolism. It’s extremely hard to eat healthy here. The supermarket is full of corn syrup and aspartame. When I have been in Europe my skin dramatically improves and my stomach disappears. The problem here are all the lobbying and greedy politicians. It’s all about corporate greed. It’s the same with the pharmaceutical, the weapons, education, etc. And the regular citizens are okay with this, they accept it and defend it as if it’s normal. And the advertising on miss information is awful. There’s a big lack of responsibility and accountability in this country.
To be fair my skin was clearer when I was in the US. I lived in Louisville,KY and in Fort. Lauderdale, FL. My guess is that it was due to the quality/type of tap water. The water I have had in both cities I have lived in France were/are terrible. When it comes to food even in France we use plenty of pesticides and the taste is not like it used to. I am 40 but can tell the taste difference in tomatoes from when I was a child. I used to eat them like apples when my mum would brought them back from the market. I remember the taste clearly. Now even the organic tomatoes don't taste that good, and they are not genetically modified either so I don't really know what they're doing to the food. I must say that when traveling more South.... Italy, Morocco and Congo where my origins are from.... the fruits and veggies taste way better. When I was in the US I did not gain weight because I did not change my diet. I did my grocery shopping and cooked like I am used to in France. I had to adapt, change or create new recepies only because things that were cheaper in France like red pepper were very expensive in the US but things that were more expensive in France like brocoli or mushrooms were cheaper in the US. When you know how to cook you can always adapt. I avoided processed food as much as possible just like I used to do in France and actually lost some weight (which was not needed to loose) only because I barely ate sweets there since I did not like it at all, while in France I can enjoy the taste of bakeries for instance. So you can definitely eat healthy in the US. The quality will not be as good as France but the quality in France is not better compared to Italy Morocco or Congo..... But the key is that you need to know how to really cook from scratch.
@@HereDiianas I live in the south Florida and the water is horrible, literally yellow and everyone has filters. When I moved from New York everything tasted horrible and everyone said that it is the water. My skin and my hair are very dry here. I don’t know about KY but the difference on the water between here and NYC is awful. If I don’t dry my bathroom after showering, it gets orange by the end of the week. And food is not inexpensive anymore.especially the eggs. You want good eggs it’s almost ten dollars for 12.
This may surprise you, but Americans used to be fairly skinny. This is because we used to have a more “French” attitude towards food and eating. We used to eat minimally processed home-cooked meals and never snack. My father (born in the 50’s) grew up with the adage: “don’t snack or it will spoil your dinner!” Things changed in the 70s: the 7 countries study (which excluded France and Germany) came out and convinced the American public that a high-carb low-fat diet would stave off heart disease. The US government then came out with the ridiculous food pyramid which was contrary to our traditional diet. Then food companies with the aid of the American Heart Association convinced the public that the way to stay thin was to eat many small meals every day (snacking). And food companies provided these snacks in the form of hyper-palatable fake foods. This is why you see Americans eating fake foods around the clock today.
Well said. I was fooled as well for many years until with recent "events" I realized the health lies from our U.S. government, which are based in a money trail. The low fat, high carb diet is a killer.....
Yes, also the schools in my area were designed for the kids to walk to school not be dropped off which has caused all kinds of traffic jams. We also didn't snack every twenty seconds. My mom never carried anything in her purse for snack. I'm not sure why we started with all this snacking to the point where kids can't even play a soccer game without a snack in the middle of the game and a to go bag afterward. Side note: I dont think anyone is making that meatloaf thing with a package of pasta in it.
@@mjmj4962So true! On my last trip to Paris I visited a park to walk and people watch. I saw many children playing and occasional people having a picnic. Most were walking their dogs, exercising, and socializing on a beautiful day. I thought, back in the US this park would be full of food trucks and ice cream trucks, and loud music, with giant sodas cups and Gatorade bottles everywhere. The park had exercise machines, a pétanque area, no litter, and nicely maintained recycle stations with fresh water filling stations too. Not one child was eating or guzzling soda, pizza, or anything actually. Even the picnics were small portions of food. We revisited almost daily and got to know some of the older folks who walked and visited in the park, too. I wish there was more of this culture where I live, though I’m lucky I live in a walkable place in the US with healthy food access.
@@mjmj4962 That meatloaf thing wouldn't even work. The pasta wouldn't be able to get enough moisture from the meat nor would moisture (water or a sauce) be able to penetrate the meat. I think it was one of those weird click baits from China.
You can say the same about the other countries: Russia, China, Australia etc. But anyway you can always determine the typical features and the national mentality
@@aglayamyschkina-ug8yi Australia sure but China? Russia? You might be able to find some cultural differences in one region compared to another but the culture in the US is jumbled even in one area or city. We were socially engineered to be this way through disruptive immigration (the lie of multiculturalism), and then the internet shattered the sad and lost even further into sub-cultures.
@@pippadawg7037 я отвечу вам на родном языке, чтобы вам было понятнее. Меня насмешило, что вы вообще ничего не знаете о том, что происходит за пределами вашего курятника (ок, вы что-то слышали про Австралию, и это уже хорошо). Скажу про Россию - это огромная мультинациональная и мультикультурная страна (намного больше, кстати, чем те же США), в которой живут представители всех основных конфессий: мусульмане, христиане, буддисты. Разница между культурами в разных городах и регионах колоссальная: Кавказ и С.-Петербург или Дальний Восток и Кубань, сибирская деревня и Москва, отличаются между собой как разные планеты. Тем не менее люди создают стереотипы о русских и считают, что могут о них судить - их право. То же самое можно сказать и о Китае, и о Европе - естественно, те люди, которые хоть немного знают историю и географию
My Grandmother was French - Parisian. She had anorexia most of her life and she passed those eating disorders onto her children. This was also at a time when you couldn't obtain processed foods. Having lived myself for a year in Paris, there was a social stigma to being anything other than skinny. We went into a boutique on one occasion ..... I was 5' tall and under 100lbs ..... The sales person looked me over and said .... "I have some things for you but not for your huge friend". My friend was 5' 8" and 154lbs. It was very normal for the other female doctors to share one croissant between 2 or 3 of us ..... And then nothing else until dinner around 8.00pm. And it is still very common to see cigarettes everwhere. The great positives however, were fresh, great quality food everywhere. Really good portion control. Walking wherever possible. My French Great Aunt taught me the two teaspoon dessert trick ..... And it absolutely works. And by the way, you shouldn't really claim to be "all natural" when you have had a boob job. I am well aware that French women hate to admit to any work being done, and I wouldn't normally call another woman out, but in this instance it is a bit hypocritical.
When you have finished a meal, you can sometimes get a craving for something sweet. That dessert course often accounts for over 600 calories alone. So the trick is that you have a coffee, take one small teaspoon of dessert. Enjoy it. Give a few more minutes and take a second teaspoon of dessert. It is amazing how often you find the craving is satisfied with just that. I have a real with my husband ..... He gets the dessert and I get my teaspoon 😂
@@alexandrasmith7682That's nice I will definitely try it. The coffee is also a good idea. I often choose a espresso instead of a dessert in a restaurant. It really stops the cravings.
I am American, and my recent two-week trip to Europe was life-changing. The differences in food quality and health regulations were striking. In Paris and other parts of Europe, I didn't see any overweight people, and the food was much healthier compared to the fast food culture in America. It's concerning that in the U.S., unhealthy food is often cheaper than healthy options. This isn't to criticize my country, but it seems driven by factors like money, greed, and lifestyle. The lack of reliable public transport outside major cities also contributes to our sedentary habits. I'm looking forward to traveling to Europe again. It was amazing to see how much they prioritize the well-being of their citizens, unlike in America.
If you didn't see any overweight people in Europe, then you weren't looking. Almost half of the French population is overweight. I stayed in Paris for almost two weeks and plenty of people were overweight. The latest study on the subject, on the initiative of the French League Against Obesity and coordinated by researchers from Inserm and Montpellier University Hospital, was published in February in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Based on the figures collected by the Odoxa polling institute, this study reveals that 47.3% of French adults are obese or overweight.
@@edennis8578either they weren't paying attention or they stayed in the wealthier areas. For example if anyone were to visit the US and only stay in Beverly Hills and the surrounding areas most people they'll see are slender and very conscious of their size. I've been to France quite a few times and I can tell you there are overweight people there.
Hello. American here. I fully agree that American food culture is unhealthy and not sustainable. Our portions are too big, produce is extremely expensive and unattainable for those who are making minimum wage, and there's an excess of ultra-processed foods. Obviously, I can't speak on behalf of an entire Nation, but I don't believe I've ever heard anyone claim that Parisians have eating disorders or anything akin to it. Also, plenty of Americans do take health seriously. Unfortunately, it is a privilege to afford/access healthy food. Those in upper-middle-class families and higher incomes don't blink an eye at spending four dollars for an organic avocado, that's simply not feasible for the rest of us. I do understand that we have an obesity health crisis, but a lot of this is generational and due to poverty/food deserts/etc. Remember, the US is not a monolith.
This is true. There are very few overweight Americans who are wealthy or upper middle class - it's just not part of the culture of those demographics. I remember my friend from England came to visit for the first time and was looking around, perplexed. 'But where are all the fat people?' she asked. 'I thought everyone here would be huge. The people here just look normal.' But that was in a pretty affluent area. There definitely are areas of the country where obesity is rampant for a variety of reasons which you eloquently outline...
In my opinion it would change a lot when the portions would be way smaller. I came from Germany to the USA for holidays and was really surprised how pretty big every package of sweets, ice cream and food in general was.
As a European, I always thought that this was a lazy excuse for not wanting to cook from scratch. Here in Europe, processed food is generally more expensive than produce. I was really surprised to learn that in the US it’s the other way around.
Poverty and food access are a huge factor. As are micro cultures. Many homemade foods in the south for instance, they are made from real ingredients, but historically the south couldn’t keep fresh fruits and vegetables so they were preserved in fats, salts, and canned (glass canning). Therefore their foods are higher in salts and fats. Consider that in the Midwest it is very difficult to get supplies for months out of the year, and historically they only raised grazing animals and grain. Cue diets ultra high in meat and grains. People from Europe often have trouble grasping that these areas are thousands of square miles. France is the biggest country in Western Europe, and it’s the same size of Texas. People who live in larger metropolitans or more economically prosperous areas have access to better food, better health care, and walking access to their community.
I have enjoyed your content in the past and lived in Europe (Rome) for 18 years, staying in Paris often. I found this video to be very stereotypical, not only about women in the US but about women in Paris as well. US women are not all fat and eating unhealthy foods, snacking all day long and drinking cola. Parisian women are not all slim and eating no sugar. I don’t feel-on both sides-it is necessary to stereotype and put down another culture in order to uplift our own.
I am addressing the cliche and explaining why so many people are saying we have eating disorders and we smoke. Again facts of course there are slim skinny american women with healthy lifestyle but still 42% are obese in the US so it is less common than in Europe What is considered normal in Europe is not in America
All I am saying is that it is about your choices. You can look great in the US as well. Living in Paris does not make everyone chic. I lived in Paris for 4 years. I love this city. But I keep my mind open and get my inspirations in the US as well. Il y’en a beacoup 😊
You should be able to accept the ugly reality/ truth about the entire North American culture and nutrition. Food is terrible and people are lazy and ignorant when it comes to nutrition ( and not only) . Instead of victimizing face the truth and do something to change that ugly reality.
I lived in France for a year in high school (many decades ago) and I just came back from a trip to Paris. I agree with you. France has real foods. But one thing that shocked me in Paris was how many people still smoke (cigarettes and vaping).
I am 57 and I don’t know a single American that has ever said anything about French women having eating disorders. In fact, I don’t know a single American that has talked about France or French people at all. However, I agree with the eating habits of the French, especially the part of taking the time to enjoy their meals. I like that a lot.
@@lavieestduresansconfiture3912 I’ve only seen one but what I said is that I don’t know anyone (personally). The one video I saw was a woman who appeared to be overweight so she was probably frustrated with herself.
@@lavieestduresansconfiture3912 I agree. A lot of the stereotypes of French women’s eating styles comes from social media videos. The French eating style is to eat quality food in moderation and with pleasure. Très simple!
If you do not hear people talking about French women at all, that is a reflection of your social circle. It does not mean that Alice is making a false claim. Alice is correct. Typical American diet is horrible and all the food videos people make proves it.
@@bubbleart2183 I’m not just talking about currently, I’m talking about over my entire 57 years. And as I said in my original comment, I agree with the French way of eating. 🤦♀️
1. French women are the shortest in Europe. They are very petite. 2. Many of them smoke. I was just in Montreal, it’s the same. 3. American food is highly processed, but the rich people are not fat at all. 4. Costco has the best grass feed cheeses, organic seeds and nuts, Avocado and olive oil, organic eggs, wild salmon and halibut, avocado mayo, organic honey and dates, etc.
The French women are not the smallest in Europe, it's the Spanish, Portuguese and Greek. Actually, in Europe, more you go on North, more the people are tall, more you go on South less they are.
@@victoriagossani8523 France 161 cm, Spain 163cm, Greece 165cm, Malta 165 cm, …the tallest men and women are from the Dinaric Alps ( not Northern Europe) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Average_human_height_by_country
It's true. Almost half of the population in France is overweight. The latest study on the subject, on the initiative of the French League Against Obesity and coordinated by researchers from Inserm and Montpellier University Hospital, was published in February in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Based on the figures collected by the Odoxa polling institute, this study reveals the extent of the problem in highlighting that 47.3% of French adults are obese or overweight.
@@edennis8578 A friend who has lived in America for many years was surprised on her first visit back to Europe how thin people are here. When I contradicted her, she said that it was possible, but that she didn't see those horrible huge balls of flesh and fat anywhere here. A fat person here vs. a fat person in America.... is a big difference. She says she doesn't see people that huge giant people here.
@@diopfifi4937 I lived in Germany for a total of six years. There are a lot of overweight people there. I saw it more in children than I expected. But I also saw children who were 4 and 5 years old, being pushed in carriages and drinking chocolate milk from baby bottles.
I am an American and I cook at home and live a healthy lifestyle. I don’t like it when people form stereotypes about each country . Assuming that ALL Americans eat bad food is wrong !! There are many Americans who eat healthy and work out and live a healthy lifestyle . Also there are heavy set people in France in the country side , not everyone lives in Paris … 🙄🙄🙄
Nice, that’s great. I also hope the popularity of cooking videos will help promote healthy eating habits everywhere but the cliches are there for a reason- because they are based on reality.
