My mother is 91, I look after her. She has always eaten well; we grew up eating a varied diet and as a result, my five siblings and I are not overweight. We were not well-off, but we grew vegetables and there was an abundance of native wild vegetables that we have here in NZ, like watercress, which we like to cook with boiled meat, similar to pot-au-feu. Your meals are lovely with nice ideas for me to copy. My mother loves a dressed lettuce salad with small pieces of camembert cheese in it.😊
I live in the U.S. but I have adopted these habits. ❤ I also buy my fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, and cheeses from local farms. I bake my own bread. It is sad though that in the U.S. eating this way all depends on the ability to afford it. Not everyone can and if you do not live in an agriculturally good area, it can be hard. In Europe I know people have more access to good quality food than we do in the U.S. It is such a sin I think that in the U.S. healthy food is not accessible to all like it tends to be in Europe.
Hello. Yes, sometimes it's complicated indeed. but even in the supermarket, buying whole foods even if they are not so great it is still so much better than buying processed products. Have a nice day 😊
Yes the good food is available but only if you have the money and you live where there is good supply of organic foods. For example where I live eggs per dozen range in price from 4 dollars to 9 dollars. And you know which ones are organic and free range!
Wow, you packed in a lot of great info into that episode! You have a very knowledgeable and sensible voice in the food/nutrition world. I would love to hear your thoughts on breaking a sugar addiction to be able to eat less carbs. Thanks for all you do to educate us.
Hello. Thanks ☺️ Sugar cravings are becoming more and more common due to the rise of processed sugary foods everywhere. Indeed we must distinguish between natural carbohydrates and processed ones because it is the processed ones that pose a problem as they dysregulate our hunger clues and blood glucose. The first solution is to remove these items and to cook satisfying meals with enough protein and natural fats. The second would be to try to eat low carbs for a while in order to try to get rid of this appetite for sweets. I hope this can help you a bit. Thanks for watching, have a nice evening ✨
Bonjour. I love how you emphasize cooking with local ingredients and using what you have on hand and actually cook an entire meal. No need to run to the store for an ingredient not on hand. You make wonderful meals on an induction cooker too. Too many people have large renovated kitchen but never cook. They just order takeout. Not a good idea because you cannot know what the ingredients are (flavor enhancers etc) and it’s expensive. I always cook my own meals even though I live alone. You are an inspiration. Thank you. Joseph.
Thanks for your nice message ☺️ I used to take out meals at my office for lunch a long time ago. I stopped when I realized how much it was costing me per month for meals that weren't even particularly good and didn't even make me happy since they were to be eaten very quickly in front of my computer. It requires organization to cook and remember to bring my meals. But it's worth it. My meals are 1000 times better, better quality and cost me 3 times less ☺️ have a nice day
Because some people are too lazy with cleaning the kitchen after they have cooked. And they don’t like the smell of cooking that is lingering in the house for hours and days.
Another French health habit is the abundance of local markets selling fresh produce. In the UK we are much more reliant on chain supermarkets. I live in London and there are now two farmer's markets within walking distance but only once a week and recently established; in Paris I would walk past multiple small and larger markets every day with fresh, domestically grown produce to buy on the way home from work.
Hello. Yes, but be careful, not all stands are necessarily authentic. Often they are just resellers. We can recognize real farmers who grow their own vegetables thanks to their crates that are brown and have no brands on it' Thanks for sharing, have a nice day ☺️
Excellent! Une très bonne initiative, maintenant que nous faisons (habituellement) une rétrospective de l'année qui se terminera bientôt. En même temps, c'est ainsi que mes grands-parents grecs mangeaient : sain, de saison, tout était fait maison, trois fois par jour. Tous nonagénaires. Encore une fois merci et bonne soirée ! 🌺🌺🌺
@@solangelauthier2381 C'est vrai, vous avez raison ! Malheureusement, une nouvelle habitude de prendre un appéro (cacahuètes, bière, snacks) avant le dîner est aussi de plus en plus visible.
I have just come across your channel, the content is excellent. Do you have any list of recipes you use for ease of reference?. Are there any good books you recommend that replicate the simplicity of your cooking. Thanks again x
Hello. Yes, I have two books that I show in some videos, including an old book of very basic French recipes and another one that features my mother's recipes. And I have also very simple recipes that I have in mind and that I like. But as a general rule, I would say that I try to think ahead and make a meal plan for the week and prepare as much as possible in advance what I can on Sunday. And I also try to eat the simplest ingredients and dishes possible because you have to stay realistic if you want to be able to cook every night. Thanks for watching, have a nice day.
I’m so jealous of the high quality produce that is available in France. I live in the Netherlands and majority of the produces are sucks. Like fruit and veggies are watery and bland (only in the spring/summer rhe fruit and veggies taste better). Meat has no meaty flavor.
And the pictures are all of foods that are only unripe foods which are tasteless. Why not show menus that present foods well made that only are available in cold countries like Canada not tasteless imported food!
The problem today's 21st century cooking at home is that, even our ingredients are denatured, even if it's labeled to be healthy but it has additives, fillers, etc etc etc. even olive oils known to be healthy, some brands are mixing it with canola, soy oils (secretly) and even our seasonings are dangerous, that is why being strict on our laws also has a crucial role on people's health. Good for France's strict laws on foods. Cooking with simple ingredients and herbs are the way to go, lucky to have that France has organic produce.
@@solangelauthier2381 here in the Philippines, there's organic food available but only available in the provinces and some suburban areas, organic produce in the city is expensive as well. Many food supplies here are imported from the USA and European countries, that only the rich can afford
Such great tips for a healthier lifestyle and having the energy to enjoy life. I have been following you as I’m trying to eat in a more healthy way and be more intuitive about it. Thank you for all your tips.