They are right to say so. I am French and I can confirm that. Parisians are the worst kind of arrogant freaks. They think they figured out everything but they’re doing worse than anyone else in all Domains. Paris is a cut throat.
I agree with you that American food is generally very bad. I grew up in the UK and when I went to America I was shocked by the food culture. That being said, France isn't any better. French women age very badly. They may look lovely when they are young but smoking is a big thing in France and that ages the locals so badly. Both countries have good and bad.
“I don’t eat sugar…I just eat a little plate of desserts when I’m craving sugar. I don’t drink coffee…I just have one coffee in the morning…?” Maybe there’s something missing in translation…
Well it makes sense - Alice doesn’t eat sugar (or drink coffee) all day long but she eats it intentionally once a day as desert and has one coffee a day.
She’s introducing the idea of moderation. She doesn’t eat it as part of her regular diet, just as a treat. 13:00 “I try to reduce my sugar consumption “ obviously the one part of the video you’re referring to is hyperbole, and that one part shouldn’t distract you from her overall message. Unless you’re cherry picking ignoring the overall message
You get offended with french stereotypes yet you also stereotyoe americans. Your nationality does not make you better or lesser than anyone. Your attitude and perspective matters more.
@@Aliceinparisofficial You laugh when you slandered the US? You act like Costco is normal sizes when the whole point of Costco is bulk buying. You say we think quesadillas every day is healthy when NOBODY does. Stop lying about the US and spreading hateful stereotypes.
Don’t be so hard on her. Some people need to diminish others in order to elevate their good opinion of themselves. Most people would consider this in poor taste. But not if you’re a French woman. Blowing your own bugle as loud as possible is a French thing because they know that no-one else will do it for them. They believe their own propaganda.
I'm 62 year old american woman. 5' 7", 125 lbs. I was raised by Italian immigrants. No, we don't eat pasta and pizza every day. we eat real food, not processed, we don't snack all day. Yes we do eat cheese and eggs and alot of vegetables and fruits and nuts and fish. We cook at home most of the time. As my grandmaother said and I agree "American food (meaning processed food) is garbage." We walk alot after meals. Easy to be slim with this lifestyle. Thank you for your content.
I’m American and have lived in France & traveled extensively, currently living in the US. While the US and Europe in general are very different in how we think about food in particular and lifestyle, some of these things you’re saying about America are just not true. I will 100% give you the fact that sugar is in everything and we have a lot of processed food, that’s accurate. But there is also access to fresh, real food. The real fresh food, however, is generally more expensive than processed crap. Given that you mentioned, you’ve lived in the US, I’m guessing that you have experienced that. At least when I was living in Europe, I found that the real, fresh food was more affordable than the processed junk food. Not sure if that’s still the case, maybe you could tell us. Now, do I believe that it meets the standards of the food quality in most of Europe? In my opinion, no, it does not. But we don’t all sit around eating burgers and fast food all the time. More than we should yes but all of the time no. And I do not know where this notion of Americans sitting around eating 17 meals is coming from. Frankly, that’s just BS that some guy on the Internet decided he was going to spout because it got him views. As far as people believing French women have eating disorders, people here are obsessed with French women’s diets. I can guarantee you that the number of people who believe French women have some sort of eating disorder is very low. I have no issue with you bringing up the shortcomings of America; all countries, America and France alike, have pros and cons. But at least be accurate and fair with your information.
The 17 meals a day claim made me chuckle. There are only 24 hours a day. You factor in sleeping (for seven hours), that would mean people are eating a full meal every hour on the hour 🙄 I suspect that this video was in response to an American in Paris who recently posted a RUclips video a couple weeks ago about the “dark side” of how French women stay slim
Okay I have to admit that this video is way better than I thought. Not that I agree with everything, but the overall message that having a healthy lifestyle in general, walking a lot. Moving your body multiple times a day, cooking your own meals with fresh ingredients, I’m 100% behind that. I’m a French Canadian living in a part of California where I really don’t see a ton of obese people. Bur the fact is that here, most people are highly educated, they traveled a lot and had lived in different countries. The typical American doesn’t know how to cook at all, they eat out of boxes and yes they do snack a ton. I grew up seeing my mom growing a garden and cooking every single meal from scratch. Even if I live in the US now, I still cook using fresh ingredients and I didn’t gain any weight. If something, I lost some more because the weather is so nice, that I’m outside a lot and walk more ( yes I live in a very walkable city in the US). One thing I have to add is that many people should see the reality of their own unhealthy lifestyle. It’s not because of the quality of the foods if you don’t lose weight or if you are obese, it’s because you eat way too much and you don’t move your body enough! Actually last time I went to Paris, I gained weight! Why? Just because I wanted ( like I always do there) to have my favorite foods. I never eat that much at home but when you are somewhere for just few days, you just enjoy and you come back and diet a little while resuming your normal life.
Hello Alice, Whether we are French or American we can all choose to eat healthier and exercise more. In past generations we didn't understand the impact of processed foods and a sedentary lifestyle but we have so much good research to draw from and so many sources of updated information today. I believe that more and more Americans are making better choices and markets are accommodating those needs with much healthier foods and with a more diversified offering of exercise options. Unfortunately people who don't want to make the effort will find fault with others and creat false senarios for their success. Try not to focus on those comments and live your Healthy Life to the fullest!
I am not American by birth, in fact I am a Doctor who lives and work in the USA. Meaning I see a lot of people; really, your assumption of Americans when it comes to food is wrong. I see patients also in Paris. I find the healthiest people to be in the USA as well. In France, there is a lot of "skinny fat people": believe me. Please look the term up. I am in a better place to know than you are and I can say that with confidence. I admit that there is a group of people, unfortunately; who eats very poorly in the USA. It exists in every state, actually in every country; it usually includes the low income. They do so due to lack of resources and education. Putting everything under one umbrella is prejudicial. I also find the way you talk about Americans to be condescending. If people have such an aversion for the Americans, why do you all want to come to the USA? Including me! Living also in France concurrently, I see a lot of overweight people in Paris, let alone the other arrondissements. Also, with the copycat phenomenon in France, I see fast food restaurants unfortunately sprouting everywhere in Paris. It's a matter of time before the current generation and that to come start blowing up. There is a way to make comparisons without trashing the other culture or judging harshly. After living here 10 years, I have not heard one good thing you had to say about the USA; (when you lived here, were you forced to eat? Shopping only at healthy food stores, why did you gain 20 Kg? Where is your willpower? ) The USA happens to be a great country. I am glad that I am writing this on Memorial Day weekend 2024; which gives me an opportunity to express my gratitude to this land of generosity who serves as big brother to all countries in the world without been pressured or asked! BTW: I am not advocating for obesity, au contraire; I am probably in the top 10 % tier in terms of shape. I work out and eat exceptionally well, was in many beauty pageants and I teach others through my profession to do the same, in France as well. Your tone set the precedent for your content; you might want to think about that for future videos!
I completely agree! I’ve watched her other videos and enjoyed them. But this judgmental attitude criticizing all our eating habits is obnoxious and only fuels the stereotype of the French not liking Americans too much. I think maybe she maybe the one suffering from tall poppy syndrome. 😊
you are right, but it makes so much more fun to rise yourself above all the "fat ugly uncultured Americans". Says a German . We would never judge like that, but sadly France is our neighbour, We tried hard to get rid o them. Well, now they have internet access and go on the nerves of the rest of ther world. But kudos for standing up.
I did my first French exchange when I was 13 and a revelation was a warm salad (to start the meal) of chou-fleur à la vapeur au vinaigrette or any green salad to start. Aids digestion, but also slows absorption of simple carbs and curbs the desire to over eat. The only time I remember being shocked about the amount of sugar a French person would consume is when eating a small pot of fromage blanc but even then I think it was only us kids who ate this occasionally. The overall French mantra is smaller portion sizes but exceptional quality.
Thank you for the stern, tough love talk, Alice. I hope that the ones who need to hear it will learn something from it. My parents were Italian immigrants who came to America in the mid 1960s. Their diet, and the diet that they fed their children, was very similar to the French diet. My mother was a fabulous cook, but she also loved fashion and beauty. She watched her figure and always looked svelt and fabulous. Even after one year of fighting cancer, to which she ultimately succumbed, she never stopped taking care of herself. She possessed a tremendous amount of will and dignity. Both my parents taught me to eat well and live well (it absolutely does not mean you need to be wealthy for either), and they explicitly stressed that keeping my figure was very important - from a health and aesthetic perspective. These days, this would be construed as abuse, but it was sage advice, in my humble opinion. And while I didn't listen to everything they said, this one thing stuck with me. Today, I am 56 years old. I am a size FR 34. I do not take blood thinners or any type of medication - nor does my husband. My children are lean, vigorous and healthy. I cook meals every day for my family and I also work to support my family (yes, it can be done!). Some of my most cherished moments are when we sit around the dinner table as a family. I have been accused of taking drugs (for being thin) and have generally been despised or envied at times for my appearance. The truth is that staying slim, particularly through menopause, is challenging and requires more sacrifices than when I was younger, but for me if I cannot have the best quality of life (of which my health is #1 on the list), then my life is not worth living. I derive a lot of joy from feeling healthy and looking elegant. So the sacrifices are worth it to me. My dream is to live one day - even part time - in France or Italy. Abundant fresh fruits and vegetables are very hard to come by here. If you go to the farmer's market in my town, they mostly sell baked, sugary goods, canned items like jams, awful t-shirt and earrings and other horrible knick-knacks. It is an absolute travesty and disgrace. I wish you all the best and keep up the great work. I appreciate your frankness and sharing your beautiful culture with the rest of us. 💝
I love your honesty. Of course some American women live very healthily but this is about the overall culture. In general, I think that people here in Europe have a better understanding on what is real food and what is fake food. The ultra-processing is the problem, not necessarily the small treats from real ingredients if eaten rarely.
It's not the people!! It's government policy on food!!!! We do NOT have the same regulations on food quality in North America. It's not ignorance. The governments in Europe have regulated the food that the citizens eat to be of high quality. There is a political push on to erase the good health of people in North America. It's time for the people of the world to STOP BLAMING THE VICTIMS.
I’ve been to Europe a thousand times. Im American. Ever been to an American gym? We work out much more than Europeans. At 61, 5’4” and weigh 100lbs. Five children. And have been going to gym 6 days a week for 50 yrs. It started when I was 10, doing gymnastics. I haven’t stopped. We aren’t all fat and lazy.
I think it depends on where you live in the US. When we lived in WI, bless their hearts, the majority did not exercise and ate badly. We live in CA now, and we love exercise and eating well here, although people do indulge too. The culture of being outdoors seems to be stronger here than in WI, sadly. I get that there’s harsh winters up there, so people choose the comfort of staying indoors and not challenging their bodies. There was one gym for the community, and it could’ve been utilized more.
I’m not American or French but I guess that saying all Americans eat badly and are obese is similar to what you said about Americans thinking French women have eating disorders and smoke. Pretty offensive right. You will also see that richer Americans who have access to better food and can afford it are far slimmer than poorer Americans. I just thought your tone was unnecessarily arrogant rather than educational.
I don’t know what your social circle was in the US but among my friends these processed foods and all foods having sugar (obvious hyperbole by you) are not part of our experience. Perhaps you didn’t learn in college that you shouldn’t usually say “all”’unless you have the data to back it up. I’ve been to Paris at least 30 times and have good friends there and do enjoy the food greatly. Your tiny country is much different geographically - in our spread our rural towns access to good food may be less. I noticed this recently when I travelled in a rural area. In cities, there are food “deserts”. Where fresh fruits and vegetables aren’t avaulilble In the US in poor areathere are a less socialist country and work much longer hours with fewer vacations - poorer people in the US may work two jobs just to get by and may choose unhealthy convenience foods due to working most of the time. Our cities are built to be not walkable, with few exceptions. In summary, you have to contextualize the overweight problem in the us with reference to broader social systems that shape the available choices, walking opportunities and inability for many to get by without working two jobs. France works many fewer hours per were on average versus the US.
@@LinA-it9vd Completely UNTRUE comment...geeze! I cook and from scratch. I HAVE to eat gluten-free, & organic options. IF I choose something that requires gluten but regardless of how expensive gluten-free options are, it IS MUCH more expensive to choose the better, organic options. Maybe take a picture or a note pad to write down your comparisons. This will help you see the differences and what those who are less fortunate have to live with.
I enjoy your perfume reviews so this video came up in my feed. I’ve put on an embarrassing amount of weight since lockdown in 2020 because of loneliness and depression. There is something you are missing about Americans and our body weight. We are bombarded with media to over-consume, and not just food, material goods as well. Many Americans, particularly women, are suffering, depressed, feeling empty. We fill that void with all sorts of addictions including food, particularly unhealthy food which is cheap and readily available here. Most of us actually know what to eat and what not to eat. When you include images of women eating fried food and pizza in your videos, just remember you do not know what that person is going through. You are a beautiful woman and you have a platform to set a positive example, but try not to judge others. My mother always told me, pretty is as pretty does. ❤
Social media is something we have to choose to participate in and pay lots of attention to, though. It's a choice, just like healthy natural food instead of processed, or walking or other exercising instead of sitting all day. We don't HAVE tob e looking at a screen listening to people trying to sell us everything under the sun all day long, but we choose to. We could choose not to, too.
When I read comments like this I always want to be the new bestie of the person who posted it. I've been there, with the deep dark depression and loneliness, and I promise it gets better! Take your vitamins and get some sunshine everyday, and try to eat enough variety and omega -3's! I found a huge huge improvement in my depression when I did those things, and I was someone with severe depression (even while medicated and in weekly therapy it was severe): for years. And yes, the overconsumption thing is so obnoxious. I regularly detox off social media now to avoid constantly being marketed to.
@@stargirl33343 Thank you for your thoughtful response. I usually enjoy this creators content but this video comes across as judgmental in her use of images of other women eating big plates of food. Why not create a video focused on her own healthy food prep and show off her own lovely body instead to inspire others? Using images of other people in this way is just ugly.
As a French woman particularly from Paris, I always struggle to explain to my American friends that my lifestyle prevents me from gaining weight. It’s just innate. We eat well and even when we splurge on a meal we always re-balance the next days but we are not depriving ourselves. We just eat well, walk a lot and love clothes so we tend to want to be able to wear whatever we like 😂
I agree!!! It’s worldwide. I’m American, never over indulge & exercise. I take pride my in my appearance, every.single.day. Even if I just go to the grocery store. Gym clothes are for the gym. I live in Scottsdale, Arizona, where majority of people, live in athletic wear. It’s sad. It takes the same amount of effort to put on a dress & sandals, as it does, yoga pants and a tank top. 🤦🏻♀️
Key word here: INNATE . Thank you @kath6720 ! Sometimes there's no point in trying to explain to certain people how and why @Aliceinparis thinks the way she thinks. It's HER channel, HER experience.
Hello, as a Canadian we have a lot of processed foods here too, USA is a strong trading partner and neighbour. But, for the most part we have very different eating habits compared to our neighbours to the south, especially our portion sizes. Last summer we were in Paris, the patios were full of French smokers, it really affected me, as I have terrible allergies to cigarette smoke; it became a place I had to avoid sitting. In Vancouver smoking near restaurants is banned, as well as at city parks. It’s great!
Yeah I was amazed at the number of smokers in Lyon France when I went three months ago. Smokers of all ages. You don’t see too many smokers in the US anymore. It’s odd when we do see a smoker here. I will say that the food was good and the people did get a lot of exercise with walking and biking. We were in the center city of Lyon so everything was walkable. That definitely helps to stay healthy.
I'd much rather spend money on hormone support and good food prepared at home, than on prescriptions and trips to the doctor. I'd rather save money by skipping fancy coffees and restaurant meals (except for a social gathering), and spend it on growing organic food in my garden. I'd rather skip snacks between meals so I can enjoy my meals and maintain a healthy weight. Choices.
@@alcogito8287 funny how you ASSume that some can afford those choices you talk about. Healthcare, restaurant dining, and snacks all day are a luxury for many too.
Agreed. My grandma was Eastern European and made most everything from scratch. We grew up with a garden and with natural, farm raised or hunted meat and fish. We were taught that a strong body was a good body. Sports and activity was just part of living.
@@Zenais333 not all Americans are ignorant and don’t know how to eat . Every country has their own share of obese people. Certainly in America there is a lot of junk food, but it doesn’t mean everyone eats trash !!!
Right, some of the clips in this video, I don't know anyone who eats that way. Plates of pizza, burgers and piles of French fries. I honestly cannot remember the last fast food I ever ate, though I'm pretty sure it was a plain bean burrito from Taco Bell, because I was in my car and I was starving. Now, when I am in my car and starving, I know where to go to find a hard boiled egg.
Coucou, Alice! Korean American here. Thank you for this eye-opening video. My mother and I eat mostly fresh fruits and vegetables and little meat for taste. We eat mostly Korean-style food at home, so we often eat vegetable-based soups and stews accompanied with kimchi, fresh vegetables, and brown rice. We pay attention to our sugar consumption more than ever (Maman has to watch her level for health reasons) and we are appalled at how much sugar is in food these days, all the way down to pasta sauces and condiments. We stopped buying grocery store bread because we can’t stand the sugar in the bread. We also don’t remember when we last ate fast food, and we certainly don’t miss it. We rarely eat out at restaurants because food is way too salty for us. Also, restaurant food has become ridiculously expensive, so it’s a double whammy. We visited Europe last summer and were impressed with the quality of food. We can’t get over how fresh and fruits and vegetables are. Italian ricotta cheese tastes heavenly, unlike watery American ricotta cheese. (Don’t get me started on horrid American processed cheese.) By the way, you and your mother look absolutely stunning. I hope to look like your mother when I am her age. It is motivation for me not to let myself go so that I can wear my favorite clothes until I can be buried in my signature outfit. (Like food, the quality is clothes has gone down, but prices have gone up.) Gros bisous!
I am American but my Father is French and my mother is Italian so my eating habits are not typical to the way most people eat here (like my husband lol). I'm 46 and I'm slim and very healthy. I'm proud of my heritage and so happy the way my parents raised me!
I never like being skinny, even when I was skinny. I took weight-on to gain wait. I like having hips and butt, not bones, I had those,. Now I am not fat, but I could lose a few pound. So not everyone wants to be like Popeye and his girl friend Olive Oyl or like Twiggy. A skinny body is not for everybody., but we all should strive for a healthy body. Thank you very much!
Thank you for sharing your experience! I absolutely love Paris! I'm American and moved to Paris a year and a half ago. It has completely transformed my health. In the US, I was overweight, diabetic, and had terrible stomach problems. I started eating a traditional French diet as soon as I moved here. The food is so rich and decadent that I thought it would make me fat. It has been quite the opposite. Today, I'm a normal weight. I'm no longer diabetic and don't have to take medications. I can't remember the last time I had stomach problems. My health is so much better in France. I love going to the marché and eating fresh, healthy food. The only things I drink here are wine, champagne, coffee, and water. After experiencing the French way of life, I don't think I'll ever return to the US. It has truly been a life-changing experience for me.
Excellent video. Differences in food culture and attitudes to walking make such a huge difference as does government regulation and having governments that are actually concerned about the health of citizens rather than constantly pandering to big companies.
I was slim until i reached my 50's and constantly received compliments on my shape. Talk to me when you reach menopause and your body changes and/or you have to start taking medications.
@@Aliceinparisofficialthat's great. Does she take medications, has she had any surgeries? I never liked sweets, even as a child. I've always been health conscious and eaten moderately, gotten plenty of exercise. Never appreciated sweets, even as a child. Things happen in life that sometimes can't be controlled.
Walking works, as long as you’re eating mostly natural. In my case, I couldn’t lose by counting calories. I had to stop eating processed food, then like a miracle, the weight just fell off (no counting).
Great video. Would love to see your mom make videos on staying healthy. There are not a lot of French women 50s, 60 year old doing videos . Yes please do more videos on staying healthy. ❤
I’m french living in France and I am fat 🤣 well… curvy I mean, I love eating and my boyfriend is soooo happy when I share a big T bone steack with him with sauce at the restaurant!! No no all French people are not “slim” perhaps in Paris is easier to see more slim girls but is not the reality trust in me 😉 I’m a rural fashion curvy cool girl and I LOVE my life and body. (i don’t smoke, I don’t take drugs, I don’t take alcohol but I LOVE EATING…) eat is Life. Pd: beauty is also a beautiful face, heart, soul and behavior
“Based on the figures collected by the Odoxa polling institute, this study reveals the extent of the problem in highlighting that 47.3% of French adults are obese or overweight”
Hello I’m an American 🇺🇸 and proud of it ! I don’t eat processed foods and especially loads of amounts of sugar! We do have wonderful cheeses here organic foods, fruits and vegetables! If I were you I get my facts straight before you decide to do your research on another country’s eating habits!
You forgot the stereotype about how the French don’t bathe and smell. Or that you all are hairy and don’t shave ? Maybe you can make a video about that ?
Sorry. Do you happen to know what stereotypes apply for Spaniards( people from Spain), if you know any, please. I Would like to know. Or anyone Who reads my comment here? I am dying with curiosity. Stereotypes are mostly built on prejudice. But if you dont take It too seriously, you can have a laugh out of It. Thank you.
This is so true, sadly… I moved to France two years ago and I work in the fine arts field. It’s insane how most of my coworkers and people in the industry who are very stylish, educated and cultured smell really bad. Very aristocratic but when it comes to hygiene 😖…
Hello, This is the second video I saw from you and I really love them! I have always loved French women's simplicity and elegance! Could you also share some of your recepies? Your salad at 19,34 looks sooooooo delicious, yummie 😍😍😍
You make good points here. Just one suggestion. “L” in “walk” is silent. In this video the word “walking” sounds exactly like “working” which makes it very confusing
Interesting. Just last week I watched a very long documentary that in France more American chain restaurants are being opened and people go there to eat fast food. I also see many documentaries that show statistics that in France, and UK obesity is on the rise. But again, it's a good idea to show statistics
What do I think? I am American and I am slim. I eat healthy and fresh foods. I do not eat 17 meals a day , nor could I. I cannot speak for other Americans, but not all of us eat the fast food that you show in your video. I do not buy processed cheese. I do not eat sugary foods , hardly ever. I do however, swim regularly. I find your views to be somewhat arrogant. Being thin and healthy is a lifestyle and not just French, right? I recently watched a RUclips video on Italian women, never get fat. Dear God are you kidding me? I grew up in USA with Italians who were fat. We get non gmo foods here , which I do not agree with. ( not the public's fault either). Maybe stop putting down American's? It is not a nice look.
There are those of us Americans who eat fresh foods every day, no processed foods, and who are well aware of good nutrition. It’s true the US has a huge problem with lack of nutritional knowledge which leads to awful obesity, but there are definitely many people who cook and know how to avoid bad food.
There is a lot to consider here. I do think women in Europe have been slimmer than the average American woman. In NYC and Los Angeles and maybe San Francisco, women are weight and appearance conscious and tend to be more fit (careful diet and exercise regimens). Food here is made to be inexpensive, highly flavored (fat/salt/sugar) and to have a long shelf life. We get little nutrition education and a lot of advertising for junk food. One thing I would like to see, as a lifelong vegetarian, is people switching from animal products to plant-based and a Mediterranean diet. I saw a lot of meat consumption in France, so I would love the French to lead the way on eliminating it (along with tobacco) from their lifestyle and wish Americans would stop the factory farm industry, which is unhealthy and cruel.
Love your channel, Alice and your great tips. Could you perhaps one time do a video on chic restaurants in Paris with some healthy options? I really struggle with it in Paris. Classic dishes are really heavy for me, but then where to head for light lunch or light dinner? Love Paris, I come to visit often but still struggling where to go for good balanced meal, other than some brunch spots. I would love you thoughts on that. Much love from Belgium. ❤
I am 65 yrs old and really enjoy listening to your vlogs. Have always tried to look after myself and keep a regular weight. My husband does the same, he says its easier to lose the extra 2 kilos than 10kg. I don’t normally hop on a scale, I can tell if my weight has increased by my clothes. Yes, I am slim and have always been. Food has changed a lot over the decades as has recipes. I am Australian and we love a good coffee (thanks to my Italian heritage that introduced good coffee here way back in the early 1900). I do think everyone metabolises food differently and its not always what you eat, but indulging in sugary foods does not help. Keeping oneself at a slimmer weight helps in so many ways especially with diseases like diabetes, heart conditions etc. and also joints and hip issues. We need to focus on good quality oils fruit & vegetables. Low fat is a big not for me as I think the flavours are enhanced with chemicals. Stay true to yourself by eating fresh is you can.
I appreciate your time and effort making this for us. Merci beaucoup. I'm glad your opinion comes by living it first hand. You offer very valid points. This doesn't surprise me in the least that a few individuals get upset when you mention Average people.
Thank you for this video😮, Alice. I moved from Boston/Brookline to New Hampshire and there was A LOT of tall poppy syndrome here. Even at age 66 I was slim, fit from Pilates, and well groomed & dressed. I was a size 4. The average weight of the women in my office is 200lbs. I have weighed some of our female patients at 400 pounds. There is always so much cookies, donuts, and bowls of candy in our office. The average weight of our patients is approximately 200-225lbs. I am now a size 8-10 US, and am determined to get my body back to where it was, and where I feel most comfortable. I lost my motivation when caring for my ill husband who has since passed. After he died, I stopped cooking and exercising. Now I am getting my motivation back to cook and exercise. I am very concerned about the level of obesity and diabetes here. I don’t buy foods with sugar, except for the occasional dessert. I will go to WholeFoods, buy a dessert, and cut it into 4-8 pieces, so that I can have a small portion of it and safe the rest for other days. I feel like an anomaly in this state, and hope to move back to Boston, where I walked everywhere. Thank you for helping me with getting my motivation back to raise the quality of my life and that of my patients.
@@omowhanre Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, kindness, and compassion. I truly appreciate it and you. I know that I both want and need to get my motivation and drive to look and feel my best, not just because I deserve to feel comfortable in my body and clothing, I want to be one of those women again who is “bien dans sa peau”, or comfortable in her skin. I now realize that it’s not just for me,, ie, my well being , health, appearance, self esteem, but to be a good example for my patients. I want to make a difference here. and help my patients to live a healthier lifestyle, and I know that it has to start from within. It has been 6 months since my husband died, and it’s time to let go of the sadness and embrace life and a healthier lifestyle again, one day at a time. Many blessings to you!
To this lifelong, naturally slim New Yorker, every single thing you discussed rang true! I am SHOCKED at the size of Americans, UGH. All the health guidelines you laid out are ones I’ve followed since day one, and at 62 I’m bursting with energy! Love your content❤️
Wow! Such an honest video! I'm an American living in the Netherlands & I love France too. I absolutely agree with your comments about food & exercise in the US vs France. It's very similar here in NL. Thanks so much for your info!
Eating disorders in France: 1,5% Eating disorders in the US: 9% Live expectancy in France: over 82 years Live expectancy in the U.S: 78 years Obesity rate in the US: 65,7% 2nd place in OECD-countries Obesity rate in France: 45,8% 34th place from 36 This about the "dark truth" why french women stay slim. Me, french woman, no eating disorder, 60 years old, gave birth to three kids, no snacking, no softdrinks (not a thing in my childhood) and normal portions with more or less the same weight for 35 years. I eat a three-course meal every day, love bread and eat some every day (but no toast or something what's not worth to be called bread) and I don't smoke.
Ok, I’m so sick of Europeans talking about how bad cheese is in American and only talk about “American cheese”. American cheese isn’t the only kind of cheese produced in America! Wisconsin is widely known as the dairy capital of the country due to all the dairy farms there. You can get delicious, farm fresh cheeses from there that are super healthy. There are also amazing dairy farms all over the rest of the country that produce absolutely scrumptious cheeses too. Look in the deli section of a good grocery store and you’ll find lots of options.
This is very good! Life expectancy in France is 83yrs, United States is 80. As a registered nurse I appreciate your well rounded lifestyle AND all your truths & tips. We are FAR more obese here in the US. So, here in the US, I have resolved to prepare most of my own food. Bake my bread and make my own pasta. Rarely eat out and yes, rarely eat other friends meals they cook! Once a person has become greater than 30% fat. body weight, we must do intermittent fasting to re train our body not to snack and also be very active daily (walking hills, dancing and upper body weights)!! 🎉💕
Thank you. I am American and had a German mother. I was raised to eat real home-cooked food and to walk. I have only struggled with my weight when eating fake, ultra-processed food. Everything here that is not a plain fruit, vegetable, or meat seems to have high fructose corn syrup and some form of MSG. These ultra-processed foods cause blood sugar spikes and dramatically increase appetite.
American here. Vegetarian. 60 years old. 6 kids. 4 grandkids. Not overweight. In shape. Garden. Walk. Very active. Kids and grandkids athletes. STOP BEING JUDGMENTAL!! Stop generalizing!! Not all Americans eat garbage or are they overweight and out of shape!!!!
I live in Canada, my mother and grand parents are FRENCH, I think we need to stop judging people because of their SIZE. people are people no matter their size. If you want to be slim that is your choice. Some of us eat well and because of medical complications (for me cancer) we are over weight and should not be judged for our size. Please stop saying all Americans are the same!!!
I LOVE that you still made this video, knowing many of the viewers are American and planning to visit Paris/France, soon. It’s the truth! We eat grossly, don’t exercise and wear gym gear, everywhere. It’s gross. For ME and respect for any human that sees me in public. Hopefully, they follow suit. I will never conform to American standards. I dress up, for myself and keep a healthy diet/exercise routine, daily!
Sa va, Alice! Thanks for this video. Hopefully, with social media, we can circumvent the problem by getting the message out regarding diet and lifestyle in a way that can bypass the powers that be. I'm looking forward to a trip to Paris in the near future, and enjoying learning a little about your culture! Cheers!
And I thought you only did luxury videos! This was a REFRESHING change and so informative. You have a lovely voice and a thick accent but the word “bullshit” was clear. 😂 Thank you for sharing your perspective. Very spot on. And your mom is awesome.
I’m American and agree with a lot of this. However, that “cheese” that she showed is fake cheese. It says cheese good on the package. We do have regular good cheeses here in America without all of the junk in them. If you gained weight in the US, it’s because you weren’t eating healthy and/or exercising. Don’t blame the food. You had a choice of what to eat and how much exercise you did.
there are antibiotics and many many stuff into american cheese. I could not eat cheese in American without getting extreme bad break up as shown in the video. I NEVER had thid type of breakup. GMO, antibiotics, ect foods system is broken in the US
@@Aliceinparisofficialnot in the organic cheeses. There is always a choice. It can be splurgey to pay for high quality cheeses but it gets balanced out when you buy inexpensive products like legumes and vegetables, and exercise moderation in portions.
@@Aliceinparisofficial Girl, you had a boob job. Of course your system is sensitive, those procedures are known to cause problems with inflammatory responses, endocrine system and hormones.
I love the small size desserts!!❤❤❤❤😍😍. Thank you so much for sharing!🫶🏻 it puts things into perspective. Bottom line it’s all about making healthy home cooked meals with real ingredients nothing made from a box, but real fruits and vegetables! You made my day! Thank you!
I lived in France for many years. Not all French women are as thin as you claim. According to recent statistics, 47% of French people are overweight. Yes, it's far higher in the US, but it's growing in France too.
This is so true, I work in a French office and French/ European women do not smoke or starve themselves, they eat healthily and try to live a healthy life. Alice, do you mind sharing where you got your earrings or what brand you recommend for chunky oversized earrings such the one you're wearing in the video?
American people do not eat all day long. Generalizing too much. She is talking a lot about sugar, but they have bread and pasteries for breakfast. Slim people but smokers. Did not mention that awful habit that many have in Paris and other parts of Europe. Culture of drinking wine and smoking.
Recently I heard a shocking piece of data. In the US, 73% of the food available in our supermarkets is processed. I follow several European based content creators and I am learning about the food culture. So much healthier for your body! Thanks for the contrast today.
People smoke all day everywhere in Paris and Europe. I feel sick of the tabaco smell. It’s a beautiful place but sometimes I come back feeling sick. I’m sorry but if you say it used to be worst before, I guess it used to be worst but it’s still PRETTY BAD.
I’ve always been a thin American girl. People always thought I had an ED and I don’t. I’m a grazer. I will have some snacks throughout the day but it’s an apple with peanut butter or a banana. I don’t eat chips or junk food. It’s also not bad when you’re hungry. We don’t have to be stuffed all the time. Eat until you’re comfortable and satiated, not until you’re put in a food coma. And water isn’t the enemy. If I feel a little hungry outside of a regular meal time, I’ll drink some water, go for a quick walk, and then reassess. If I still feel hungry, I’ll have an apple or something with fiber to get me through to the next meal time
Very nice and real video! Could you make a video with your mom, I think it's interessting to hear how Women over 50 take care of themselves in France/Paris. Thank you!
If we all eat right..and listen to our bodies…we will all be healthy and feel wonderful..no matter where you live…Paris has nothing to do with health…every person is responsible for their own health..so just eat the right food…
Thank you for your odcast. Love it, french do eat healthy fresh food . Some-one these comments are written by persons who have never been to France. Thank you once again. Keeping to your podcast. Changing my diet options, fresh food only. No fizzy drinks or fry foods.
I agree with all of this... This is why I try to live more like my family in Europe... very difficult to do in the USA. I love to learn about other cultures because we can always learn something from each other.... Alice, you are doing so well. People who are Jealous or Fearful are the one's putting you down... You are showing your grace in this situation...
When you use the general expression of « In America » you are using a stereotype word. America is a continent . Even if you said in the USA it would be a stereotype. The USA is inhabited by people that come from a very wide range of cultures and because of that it’s impossible to say that people eat a certain way . I personally never eat « fast food » don’t drink Coca Cola or soft drinks . So the life you are describing in Paris is not at all common. Emigrants from Africa or middle eastern countries that live in Paris don’t eat like you. I have lived all over the USA including NYC . I have lived in Paris for 10 years as well. It’s a culture in flux . I believe that it’s possible to be very healthy and very unhealthy anywhere in the world because it’s also a matter of having access to good information, education and access to good food which is not a luxury equally around the world. The most unhealthy section in the supermarket in France are the endless isles of sugar ridden yogurts. So you were raised by a mother that was health conscious good for you. But know it’s not always the case around the world
Very well put, Louise. And to hear, in the video that, "It's normal for Americans to eat sugar, fat, and snack all day" gave me a good laugh and that "There is sugar in every single food in America" Really? And that there's no "real" food in America. Really? And Louise, I agree with you when you stated that America is "inhabited by people that come from a very wide range of cultures". And let's throw in that we have a population of 333 million people compared to around 67 million in France. There is a very wide variety of food here in the U.S., including the not-so-healthy choices. If one is so opposed to the more unhealthy food choices then stay away from them and cook from scratch. In every supermarket that I've been to, there's a fresh fruit and vegetable section and I've lived here my whole life, over six decades, and also with back and forth to Europe, in general, for decades, including Paris and other parts of France. And as for dairy, there are plenty of "real" cheeses for those who eat dairy products. This is not a one-trick-pony food culture. And yes, I agree with you, Louise, that one can be healthy or unhealthy anywhere in the world. And food consumption is not the only thing that determines one's health, as mental health also plays a big role as in body and mind connection. Greetings from Los Angeles
Great points, Louise. Personally I seldom drink soft drinks, mainly drink seltzer or sparkling water. I occasionally drink a “sugar laden” Starbucks concoction 2-3x a year. Otherwise I drink coffee with unsweetened almond milk. Occasionally I do have a treat or burger every now and then and seldom eat fast food, but I make an occasional excuse for Shake Shack. Conscious eating helps to remain healthy. The issue in the US is the eating habits and prices of fresh food. I see this as a socio economic issue as well. It is expensive to eat healthy in the US and a lot of families can’t afford to.
@wizardscauldron I spent four straight decades in a profession dealing only with immigrant populations of which there are plenty of where I live. And the populations that I dealt with had the so-called, "Dirty Jobs", due to being immigrants, low socio economic groups. But, they ate well as I was invited to some of their celebrations at their residences, and they would also bring food to work to share with others. They made it work. If one goes back to vegetables (fresh or frozen), fruit, grains, legumes, pastas, poultry, meat, tofu, and some fish (depending on where one lives and prices of it), one can make very nutritious meals for not a fortune. And with the internet, it's quite easy to do a little research and look up inexpensive meal preparation like on budgetbytes, one of many such websites. Greetings from Los Angeles
@@d.y.e3803 My guess is that too much American media has touted food deserts and lack of affordability for healthy groceries, perpetuating this perception. The other point touted by mainstream media/articles is that people in lower socioeconomic groups often work so much that they don’t have time to cook; hence, resorting to fast foods. The truth though might be somewhere in between that range. In general, globalization has caused a proliferation of unhealthy eating habits throughout the world.
@@wizardscauldron Great food for thought, Wizardscauldron. I think there has been some taunting of food deserts and the lack of affordability for healthy groceries. If one thinks back many decades, there were a lot of people who fell into the low socio economic category, just due to the times, even doing the depression and other such events in history. But, people survived the times, food wise, and cooked at home. I'm not saying that food deserts don't exist as it can depend on where one lives, but if one eats low on the food chain, it's easier to produce affordable and healthy meals. As for people of lower socioeconomic groups working a lot and possibly not having time to cook, and thus resorting to fast foods, since my profession was dealing with those groups, if some decided to have fast food every now and then, there was healthy fast food to be had. All fast food is not automatically unhealthy. There were plenty of food trucks that catered to certain ethnicities and neighborhoods and sold decent fast food. There was always one on the grounds of my work locations over the decades and with different food options available. Our food trucks were contracted to be at our location(s). As for those working long hours, food was cooked at home before one took off to work and a lunch was packed just like I cooked my meals at home and took food to work due to my work hours being from around 7:30 AM to 9:00-10:00 PM and at two to three job locations per day. I would cook enough food to last for about three to four days and would pack a warm lunch which I ate during my brief half-an-hour lunch break. At one of my job locations, we also had food banks, over the decades, where free food items were given out to those of our clients who might have been having a hard time due to possibly being laid off from work and out looking for another job. The bottom line is that there are people who will eat what they want to eat and it's unfortunate that there are those who might choose unhealthy food. But, this is a very big country and we are not automatically all on the same food trajectory. Greetings from Los Angeles
I believe it is also about money. Things are more expensive in Europe like deserts and also transportation, people walk in Paris because it's cheaper and also healthier, if you compare the prices a d quality of a desert at Angelina to something at Dairy Queen for instance... it's much cheaper eating sugar treats in the US. Lifestyle is everything.
Hello healthy foods is way much more expensive in the US than in Europe. Whole foods is so much expensive! It is still more expensive to buy processed foods in Europe than vegetables...
I’m a 64-year old American and my mother was a pioneer in healthy eating. She didn’t buy anything processed and taught me to only “shop the perimeter” of the supermarket. In American supermarkets, the interiors are filled with processed, junky foods, while the perimeter has only produce (fruits, veggies, nuts), meat/poultry/fish, dairy and bread. We ate only sourdough bread for the simple reason that it’s the only bread made without any sugar. Other American breads tastes like cake, it’s disgusting, they are packed with sugar. Even prepared mayonnaise has sugar in it here, it turns my stomach! Sugar is so unhealthy that it meets the definition for a human toxin, or poison.
As a 64-yr-old woman also, I couldn't agree more. What our food has become in America is criminal.
I applaud your mother for advocating healthy eating. I haven’t supermarket bread for a year and don’t miss it. The sandwiches and packaged snack cakes from my childhood lunchbox as well as fast food (McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Panda Express, Subway, etc.) would make me gag now. (Don’t get me started on Frankencheese!) I shop the perimeter like you but buy center aisle food for food collections.
Australia is going the same way.
Australia caught the US disease long ago. Your (& my) mother was right.
Glad you love America so much.
The worst part of the food industry in America is that even the natural food like fruit and vegetables are genetically modified to be sweeter and have pesticides and preservatives to last longer and look better, these screw up your hormones and metabolism. It’s extremely hard to eat healthy here. The supermarket is full of corn syrup and aspartame. When I have been in Europe my skin dramatically improves and my stomach disappears. The problem here are all the lobbying and greedy politicians. It’s all about corporate greed. It’s the same with the pharmaceutical, the weapons, education, etc. And the regular citizens are okay with this, they accept it and defend it as if it’s normal. And the advertising on miss information is awful. There’s a big lack of responsibility and accountability in this country.
Your right. American fruit & veg is aesthetically perfect, unlike its people.
I love buying from the Amish, if you can, do this !
To be fair my skin was clearer when I was in the US. I lived in Louisville,KY and in Fort. Lauderdale, FL. My guess is that it was due to the quality/type of tap water. The water I have had in both cities I have lived in France were/are terrible.
When it comes to food even in France we use plenty of pesticides and the taste is not like it used to. I am 40 but can tell the taste difference in tomatoes from when I was a child. I used to eat them like apples when my mum would brought them back from the market. I remember the taste clearly. Now even the organic tomatoes don't taste that good, and they are not genetically modified either so I don't really know what they're doing to the food. I must say that when traveling more South.... Italy, Morocco and Congo where my origins are from.... the fruits and veggies taste way better.
When I was in the US I did not gain weight because I did not change my diet. I did my grocery shopping and cooked like I am used to in France. I had to adapt, change or create new recepies only because things that were cheaper in France like red pepper were very expensive in the US but things that were more expensive in France like brocoli or mushrooms were cheaper in the US. When you know how to cook you can always adapt. I avoided processed food as much as possible just like I used to do in France and actually lost some weight (which was not needed to loose) only because I barely ate sweets there since I did not like it at all, while in France I can enjoy the taste of bakeries for instance. So you can definitely eat healthy in the US. The quality will not be as good as France but the quality in France is not better compared to Italy Morocco or Congo..... But the key is that you need to know how to really cook from scratch.
@@HereDiianas I live in the south Florida and the water is horrible, literally yellow and everyone has filters. When I moved from New York everything tasted horrible and everyone said that it is the water. My skin and my hair are very dry here. I don’t know about KY but the difference on the water between here and NYC is awful. If I don’t dry my bathroom after showering, it gets orange by the end of the week. And food is not inexpensive anymore.especially the eggs. You want good eggs it’s almost ten dollars for 12.
Fruits and vegetables aren't the things screwing up your hormones and metabolism lol
This may surprise you, but Americans used to be fairly skinny. This is because we used to have a more “French” attitude towards food and eating. We used to eat minimally processed home-cooked meals and never snack. My father (born in the 50’s) grew up with the adage: “don’t snack or it will spoil your dinner!” Things changed in the 70s: the 7 countries study (which excluded France and Germany) came out and convinced the American public that a high-carb low-fat diet would stave off heart disease. The US government then came out with the ridiculous food pyramid which was contrary to our traditional diet. Then food companies with the aid of the American Heart Association convinced the public that the way to stay thin was to eat many small meals every day (snacking). And food companies provided these snacks in the form of hyper-palatable fake foods. This is why you see Americans eating fake foods around the clock today.
Well said. I was fooled as well for many years until with recent "events" I realized the health lies from our U.S. government, which are based in a money trail. The low fat, high carb diet is a killer.....
Yes, also the schools in my area were designed for the kids to walk to school not be dropped off which has caused all kinds of traffic jams. We also didn't snack every twenty seconds. My mom never carried anything in her purse for snack. I'm not sure why we started with all this snacking to the point where kids can't even play a soccer game without a snack in the middle of the game and a to go bag afterward. Side note: I dont think anyone is making that meatloaf thing with a package of pasta in it.
@@mjmj4962So true! On my last trip to Paris I visited a park to walk and people watch. I saw many children playing and occasional people having a picnic. Most were walking their dogs, exercising, and socializing on a beautiful day. I thought, back in the US this park would be full of food trucks and ice cream trucks, and loud music, with giant sodas cups and Gatorade bottles everywhere. The park had exercise machines, a pétanque area, no litter, and nicely maintained recycle stations with fresh water filling stations too. Not one child was eating or guzzling soda, pizza, or anything actually. Even the picnics were small portions of food. We revisited almost daily and got to know some of the older folks who walked and visited in the park, too. I wish there was more of this culture where I live, though I’m lucky I live in a walkable place in the US with healthy food access.
@@mjmj4962 That meatloaf thing wouldn't even work. The pasta wouldn't be able to get enough moisture from the meat nor would moisture (water or a sauce) be able to penetrate the meat. I think it was one of those weird click baits from China.
America is a Very big and Very diverse country. That's what many Europeans just don't understand.
You can say the same about the other countries: Russia, China, Australia etc. But anyway you can always determine the typical features and the national mentality
Vous avez raison, même en France qui est un petit pays, il y a tous les genres.
@@aglayamyschkina-ug8yi Australia sure but China? Russia? You might be able to find some cultural differences in one region compared to another but the culture in the US is jumbled even in one area or city. We were socially engineered to be this way through disruptive immigration (the lie of multiculturalism), and then the internet shattered the sad and lost even further into sub-cultures.
@@pippadawg7037 я отвечу вам на родном языке, чтобы вам было понятнее. Меня насмешило, что вы вообще ничего не знаете о том, что происходит за пределами вашего курятника (ок, вы что-то слышали про Австралию, и это уже хорошо).
Скажу про Россию - это огромная мультинациональная и мультикультурная страна (намного больше, кстати, чем те же США), в которой живут представители всех основных конфессий: мусульмане, христиане, буддисты. Разница между культурами в разных городах и регионах колоссальная: Кавказ и С.-Петербург или Дальний Восток и Кубань, сибирская деревня и Москва, отличаются между собой как разные планеты. Тем не менее люди создают стереотипы о русских и считают, что могут о них судить - их право. То же самое можно сказать и о Китае, и о Европе - естественно, те люди, которые хоть немного знают историю и географию
My Grandmother was French - Parisian. She had anorexia most of her life and she passed those eating disorders onto her children. This was also at a time when you couldn't obtain processed foods. Having lived myself for a year in Paris, there was a social stigma to being anything other than skinny. We went into a boutique on one occasion ..... I was 5' tall and under 100lbs ..... The sales person looked me over and said .... "I have some things for you but not for your huge friend". My friend was 5' 8" and 154lbs. It was very normal for the other female doctors to share one croissant between 2 or 3 of us ..... And then nothing else until dinner around 8.00pm. And it is still very common to see cigarettes everwhere. The great positives however, were fresh, great quality food everywhere. Really good portion control. Walking wherever possible. My French Great Aunt taught me the two teaspoon dessert trick ..... And it absolutely works.
And by the way, you shouldn't really claim to be "all natural" when you have had a boob job. I am well aware that French women hate to admit to any work being done, and I wouldn't normally call another woman out, but in this instance it is a bit hypocritical.
Yes, Dr Dusanovic would laugh
What do you mean with two teaspoon dessert trick ?
When you have finished a meal, you can sometimes get a craving for something sweet. That dessert course often accounts for over 600 calories alone. So the trick is that you have a coffee, take one small teaspoon of dessert. Enjoy it. Give a few more minutes and take a second teaspoon of dessert. It is amazing how often you find the craving is satisfied with just that. I have a real with my husband ..... He gets the dessert and I get my teaspoon 😂
@@alexandrasmith7682That's nice I will definitely try it. The coffee is also a good idea. I often choose a espresso instead of a dessert in a restaurant. It really stops the cravings.
A dear Canadian co-worker shared a similar tactic with me years ago. She called it the 3 bite rule. Miss you Elsie :)
I am American, and my recent two-week trip to Europe was life-changing. The differences in food quality and health regulations were striking. In Paris and other parts of Europe, I didn't see any overweight people, and the food was much healthier compared to the fast food culture in America.
It's concerning that in the U.S., unhealthy food is often cheaper than healthy options. This isn't to criticize my country, but it seems driven by factors like money, greed, and lifestyle. The lack of reliable public transport outside major cities also contributes to our sedentary habits.
I'm looking forward to traveling to Europe again. It was amazing to see how much they prioritize the well-being of their citizens, unlike in America.
Very true on healthy eating and the cost/accessibility. There are food deserts in the US.
Indeed!!!!
If you didn't see any overweight people in Europe, then you weren't looking. Almost half of the French population is overweight. I stayed in Paris for almost two weeks and plenty of people were overweight. The latest study on the subject, on the initiative of the French League Against Obesity and coordinated by researchers from Inserm and Montpellier University Hospital, was published in February in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Based on the figures collected by the Odoxa polling institute, this study reveals that 47.3% of French adults are obese or overweight.
I agree and we need to do something about it
@@edennis8578either they weren't paying attention or they stayed in the wealthier areas. For example if anyone were to visit the US and only stay in Beverly Hills and the surrounding areas most people they'll see are slender and very conscious of their size. I've been to France quite a few times and I can tell you there are overweight people there.
Hello. American here. I fully agree that American food culture is unhealthy and not sustainable. Our portions are too big, produce is extremely expensive and unattainable for those who are making minimum wage, and there's an excess of ultra-processed foods.
Obviously, I can't speak on behalf of an entire Nation, but I don't believe I've ever heard anyone claim that Parisians have eating disorders or anything akin to it. Also, plenty of Americans do take health seriously. Unfortunately, it is a privilege to afford/access healthy food. Those in upper-middle-class families and higher incomes don't blink an eye at spending four dollars for an organic avocado, that's simply not feasible for the rest of us.
I do understand that we have an obesity health crisis, but a lot of this is generational and due to poverty/food deserts/etc.
Remember, the US is not a monolith.
This is true. There are very few overweight Americans who are wealthy or upper middle class - it's just not part of the culture of those demographics. I remember my friend from England came to visit for the first time and was looking around, perplexed. 'But where are all the fat people?' she asked. 'I thought everyone here would be huge. The people here just look normal.' But that was in a pretty affluent area. There definitely are areas of the country where obesity is rampant for a variety of reasons which you eloquently outline...
In my opinion it would change a lot when the portions would be way smaller. I came from Germany to the USA for holidays and was really surprised how pretty big every package of sweets, ice cream and food in general was.
As a European, I always thought that this was a lazy excuse for not wanting to cook from scratch. Here in Europe, processed food is generally more expensive than produce. I was really surprised to learn that in the US it’s the other way around.
Poverty and food access are a huge factor. As are micro cultures. Many homemade foods in the south for instance, they are made from real ingredients, but historically the south couldn’t keep fresh fruits and vegetables so they were preserved in fats, salts, and canned (glass canning). Therefore their foods are higher in salts and fats. Consider that in the Midwest it is very difficult to get supplies for months out of the year, and historically they only raised grazing animals and grain. Cue diets ultra high in meat and grains. People from Europe often have trouble grasping that these areas are thousands of square miles. France is the biggest country in Western Europe, and it’s the same size of Texas. People who live in larger metropolitans or more economically prosperous areas have access to better food, better health care, and walking access to their community.
Exactly-specifically now w this horrible economy. ! She seems very out of touch
I have enjoyed your content in the past and lived in Europe (Rome) for 18 years, staying in Paris often. I found this video to be very stereotypical, not only about women in the US but about women in Paris as well. US women are not all fat and eating unhealthy foods, snacking all day long and drinking cola. Parisian women are not all slim and eating no sugar. I don’t feel-on both sides-it is necessary to stereotype and put down another culture in order to uplift our own.
I am addressing the cliche and explaining why so many people are saying we have eating disorders and we smoke. Again facts of course there are slim skinny american women with healthy lifestyle but still 42% are obese in the US so it is less common than in Europe What is considered normal in Europe is not in America
Stereotypes . How everything is horrible in the US, and how everyone is wonderful à Paris.
@@valentinayagur4306 facts 42 percent of obese vs 12 in France.
All I am saying is that it is about your choices. You can look great in the US as well. Living in Paris does not make everyone chic. I lived in Paris for 4 years. I love this city. But I keep my mind open and get my inspirations in the US as well. Il y’en a beacoup 😊
You should be able to accept the ugly reality/ truth about the entire North American culture and nutrition. Food is terrible and people are lazy and ignorant when it comes to nutrition ( and not only) . Instead of victimizing face the truth and do something to change that ugly reality.
I lived in France for a year in high school (many decades ago) and I just came back from a trip to Paris. I agree with you. France has real foods. But one thing that shocked me in Paris was how many people still smoke (cigarettes and vaping).
I am 57 and I don’t know a single American that has ever said anything about French women having eating disorders. In fact, I don’t know a single American that has talked about France or French people at all. However, I agree with the eating habits of the French, especially the part of taking the time to enjoy their meals. I like that a lot.
There are a lot of videos.
@@lavieestduresansconfiture3912 I’ve only seen one but what I said is that I don’t know anyone (personally). The one video I saw was a woman who appeared to be overweight so she was probably frustrated with herself.
@@lavieestduresansconfiture3912 I agree. A lot of the stereotypes of French women’s eating styles comes from social media videos. The French eating style is to eat quality food in moderation and with pleasure. Très simple!
If you do not hear people talking about French women at all, that is a reflection of your social circle. It does not mean that Alice is making a false claim. Alice is correct. Typical American diet is horrible and all the food videos people make proves it.
@@bubbleart2183 I’m not just talking about currently, I’m talking about over my entire 57 years. And as I said in my original comment, I agree with the French way of eating. 🤦♀️
1. French women are the shortest in Europe. They are very petite.
2. Many of them smoke. I was just in Montreal, it’s the same.
3. American food is highly processed, but the rich people are not fat at all.
4. Costco has the best grass feed cheeses, organic seeds and nuts, Avocado and olive oil, organic eggs, wild salmon and halibut, avocado mayo, organic honey and dates, etc.
The French women are not the smallest in Europe, it's the Spanish, Portuguese and Greek. Actually, in Europe, more you go on North, more the people are tall, more you go on South less they are.
short and petite is not the same. I should know lol.
@@rosierosie62 pettite is always short, some shorties are not pettite. :)
@@victoriagossani8523 France 161cm, Greece 165cm, Spain 164cm, Malta 165, ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Average_human_height_by_country
@@victoriagossani8523 France 161 cm, Spain 163cm, Greece 165cm, Malta 165 cm, …the tallest men and women are from the Dinaric Alps ( not Northern Europe)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Average_human_height_by_country
Ive seen plenty of overweight French people. Maybe not so much in Paris, but then NYC you see a lot more younger thinner people too.
It's true. Almost half of the population in France is overweight. The latest study on the subject, on the initiative of the French League Against Obesity and coordinated by researchers from Inserm and Montpellier University Hospital, was published in February in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Based on the figures collected by the Odoxa polling institute, this study reveals the extent of the problem in highlighting that 47.3% of French adults are obese or overweight.
@@edennis8578 A friend who has lived in America for many years was surprised on her first visit back to Europe how thin people are here. When I contradicted her, she said that it was possible, but that she didn't see those horrible huge balls of flesh and fat anywhere here. A fat person here vs. a fat person in America.... is a big difference. She says she doesn't see people that huge giant people here.
@@anumatiswhere in Europe? People are overweight In Britain. In order European countries they are indeed thin.
@@diopfifi4937 I lived in Germany for a total of six years. There are a lot of overweight people there. I saw it more in children than I expected. But I also saw children who were 4 and 5 years old, being pushed in carriages and drinking chocolate milk from baby bottles.
I think you must be dreaming , sadly USA is top amongst the most obese people in the world
I am an American and I cook at home and live a healthy lifestyle. I don’t like it when people form stereotypes about each country . Assuming that ALL Americans eat bad food is wrong !!
There are many Americans who eat healthy and work out and live a healthy lifestyle . Also there are heavy set people in France in the country side , not everyone lives in Paris … 🙄🙄🙄
A lot of French eat fast food. McDonald's is very big in that country. It is putting many cafes out of business.
Nice, that’s great. I also hope the popularity of cooking videos will help promote healthy eating habits everywhere but the cliches are there for a reason- because they are based on reality.
@@ST-rj8iu That is bs!
@@ST-rj8iu France ranks 2nd in the world for eating at McDonald's
@@adrianamartins5479 no.
Americans do not consider pizza and quesadillas healthy lol. What is this girl talking about ?
And people say Parisians are arrogant.
They are right to say so. I am French and I can confirm that. Parisians are the worst kind of arrogant freaks. They think they figured out everything but they’re doing worse than anyone else in all
Domains. Paris is a cut throat.
we are
@@lli_loue We know.
@@eaglenoimoto Truly.
@@eaglenoimoto absolutely agree
I agree with you that American food is generally very bad. I grew up in the UK and when I went to America I was shocked by the food culture. That being said, France isn't any better. French women age very badly. They may look lovely when they are young but smoking is a big thing in France and that ages the locals so badly. Both countries have good and bad.
“I don’t eat sugar…I just eat a little plate of desserts when I’m craving sugar. I don’t drink coffee…I just have one coffee in the morning…?” Maybe there’s something missing in translation…
Well it makes sense - Alice doesn’t eat sugar (or drink coffee) all day long but she eats it intentionally once a day as desert and has one coffee a day.
She’s introducing the idea of moderation. She doesn’t eat it as part of her regular diet, just as a treat. 13:00 “I try to reduce my sugar consumption “ obviously the one part of the video you’re referring to is hyperbole, and that one part shouldn’t distract you from her overall message. Unless you’re cherry picking ignoring the overall message
Not enough info to make any conclusions
Her statements contradict each other
@@sarahnoone-e1f only if you remove the part you don't like. She said "I don't drink coffee all the time".
You get offended with french stereotypes yet you also stereotyoe americans. Your nationality does not make you better or lesser than anyone. Your attitude and perspective matters more.
oui oui 😂😅
@@Aliceinparisofficial You laugh when you slandered the US? You act like Costco is normal sizes when the whole point of Costco is bulk buying. You say we think quesadillas every day is healthy when NOBODY does. Stop lying about the US and spreading hateful stereotypes.
Don’t be so hard on her. Some people need to diminish others in order to elevate their good opinion of themselves. Most people would consider this in poor taste. But not if you’re a French woman. Blowing your own bugle as loud as possible is a French thing because they know that no-one else will do it for them. They believe their own propaganda.
@@NM-qc2dh Amen!
I'm 62 year old american woman. 5' 7", 125 lbs. I was raised by Italian immigrants. No, we don't eat pasta and pizza every day. we eat real food, not processed, we don't snack all day. Yes we do eat cheese and eggs and alot of vegetables and fruits and nuts and fish. We cook at home most of the time. As my grandmaother said and I agree "American food (meaning processed food) is garbage." We walk alot after meals. Easy to be slim with this lifestyle. Thank you for your content.
I’m American and have lived in France & traveled extensively, currently living in the US. While the US and Europe in general are very different in how we think about food in particular and lifestyle, some of these things you’re saying about America are just not true. I will 100% give you the fact that sugar is in everything and we have a lot of processed food, that’s accurate. But there is also access to fresh, real food. The real fresh food, however, is generally more expensive than processed crap. Given that you mentioned, you’ve lived in the US, I’m guessing that you have experienced that. At least when I was living in Europe, I found that the real, fresh food was more affordable than the processed junk food. Not sure if that’s still the case, maybe you could tell us. Now, do I believe that it meets the standards of the food quality in most of Europe? In my opinion, no, it does not. But we don’t all sit around eating burgers and fast food all the time. More than we should yes but all of the time no. And I do not know where this notion of Americans sitting around eating 17 meals is coming from. Frankly, that’s just BS that some guy on the Internet decided he was going to spout because it got him views.
As far as people believing French women have eating disorders, people here are obsessed with French women’s diets. I can guarantee you that the number of people who believe French women have some sort of eating disorder is very low.
I have no issue with you bringing up the shortcomings of America; all countries, America and France alike, have pros and cons. But at least be accurate and fair with your information.
The 17 meals a day claim made me chuckle. There are only 24 hours a day. You factor in sleeping (for seven hours), that would mean people are eating a full meal every hour on the hour 🙄 I suspect that this video was in response to an American in Paris who recently posted a RUclips video a couple weeks ago about the “dark side” of how French women stay slim
I went to Paris twice, everything she is saying is true. People eat health, small portions and walk everywhere.
Okay I have to admit that this video is way better than I thought. Not that I agree with everything, but the overall message that having a healthy lifestyle in general, walking a lot. Moving your body multiple times a day, cooking your own meals with fresh ingredients, I’m 100% behind that. I’m a French Canadian living in a part of California where I really don’t see a ton of obese people. Bur the fact is that here, most people are highly educated, they traveled a lot and had lived in different countries. The typical American doesn’t know how to cook at all, they eat out of boxes and yes they do snack a ton. I grew up seeing my mom growing a garden and cooking every single meal from scratch. Even if I live in the US now, I still cook using fresh ingredients and I didn’t gain any weight. If something, I lost some more because the weather is so nice, that I’m outside a lot and walk more ( yes I live in a very walkable city in the US). One thing I have to add is that many people should see the reality of their own unhealthy lifestyle. It’s not because of the quality of the foods if you don’t lose weight or if you are obese, it’s because you eat way too much and you don’t move your body enough! Actually last time I went to Paris, I gained weight! Why? Just because I wanted ( like I always do there) to have my favorite foods. I never eat that much at home but when you are somewhere for just few days, you just enjoy and you come back and diet a little while resuming your normal life.
Hello Alice, Whether we are French or American we can all choose to eat healthier and exercise more. In past generations we didn't understand the impact of processed foods and a sedentary lifestyle but we have so much good research to draw from and so many sources of updated information today. I believe that more and more Americans are making better choices and markets are accommodating those needs with much healthier foods and with a more diversified offering of exercise options. Unfortunately people who don't want to make the effort will find fault with others and creat false senarios for their success. Try not to focus on those comments and live your Healthy Life to the fullest!
I am not American by birth, in fact I am a Doctor who lives and work in the USA. Meaning I see a lot of people; really, your assumption of Americans when it comes to food is wrong. I see patients also in Paris. I find the healthiest people to be in the USA as well. In France, there is a lot of "skinny fat people": believe me. Please look the term up. I am in a better place to know than you are and I can say that with confidence. I admit that there is a group of people, unfortunately; who eats very poorly in the USA. It exists in every state, actually in every country; it usually includes the low income. They do so due to lack of resources and education. Putting everything under one umbrella is prejudicial. I also find the way you talk about Americans to be condescending. If people have such an aversion for the Americans, why do you all want to come to the USA? Including me! Living also in France concurrently, I see a lot of overweight people in Paris, let alone the other arrondissements. Also, with the copycat phenomenon in France, I see fast food restaurants unfortunately sprouting everywhere in Paris. It's a matter of time before the current generation and that to come start blowing up. There is a way to make comparisons without trashing the other culture or judging harshly. After living here 10 years, I have not heard one good thing you had to say about the USA; (when you lived here, were you forced to eat? Shopping only at healthy food stores, why did you gain 20 Kg? Where is your willpower? ) The USA happens to be a great country. I am glad that I am writing this on Memorial Day weekend 2024; which gives me an opportunity to express my gratitude to this land of generosity who serves as big brother to all countries in the world without been pressured or asked! BTW: I am not advocating for obesity, au contraire; I am probably in the top 10 % tier in terms of shape. I work out and eat exceptionally well, was in many beauty pageants and I teach others through my profession to do the same, in France as well. Your tone set the precedent for your content; you might want to think about that for future videos!
I completely agree! I’ve watched her other videos and enjoyed them. But this judgmental attitude criticizing all our eating habits is obnoxious and only fuels the stereotype of the French not liking Americans too much. I think maybe she maybe the one suffering from tall poppy syndrome. 😊
Very well said!
I second your comments - I am also a physician and agree with everything you said. God Bless You and God Bless America.
you are right, but it makes so much more fun to rise yourself above all the "fat ugly uncultured Americans". Says a German . We would never judge like that, but sadly France is our neighbour, We tried hard to get rid o them. Well, now they have internet access and go on the nerves of the rest of ther world. But kudos for standing up.
100%. I am American and work in a clinical setting with the general public. All of what you said is so true
I did my first French exchange when I was 13 and a revelation was a warm salad (to start the meal) of chou-fleur à la vapeur au vinaigrette or any green salad to start. Aids digestion, but also slows absorption of simple carbs and curbs the desire to over eat. The only time I remember being shocked about the amount of sugar a French person would consume is when eating a small pot of fromage blanc but even then I think it was only us kids who ate this occasionally. The overall French mantra is smaller portion sizes but exceptional quality.
Thank you for the stern, tough love talk, Alice. I hope that the ones who need to hear it will learn something from it. My parents were Italian immigrants who came to America in the mid 1960s. Their diet, and the diet that they fed their children, was very similar to the French diet. My mother was a fabulous cook, but she also loved fashion and beauty. She watched her figure and always looked svelt and fabulous. Even after one year of fighting cancer, to which she ultimately succumbed, she never stopped taking care of herself. She possessed a tremendous amount of will and dignity. Both my parents taught me to eat well and live well (it absolutely does not mean you need to be wealthy for either), and they explicitly stressed that keeping my figure was very important - from a health and aesthetic perspective. These days, this would be construed as abuse, but it was sage advice, in my humble opinion. And while I didn't listen to everything they said, this one thing stuck with me. Today, I am 56 years old. I am a size FR 34. I do not take blood thinners or any type of medication - nor does my husband. My children are lean, vigorous and healthy. I cook meals every day for my family and I also work to support my family (yes, it can be done!). Some of my most cherished moments are when we sit around the dinner table as a family. I have been accused of taking drugs (for being thin) and have generally been despised or envied at times for my appearance. The truth is that staying slim, particularly through menopause, is challenging and requires more sacrifices than when I was younger, but for me if I cannot have the best quality of life (of which my health is #1 on the list), then my life is not worth living. I derive a lot of joy from feeling healthy and looking elegant. So the sacrifices are worth it to me. My dream is to live one day - even part time - in France or Italy. Abundant fresh fruits and vegetables are very hard to come by here. If you go to the farmer's market in my town, they mostly sell baked, sugary goods, canned items like jams, awful t-shirt and earrings and other horrible knick-knacks. It is an absolute travesty and disgrace. I wish you all the best and keep up the great work. I appreciate your frankness and sharing your beautiful culture with the rest of us. 💝
keeping my figure was... please complete your comment.
Love the video! Thank you for your candor and insight to the French way of life.
I love your honesty. Of course some American women live very healthily but this is about the overall culture. In general, I think that people here in Europe have a better understanding on what is real food and what is fake food. The ultra-processing is the problem, not necessarily the small treats from real ingredients if eaten rarely.
It's not the people!! It's government policy on food!!!! We do NOT have the same regulations on food quality in North America. It's not ignorance. The governments in Europe have regulated the food that the citizens eat to be of high quality. There is a political push on to erase the good health of people in North America. It's time for the people of the world to STOP BLAMING THE VICTIMS.
I’ve been to Europe a thousand times. Im American. Ever been to an American gym? We work out much more than Europeans. At 61, 5’4” and weigh 100lbs. Five children. And have been going to gym 6 days a week for 50 yrs. It started when I was 10, doing gymnastics. I haven’t stopped. We aren’t all fat and lazy.
When I was in Ohio for a work trip, they put us in a hotel by a casino. I was shocked at the amount of mobility scooters around me.
Thousand times is a lot in 60 years! How can you have the time to go 5 days a week to a gym? 😉
Teach these good habits to your grandchildren! Everyone should take example from you! Even though they haven't a top genetics it will help!
Most Americans are though, the stats don't lie.
I think it depends on where you live in the US. When we lived in WI, bless their hearts, the majority did not exercise and ate badly. We live in CA now, and we love exercise and eating well here, although people do indulge too. The culture of being outdoors seems to be stronger here than in WI, sadly. I get that there’s harsh winters up there, so people choose the comfort of staying indoors and not challenging their bodies. There was one gym for the community, and it could’ve been utilized more.
I’m not American or French but I guess that saying all Americans eat badly and are obese is similar to what you said about Americans thinking French women have eating disorders and smoke. Pretty offensive right. You will also see that richer Americans who have access to better food and can afford it are far slimmer than poorer Americans. I just thought your tone was unnecessarily arrogant rather than educational.
Good food is not more expensive. It’s about convenience. Many are too lazy to cook.
I don’t know what your social circle was in the US but among my friends these processed foods and all foods having sugar (obvious hyperbole by you) are not part of our experience. Perhaps you didn’t learn in college that you shouldn’t usually say “all”’unless you have the data to back it up. I’ve been to Paris at least 30 times and have good friends there and do enjoy the food greatly. Your tiny country is much different geographically - in our spread our rural towns access to good food may be less. I noticed this recently when I travelled in a rural area. In cities, there are food “deserts”. Where fresh fruits and vegetables aren’t avaulilble In the US in poor areathere are a less socialist country and work much longer hours with fewer vacations - poorer people in the US may work two jobs just to get by and may choose unhealthy convenience foods due to working most of the time. Our cities are built to be not walkable, with few exceptions. In summary, you have to contextualize the overweight problem in the us with reference to broader social systems that shape the available choices, walking opportunities and inability for many to get by without working two jobs. France works many fewer hours per were on average versus the US.
@@LinA-it9vd Completely UNTRUE comment...geeze! I cook and from scratch. I HAVE to eat gluten-free, & organic options. IF I choose something that requires gluten but regardless of how expensive gluten-free options are, it IS MUCH more expensive to choose the better, organic options. Maybe take a picture or a note pad to write down your comparisons. This will help you see the differences and what those who are less fortunate have to live with.
@@sarahterry2140 Great message, Sarah! Finally, an educated statement.
@@ahdatorr8638 No it may not be true for you but it certainly is for many others. I’m pretty sure I know enough people to stand by my comment.
I am American, and fortunately I live right next to a Sprouts Farmers Market. It is a nice store, pretty similar to Whole Foods.
We’re getting one in our town in Texas. I’m excited.
I enjoy your perfume reviews so this video came up in my feed. I’ve put on an embarrassing amount of weight since lockdown in 2020 because of loneliness and depression. There is something you are missing about Americans and our body weight. We are bombarded with media to over-consume, and not just food, material goods as well. Many Americans, particularly women, are suffering, depressed, feeling empty. We fill that void with all sorts of addictions including food, particularly unhealthy food which is cheap and readily available here. Most of us actually know what to eat and what not to eat. When you include images of women eating fried food and pizza in your videos, just remember you do not know what that person is going through. You are a beautiful woman and you have a platform to set a positive example, but try not to judge others. My mother always told me, pretty is as pretty does. ❤
Social media is something we have to choose to participate in and pay lots of attention to, though. It's a choice, just like healthy natural food instead of processed, or walking or other exercising instead of sitting all day. We don't HAVE tob e looking at a screen listening to people trying to sell us everything under the sun all day long, but we choose to. We could choose not to, too.
@@EK-cr5ht you totally missed my point.
@@EK-cr5ht I don't have social media and I'm not even in America and it's a constant battle against the food industry and general over consumption.
When I read comments like this I always want to be the new bestie of the person who posted it. I've been there, with the deep dark depression and loneliness, and I promise it gets better! Take your vitamins and get some sunshine everyday, and try to eat enough variety and omega -3's! I found a huge huge improvement in my depression when I did those things, and I was someone with severe depression (even while medicated and in weekly therapy it was severe): for years.
And yes, the overconsumption thing is so obnoxious. I regularly detox off social media now to avoid constantly being marketed to.
@@stargirl33343 Thank you for your thoughtful response. I usually enjoy this creators content but this video comes across as judgmental in her use of images of other women eating big plates of food. Why not create a video focused on her own healthy food prep and show off her own lovely body instead to inspire others? Using images of other people in this way is just ugly.
I loved this video and am looking forward for more of them. It has been so interesting to learn about french culture around food through this video.
As a French woman particularly from Paris, I always struggle to explain to my American friends that my lifestyle prevents me from gaining weight. It’s just innate. We eat well and even when we splurge on a meal we always re-balance the next days but we are not depriving ourselves. We just eat well, walk a lot and love clothes so we tend to want to be able to wear whatever we like 😂
Agree !
I agree!!! It’s worldwide. I’m
American, never over indulge & exercise. I take pride my in my appearance, every.single.day. Even if I just go to the grocery store. Gym clothes are for the gym. I live in Scottsdale, Arizona, where majority of people, live in athletic wear. It’s sad. It takes the same amount of effort to put on a dress & sandals, as it does, yoga pants and a tank top. 🤦🏻♀️
And, for the record, I’m happily married. I like to look nice and classy for ME.
@@ArizonaprincessM I am sick to death of seeing women dressed in athleisure!!!
Key word here: INNATE . Thank you @kath6720 ! Sometimes there's no point in trying to explain to certain people how and why @Aliceinparis thinks the way she thinks. It's HER channel, HER experience.
Hello, as a Canadian we have a lot of processed foods here too, USA is a strong trading partner and neighbour. But, for the most part we have very different eating habits compared to our neighbours to the south, especially our portion sizes. Last summer we were in Paris, the patios were full of French smokers, it really affected me, as I have terrible allergies to cigarette smoke; it became a place I had to avoid sitting. In Vancouver smoking near restaurants is banned, as well as at city parks. It’s great!
Yeah I was amazed at the number of smokers in Lyon France when I went three months ago. Smokers of all ages. You don’t see too many smokers in the US anymore. It’s odd when we do see a smoker here. I will say that the food was good and the people did get a lot of exercise with walking and biking. We were in the center city of Lyon so everything was walkable. That definitely helps to stay healthy.
I'd much rather spend money on hormone support and good food prepared at home, than on prescriptions and trips to the doctor. I'd rather save money by skipping fancy coffees and restaurant meals (except for a social gathering), and spend it on growing organic food in my garden. I'd rather skip snacks between meals so I can enjoy my meals and maintain a healthy weight. Choices.
@@alcogito8287 funny how you ASSume that some can afford those choices you talk about. Healthcare, restaurant dining, and snacks all day are a luxury for many too.
I live in Canada, but I am Polish. Stereotypes work both ways. I cook from scratch and know lots of Canadian who cook at home and eat really healthy.
Sto Lat 🇵🇱
Agreed. My grandma was Eastern European and made most everything from scratch. We grew up with a garden and with natural, farm raised or hunted meat and fish. We were taught that a strong body was a good body. Sports and activity was just part of living.
Not all American’s eat this way.❤
The majority does!
Not all the French eat this way. ❤
@@Zenais333 not all Americans are ignorant and don’t know how to eat . Every country has their own share of obese people.
Certainly in America there is a lot of junk food, but it doesn’t mean everyone eats trash !!!
Exactly
Right, some of the clips in this video, I don't know anyone who eats that way. Plates of pizza, burgers and piles of French fries. I honestly cannot remember the last fast food I ever ate, though I'm pretty sure it was a plain bean burrito from Taco Bell, because I was in my car and I was starving. Now, when I am in my car and starving, I know where to go to find a hard boiled egg.
Coucou, Alice! Korean American here. Thank you for this eye-opening video. My mother and I eat mostly fresh fruits and vegetables and little meat for taste. We eat mostly Korean-style food at home, so we often eat vegetable-based soups and stews accompanied with kimchi, fresh vegetables, and brown rice. We pay attention to our sugar consumption more than ever (Maman has to watch her level for health reasons) and we are appalled at how much sugar is in food these days, all the way down to pasta sauces and condiments. We stopped buying grocery store bread because we can’t stand the sugar in the bread. We also don’t remember when we last ate fast food, and we certainly don’t miss it. We rarely eat out at restaurants because food is way too salty for us. Also, restaurant food has become ridiculously expensive, so it’s a double whammy.
We visited Europe last summer and were impressed with the quality of food. We can’t get over how fresh and fruits and vegetables are. Italian ricotta cheese tastes heavenly, unlike watery American ricotta cheese. (Don’t get me started on horrid American processed cheese.)
By the way, you and your mother look absolutely stunning. I hope to look like your mother when I am her age. It is motivation for me not to let myself go so that I can wear my favorite clothes until I can be buried in my signature outfit. (Like food, the quality is clothes has gone down, but prices have gone up.)
Gros bisous!
I am American but my Father is French and my mother is Italian so my eating habits are not typical to the way most people eat here (like my husband lol). I'm 46 and I'm slim and very healthy. I'm proud of my heritage and so happy the way my parents raised me!
I never like being skinny, even when I was skinny. I took weight-on to gain wait. I like having hips and butt, not bones, I had those,. Now I am not fat, but I could lose a few pound. So not everyone wants to be like Popeye and his girl friend Olive Oyl or like Twiggy. A skinny body is not for everybody., but we all should strive for a healthy body. Thank you very much!
Thank you for sharing your experience! I absolutely love Paris! I'm American and moved to Paris a year and a half ago. It has completely transformed my health. In the US, I was overweight, diabetic, and had terrible stomach problems. I started eating a traditional French diet as soon as I moved here. The food is so rich and decadent that I thought it would make me fat. It has been quite the opposite. Today, I'm a normal weight. I'm no longer diabetic and don't have to take medications. I can't remember the last time I had stomach problems. My health is so much better in France. I love going to the marché and eating fresh, healthy food. The only things I drink here are wine, champagne, coffee, and water. After experiencing the French way of life, I don't think I'll ever return to the US. It has truly been a life-changing experience for me.
Excellent video. Differences in food culture and attitudes to walking make such a huge difference as does government regulation and having governments that are actually concerned about the health of citizens rather than constantly pandering to big companies.
I was slim until i reached my 50's and constantly received compliments on my shape. Talk to me when you reach menopause and your body changes and/or you have to start taking medications.
I will make a video about it because my mom became skinny after menopause :)
@@Aliceinparisofficialthat's great. Does she take medications, has she had any surgeries?
I never liked sweets, even as a child. I've always been health conscious and eaten moderately, gotten plenty of exercise. Never appreciated sweets, even as a child. Things happen in life that sometimes can't be controlled.
@@nuthinbutlove no surgery. She does take medication for osteoporose (bone) but aside of that nothing :)
@@Aliceinparisofficial😂😂😂 ❤
@@Aliceinparisofficial she's blessed.
Walking works, as long as you’re eating mostly natural. In my case, I couldn’t lose by counting calories. I had to stop eating processed food, then like a miracle, the weight just fell off (no counting).
Great video. Would love to see your mom make videos on staying healthy. There are not a lot of French women 50s, 60 year old doing videos . Yes please do more videos on staying healthy. ❤
I’m french living in France and I am fat 🤣 well… curvy I mean, I love eating and my boyfriend is soooo happy when I share a big T bone steack with him with sauce at the restaurant!! No no all French people are not “slim” perhaps in Paris is easier to see more slim girls but is not the reality trust in me 😉 I’m a rural fashion curvy cool girl and I LOVE my life and body. (i don’t smoke, I don’t take drugs, I don’t take alcohol but I LOVE EATING…) eat is Life. Pd: beauty is also a beautiful face, heart, soul and behavior
“Based on the figures collected by the Odoxa polling institute, this study reveals the extent of the problem in highlighting that 47.3% of French adults are obese or overweight”
overweight is not obese. And odoxa is not the lancet :)
Well ! French people specifically Parisians believe they are the best of the world 🫣
@@florangelicalix8681 again Tall poppy syndrome I encourage you to read this book :)
@Aliceinparisofficial … What book?
Wonderful video! Please have your mother show us all her tips during and after menopause. Pleeeeeese Alice. Thank you!
Hello I’m an American 🇺🇸 and proud of it ! I don’t eat processed foods and especially loads of amounts of sugar! We do have wonderful cheeses here organic foods, fruits and vegetables! If I were you I get my facts straight before you decide to do your research on another country’s eating habits!
Tell her ! Besides not everyone can afford to shop at Whole Foods etc, specially in this economy-they just want to feed their families
Obviously French women have a very high opinion of themselves. There are a lot of American beauties.
They do 😄😄😄. The arrogance of the French 😄
Complain about generalizations about Americans while generalizing about French women
@@ellieohs5361 you make and have no sense.🙄
You forgot the stereotype about how the French don’t bathe and smell. Or that you all are hairy and don’t shave ? Maybe you can make a video about that ?
Sorry. Do you happen to know what stereotypes apply for Spaniards( people from Spain), if you know any, please. I Would like to know. Or anyone Who reads my comment here? I am dying with curiosity. Stereotypes are mostly built on prejudice. But if you dont take It too seriously, you can have a laugh out of It. Thank you.
This is so true, sadly…
I moved to France two years ago and I work in the fine arts field. It’s insane how most of my coworkers and people in the industry who are very stylish, educated and cultured smell really bad. Very aristocratic but when it comes to hygiene 😖…
Ive been in France many times and never noticed this?!
Hello,
This is the second video I saw from you and I really love them! I have always loved French women's simplicity and elegance! Could you also share some of your recepies? Your salad at 19,34 looks sooooooo delicious, yummie 😍😍😍
thank you :)
You make good points here.
Just one suggestion. “L” in “walk” is silent. In this video the word “walking” sounds exactly like “working” which makes it very confusing
Interesting. Just last week I watched a very long documentary that in France more American chain restaurants are being opened and people go there to eat fast food. I also see many documentaries that show statistics that in France, and UK obesity is on the rise. But again, it's a good idea to show statistics
yes it is on the rise but slower than the rest ofthe world
What do I think? I am American and I am slim. I eat healthy and fresh foods. I do not eat 17 meals a day , nor could I. I cannot speak for other Americans, but not all of us eat the fast food that you show in your video. I do not buy processed cheese. I do not eat sugary foods , hardly ever. I do however, swim regularly. I find your views to be somewhat arrogant. Being thin and healthy is a lifestyle and not just French, right? I recently watched a RUclips video on Italian women, never get fat. Dear God are you kidding me? I grew up in USA with Italians who were fat. We get non gmo foods here , which I do not agree with. ( not the public's fault either). Maybe stop putting down American's? It is not a nice look.
I think it's about statistical averages.
Yes the statistical averages speak for the mass populations
There are those of us Americans who eat fresh foods every day, no processed foods, and who are well aware of good nutrition. It’s true the US has a huge problem with lack of nutritional knowledge which leads to awful obesity, but there are definitely many people who cook and know how to avoid bad food.
There is a lot to consider here. I do think women in Europe have been slimmer than the average American woman. In NYC and Los Angeles and maybe San Francisco, women are weight and appearance conscious and tend to be more fit (careful diet and exercise regimens). Food here is made to be inexpensive, highly flavored (fat/salt/sugar) and to have a long shelf life. We get little nutrition education and a lot of advertising for junk food. One thing I would like to see, as a lifelong vegetarian, is people switching from animal products to plant-based and a Mediterranean diet. I saw a lot of meat consumption in France, so I would love the French to lead the way on eliminating it (along with tobacco) from their lifestyle and wish Americans would stop the factory farm industry, which is unhealthy and cruel.
Love your channel, Alice and your great tips. Could you perhaps one time do a video on chic restaurants in Paris with some healthy options? I really struggle with it in Paris. Classic dishes are really heavy for me, but then where to head for light lunch or light dinner? Love Paris, I come to visit often but still struggling where to go for good balanced meal, other than some brunch spots. I would love you thoughts on that. Much love from Belgium. ❤
Hi Alice! Love your video! It motivated me to get healthier. Also, your accent is so CUTE 😍
I am 65 yrs old and really enjoy listening to your vlogs. Have always tried to look after myself and keep a regular weight. My husband does the same, he says its easier to lose the extra 2 kilos than 10kg. I don’t normally hop on a scale, I can tell if my weight has increased by my clothes. Yes, I am slim and have always been. Food has changed a lot over the decades as has recipes. I am Australian and we love a good coffee (thanks to my Italian heritage that introduced good coffee here way back in the early 1900). I do think everyone metabolises food differently and its not always what you eat, but indulging in sugary foods does not help. Keeping oneself at a slimmer weight helps in so many ways especially with diseases like diabetes, heart conditions etc. and also joints and hip issues. We need to focus on good quality oils fruit & vegetables. Low fat is a big not for me as I think the flavours are enhanced with chemicals. Stay true to yourself by eating fresh is you can.
Amen. Someone who tells it like it is! TY! I am a nurse and I see what the American diet has done to 90% my patients.
I appreciate your time and effort making this for us. Merci beaucoup. I'm glad your opinion comes by living it first hand. You offer very valid points. This doesn't surprise me in the least that a few individuals get upset when you mention Average people.
Thank you for this video😮, Alice. I moved from Boston/Brookline to New Hampshire and there was A LOT of tall poppy syndrome here. Even at age 66 I was slim, fit from Pilates, and well groomed & dressed. I was a size 4. The average weight of the women in my office is 200lbs. I have weighed some of our female patients at 400 pounds. There is always so much cookies, donuts, and bowls of candy in our office. The average weight of our patients is approximately 200-225lbs. I am now a size 8-10 US, and am determined to get my body back to where it was, and where I feel most comfortable. I lost my motivation when caring for my ill husband who has since passed. After he died, I stopped cooking and exercising. Now I am getting my motivation back to cook and exercise. I am very concerned about the level of obesity and diabetes here. I don’t buy foods with sugar, except for the occasional dessert. I will go to WholeFoods, buy a dessert, and cut it into 4-8 pieces, so that I can have a small portion of it and safe the rest for other days. I feel like an anomaly in this state, and hope to move back to Boston, where I walked everywhere. Thank you for helping me with getting my motivation back to raise the quality of my life and that of my patients.
So inspiring. You can do it!
@@omowhanre Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, kindness, and compassion. I truly appreciate it and you. I know that I both want and need to get my motivation and drive to look and feel my best, not just because I deserve to feel comfortable in my body and clothing, I want to be one of those women again who is “bien dans sa peau”, or comfortable in her skin. I now realize that it’s not just for me,, ie, my well being , health, appearance, self esteem, but to be a good example for my patients. I want to make a difference here. and help my patients to live a healthier lifestyle, and I know that it has to start from within. It has been 6 months since my husband died, and it’s time to let go of the sadness and embrace life and a healthier lifestyle again, one day at a time. Many blessings to you!
Your videos bring me back memories of France! Lovely culture and people.
To this lifelong, naturally slim New Yorker, every single thing you discussed rang true! I am SHOCKED at the size of Americans, UGH. All the health guidelines you laid out are ones I’ve followed since day one, and at 62 I’m bursting with energy! Love your content❤️
Wow! Such an honest video! I'm an American living in the Netherlands & I love France too. I absolutely agree with your comments about food & exercise in the US vs France. It's very similar here in NL. Thanks so much for your info!
Eating disorders in France: 1,5%
Eating disorders in the US: 9%
Live expectancy in France: over 82 years
Live expectancy in the U.S: 78 years
Obesity rate in the US: 65,7% 2nd place in OECD-countries
Obesity rate in France: 45,8% 34th place from 36
This about the "dark truth" why french women stay slim.
Me, french woman, no eating disorder, 60 years old, gave birth to three kids, no snacking, no softdrinks (not a thing in my childhood) and normal portions with more or less the same weight for 35 years. I eat a three-course meal every day, love bread and eat some every day (but no toast or something what's not worth to be called bread) and I don't smoke.
How tall are you? :)
@@GGTanguera 1,78m. Why? There are tall women in France too. 😂
Thank you for sharing! I appreciate the French way of nutrition and lifestyle! ❤
Ok, I’m so sick of Europeans talking about how bad cheese is in American and only talk about “American cheese”. American cheese isn’t the only kind of cheese produced in America! Wisconsin is widely known as the dairy capital of the country due to all the dairy farms there. You can get delicious, farm fresh cheeses from there that are super healthy. There are also amazing dairy farms all over the rest of the country that produce absolutely scrumptious cheeses too. Look in the deli section of a good grocery store and you’ll find lots of options.
This is very good! Life expectancy in France is 83yrs, United States is 80. As a registered nurse I appreciate your well rounded lifestyle AND all your truths & tips. We are FAR more obese here in the US. So, here in the US, I have resolved to prepare most of my own food. Bake my bread and make my own pasta. Rarely eat out and yes, rarely eat other friends meals they cook! Once a person has become greater than 30% fat. body weight, we must do intermittent fasting to re train our body not to snack and also be very active daily (walking hills, dancing and upper body weights)!! 🎉💕
Thank you. I am American and had a German mother. I was raised to eat real home-cooked food and to walk. I have only struggled with my weight when eating fake, ultra-processed food. Everything here that is not a plain fruit, vegetable, or meat seems to have high fructose corn syrup and some form of MSG. These ultra-processed foods cause blood sugar spikes and dramatically increase appetite.
Your makeup in this video looks extremely good. Would you share this makeup routine, please?
American here. Vegetarian. 60 years old. 6 kids. 4 grandkids. Not overweight. In shape. Garden. Walk. Very active. Kids and grandkids athletes. STOP BEING JUDGMENTAL!! Stop generalizing!! Not all Americans eat garbage or are they overweight and out of shape!!!!
There’s a reason she’s generalizing. Because alot Americans are becoming obese.
You certainly are honest…. You’ve worked at keeping healthy and active. You look wonderful. ❤
I live in Canada, my mother and grand parents are FRENCH, I think we need to stop judging people because of their SIZE. people are people no matter their size. If you want to be slim that is your choice. Some of us eat well and because of medical complications (for me cancer) we are over weight and should not be judged for our size. Please stop saying all Americans are the same!!!
Finally, thank you for that!!!
Hi Alice. Can you please make videos about what you eat on a regular/typical day in Paris and include a few recipes?
I LOVE that you still made this video, knowing many of the viewers are American and planning to visit Paris/France, soon. It’s the truth! We eat grossly, don’t exercise and wear gym gear, everywhere. It’s gross. For ME and respect for any human that sees me in public. Hopefully, they follow suit. I will never conform to American standards. I dress up, for myself and keep a healthy diet/exercise routine, daily!
Judas Priest,.
@@emerybayblues LMAO!
Sa va, Alice! Thanks for this video.
Hopefully, with social media, we can circumvent the problem by getting the message out regarding diet and lifestyle in a way that can bypass the powers that be.
I'm looking forward to a trip to Paris in the near future, and enjoying learning a little about your culture! Cheers!
And I thought you only did luxury videos! This was a REFRESHING change and so informative. You have a lovely voice and a thick accent but the word “bullshit” was clear. 😂
Thank you for sharing your perspective. Very spot on. And your mom is awesome.
Clear enough word and rather rude but that’s only my humble unpopular opinion.
Except that it isn't an honest video. The latest figures show that 47.3% of the population in France is overweight. 17% are obese.
Thank you for the really interesting video, I enjoyed watching it and learning about how you take care of yourself. Merci beaucoup!
I’m American and agree with a lot of this. However, that “cheese” that she showed is fake cheese. It says cheese good on the package. We do have regular good cheeses here in America without all of the junk in them. If you gained weight in the US, it’s because you weren’t eating healthy and/or exercising. Don’t blame the food. You had a choice of what to eat and how much exercise you did.
there are antibiotics and many many stuff into american cheese. I could not eat cheese in American without getting extreme bad break up as shown in the video. I NEVER had thid type of breakup. GMO, antibiotics, ect foods system is broken in the US
@@Aliceinparisofficialnot in the organic cheeses. There is always a choice. It can be splurgey to pay for high quality cheeses but it gets balanced out when you buy inexpensive products like legumes and vegetables, and exercise moderation in portions.
@@Updog89 in organic cheese also from whole foods I got extreme reaction when buying cheese from whole foods there is definitely something
@@Aliceinparisofficial Girl, you had a boob job. Of course your system is sensitive, those procedures are known to cause problems with inflammatory responses, endocrine system and hormones.
Love this video! It’s very true! My husband is French and I am Australian so I’ve seen the difference in lifestyle and eating habits
I love the small size desserts!!❤❤❤❤😍😍. Thank you so much for sharing!🫶🏻 it puts things into perspective. Bottom line it’s all about making healthy home cooked meals with real ingredients nothing made from a box, but real fruits and vegetables! You made my day! Thank you!
I lived in France for many years. Not all French women are as thin as you claim. According to recent statistics, 47% of French people are overweight. Yes, it's far higher in the US, but it's growing in France too.
This is so true, I work in a French office and French/ European women do not smoke or starve themselves, they eat healthily and try to live a healthy life. Alice, do you mind sharing where you got your earrings or what brand you recommend for chunky oversized earrings such the one you're wearing in the video?
American people do not eat all day long. Generalizing too much. She is talking a lot about sugar, but they have bread and pasteries for breakfast. Slim people but smokers. Did not mention that awful habit that many have in Paris and other parts of Europe. Culture of drinking wine and smoking.
Lots of french women look old beyond their years. Slim with old faces.
As an American, yes, most Americans eat all day long. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks in between and late night snacks. It’s terrible
@@jiaheung4628yes, and they wear 0 sun protection, so their skin can age like worn leather bags.
Thank you for this. We would love a video on how your mom stays slim during menopause!!
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I love love love your directness and honesty. ❤
A lot of people are pissed though 😂
Recently I heard a shocking piece of data. In the US, 73% of the food available in our supermarkets is processed. I follow several European based content creators and I am learning about the food culture. So much healthier for your body! Thanks for the contrast today.
People smoke all day everywhere in Paris and Europe. I feel sick of the tabaco smell. It’s a beautiful place but sometimes I come back feeling sick. I’m sorry but if you say it used to be worst before, I guess it used to be worst but it’s still PRETTY BAD.
I’ve always been a thin American girl. People always thought I had an ED and I don’t. I’m a grazer. I will have some snacks throughout the day but it’s an apple with peanut butter or a banana. I don’t eat chips or junk food. It’s also not bad when you’re hungry. We don’t have to be stuffed all the time. Eat until you’re comfortable and satiated, not until you’re put in a food coma. And water isn’t the enemy. If I feel a little hungry outside of a regular meal time, I’ll drink some water, go for a quick walk, and then reassess. If I still feel hungry, I’ll have an apple or something with fiber to get me through to the next meal time
I’m an American of italian decent…I eat all fresh foods …so theirs a CHOICE here …
Very nice and real video! Could you make a video with your mom, I think it's interessting to hear how Women over 50 take care of themselves in France/Paris. Thank you!
If we all eat right..and listen to our bodies…we will all be healthy and feel wonderful..no matter where you live…Paris has nothing to do with health…every person is responsible for their own health..so just eat the right food…
Thank you for your odcast. Love it, french do eat healthy fresh food . Some-one these comments are written by persons who have never been to France. Thank you once again. Keeping to your podcast. Changing my diet options, fresh food only. No fizzy drinks or fry foods.
I love how direct and honest you are.
I agree with all of this...
This is why I try to live more like my family in Europe... very difficult to do in the USA.
I love to learn about other cultures because we can always learn something from each other....
Alice, you are doing so well. People who are Jealous or Fearful are the one's putting you down...
You are showing your grace in this situation...
When you use the general expression of « In America » you are using a stereotype word. America is a continent .
Even if you said in the USA it would be a stereotype. The USA is inhabited by people that come from a very wide range of cultures and because of that it’s impossible to say that people eat a certain way . I personally never eat « fast food » don’t drink Coca Cola or soft drinks . So the life you are describing in Paris is not at all common. Emigrants from Africa or middle eastern countries that live in Paris don’t eat like you.
I have lived all over the USA including NYC . I have lived in Paris for 10 years as well.
It’s a culture in flux . I believe that it’s possible to be very healthy and very unhealthy anywhere in the world because it’s also a matter of having access to good information, education and access to good food which is not a luxury equally around the world.
The most unhealthy section in the supermarket in France are the endless isles of sugar ridden yogurts.
So you were raised by a mother that was health conscious good for you. But know it’s not always the case around the world
Very well put, Louise. And to hear, in the video that, "It's normal for Americans to eat sugar, fat, and snack all day" gave me a good laugh and that "There is sugar in every single food in America" Really? And that there's no "real" food in America. Really? And Louise, I agree with you when you stated that America is "inhabited by people that come from a very wide range of cultures". And let's throw in that we have a population of 333 million people compared to around 67 million in France.
There is a very wide variety of food here in the U.S., including the not-so-healthy choices. If one is so opposed to the more unhealthy food choices then stay away from them and cook from scratch.
In every supermarket that I've been to, there's a fresh fruit and vegetable section and I've lived here my whole life, over six decades, and also with back and forth to Europe, in general, for decades, including Paris and other parts of France. And as for dairy, there are plenty of "real" cheeses for those who eat dairy products. This is not a one-trick-pony food culture. And yes, I agree with you, Louise, that one can be healthy or unhealthy anywhere in the world. And food consumption is not the only thing that determines one's health, as mental health also plays a big role as in body and mind connection.
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Great points, Louise. Personally I seldom drink soft drinks, mainly drink seltzer or sparkling water. I occasionally drink a “sugar laden” Starbucks concoction 2-3x a year. Otherwise I drink coffee with unsweetened almond milk. Occasionally I do have a treat or burger every now and then and seldom eat fast food, but I make an occasional excuse for Shake Shack. Conscious eating helps to remain healthy. The issue in the US is the eating habits and prices of fresh food. I see this as a socio economic issue as well. It is expensive to eat healthy in the US and a lot of families can’t afford to.
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I spent four straight decades in a profession dealing only with immigrant populations of which there are plenty of where I live. And the populations that I dealt with had the so-called, "Dirty Jobs", due to being immigrants, low socio economic groups. But, they ate well as I was invited to some of their celebrations at their residences, and they would also bring food to work to share with others. They made it work.
If one goes back to vegetables (fresh or frozen), fruit, grains, legumes, pastas, poultry, meat, tofu, and some fish (depending on where one lives and prices of it), one can make very nutritious meals for not a fortune. And with the internet, it's quite easy to do a little research and look up inexpensive meal preparation like on budgetbytes, one of many such websites.
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@@d.y.e3803 My guess is that too much American media has touted food deserts and lack of affordability for healthy groceries, perpetuating this perception. The other point touted by mainstream media/articles is that people in lower socioeconomic groups often work so much that they don’t have time to cook; hence, resorting to fast foods.
The truth though might be somewhere in between that range. In general, globalization has caused a proliferation of unhealthy eating habits throughout the world.
@@wizardscauldron Great food for thought, Wizardscauldron. I think there has been some taunting of food deserts and the lack of affordability for healthy groceries. If one thinks back many decades, there were a lot of people who fell into the low socio economic category, just due to the times, even doing the depression and other such events in history. But, people survived the times, food wise, and cooked at home. I'm not saying that food deserts don't exist as it can depend on where one lives, but if one eats low on the food chain, it's easier to produce affordable and healthy meals.
As for people of lower socioeconomic groups working a lot and possibly not having time to cook, and thus resorting to fast foods, since my profession was dealing with those groups, if some decided to have fast food every now and then, there was healthy fast food to be had. All fast food is not automatically unhealthy. There were plenty of food trucks that catered to certain ethnicities and neighborhoods and sold decent fast food. There was always one on the grounds of my work locations over the decades and with different food options available. Our food trucks were contracted to be at our location(s).
As for those working long hours, food was cooked at home before one took off to work and a lunch was packed just like I cooked my meals at home and took food to work due to my work hours being from around 7:30 AM to 9:00-10:00 PM and at two to three job locations per day. I would cook enough food to last for about three to four days and would pack a warm lunch which I ate during my brief half-an-hour lunch break.
At one of my job locations, we also had food banks, over the decades, where free food items were given out to those of our clients who might have been having a hard time due to possibly being laid off from work and out looking for another job.
The bottom line is that there are people who will eat what they want to eat and it's unfortunate that there are those who might choose unhealthy food. But, this is a very big country and we are not automatically all on the same food trajectory.
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I love the pug watching you in kitchen ❤. Hi from 🇨🇦
I believe it is also about money. Things are more expensive in Europe like deserts and also transportation, people walk in Paris because it's cheaper and also healthier, if you compare the prices a d quality of a desert at Angelina to something at Dairy Queen for instance... it's much cheaper eating sugar treats in the US. Lifestyle is everything.
Hello healthy foods is way much more expensive in the US than in Europe. Whole foods is so much expensive! It is still more expensive to buy processed foods in Europe than vegetables...
Whole Foods = Whole Paycheck. I shop at Lidls, Costco & Trader Joe’s mostly.
@@wizardscauldron Whole Foods prices have decreased since Beezo purchased the company.
@@chrisjone7555 yes the 365 store brand is affordable.