Cooking from scratch can be healthier, I don’t understand the need to slather olive oil all over the chicken, there’s enough fat in the chicken without adding more?
Hello. olive oil makes the skin much crispier when it cooks and also gives a very good taste. i also add tarragon to the inside of the chicken. fat is necessary for us, the membrane of our cells is made of 70% fat. It is the excess that is the problem and industrial oils. when we eat normally there is no problem for health.
There’s not near enough fat in poultry. I add animal fat to chicken when I eat it. I render schmaltz from skins. Ruminants are much more fatty and satiating, also higher in iron and other minerals.
@@laurablake8330 I realise that reads very harshly, but just over 100 years ago we in the west; I’m British, was worried about malnutrition by starvation, for the poor. Today, it is the poor that are fat.
My mother is 91, I look after her. She has always eaten well; we grew up eating a varied diet and as a result, my five siblings and I are not overweight. We were not well-off, but we grew vegetables and there was an abundance of native wild vegetables that we have here in NZ, like watercress, which we like to cook with boiled meat, similar to pot-au-feu. Your meals are lovely with nice ideas for me to copy. My mother loves a dressed lettuce salad with small pieces of camembert cheese in it.😊
Hello. Idon't think I've ever eaten watercress. I have to try it, you're making me want some! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I live in the U.S. but I have adopted these habits. ❤ I also buy my fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, and cheeses from local farms. I bake my own bread. It is sad though that in the U.S. eating this way all depends on the ability to afford it. Not everyone can and if you do not live in an agriculturally good area, it can be hard. In Europe I know people have more access to good quality food than we do in the U.S. It is such a sin I think that in the U.S. healthy food is not accessible to all like it tends to be in Europe.
Hello. Yes, sometimes it's complicated indeed. but even in the supermarket, buying whole foods even if they are not so great it is still so much better than buying processed products. Have a nice day 😊
Yes the good food is available but only if you have the money and you live where there is good supply of organic foods. For example where I live eggs per dozen range in price from 4 dollars to 9 dollars.
And you know which ones are organic and free range!
Wow, you packed in a lot of great info into that episode! You have a very knowledgeable and sensible voice in the food/nutrition world. I would love to hear your thoughts on breaking a sugar addiction to be able to eat less carbs. Thanks for all you do to educate us.
Hello. Thanks ☺️ Sugar cravings are becoming more and more common due to the rise of processed sugary foods everywhere. Indeed we must distinguish between natural carbohydrates and processed ones because it is the processed ones that pose a problem as they dysregulate our hunger clues and blood glucose. The first solution is to remove these items and to cook satisfying meals with enough protein and natural fats. The second would be to try to eat low carbs for a while in order to try to get rid of this appetite for sweets. I hope this can help you a bit. Thanks for watching, have a nice evening ✨
Bonjour. I love how you emphasize cooking with local ingredients and using what you have on hand and actually cook an entire meal. No need to run to the store for an ingredient not on hand. You make wonderful meals on an induction cooker too. Too many people have large renovated kitchen but never cook. They just order takeout. Not a good idea because you cannot know what the ingredients are (flavor enhancers etc) and it’s expensive. I always cook my own meals even though I live alone. You are an inspiration. Thank you. Joseph.
Thanks for your nice message ☺️ I used to take out meals at my office for lunch a long time ago. I stopped when I realized how much it was costing me per month for meals that weren't even particularly good and didn't even make me happy since they were to be eaten very quickly in front of my computer. It requires organization to cook and remember to bring my meals. But it's worth it. My meals are 1000 times better, better quality and cost me 3 times less ☺️ have a nice day
Because some people are too lazy with cleaning the kitchen after they have cooked. And they don’t like the smell of cooking that is lingering in the house for hours and days.
@@YeeSunhow warped is a ppl who don’t like fragrances of cooking??
Another French health habit is the abundance of local markets selling fresh produce. In the UK we are much more reliant on chain supermarkets. I live in London and there are now two farmer's markets within walking distance but only once a week and recently established; in Paris I would walk past multiple small and larger markets every day with fresh, domestically grown produce to buy on the way home from work.
Hello. Yes, but be careful, not all stands are necessarily authentic. Often they are just resellers. We can recognize real farmers who grow their own vegetables thanks to their crates that are brown and have no brands on it' Thanks for sharing, have a nice day ☺️
I can’t imagine living in a town or city like Paris! I don’t think NYC even has this. They just have lots of grocerys or bodegas.
Good advice for a healthy and pleasant life. I'm glad to be reminded.
Thanks for watching, glad you like 😊
Excellent! Une très bonne initiative, maintenant que nous faisons (habituellement) une rétrospective de l'année qui se terminera bientôt. En même temps, c'est ainsi que mes grands-parents grecs mangeaient : sain, de saison, tout était fait maison, trois fois par jour. Tous nonagénaires. Encore une fois merci et bonne soirée ! 🌺🌺🌺
Ouï exactement c'est la façon de manger de nos grands-parents un peu partout dans le monde. Frais et de saison. Passez une bonne soirée !
❤
@@solangelauthier2381 C'est vrai, vous avez raison ! Malheureusement, une nouvelle habitude de prendre un appéro (cacahuètes, bière, snacks) avant le dîner est aussi de plus en plus visible.
Wonderful video! Loved the healthy tips.
Glad you like it 😊 thanks
very nice and informative video
Thanks 😌
So good. Thank you
Thanks for watching ☺️
Excellent tips … thank you
Glad you like them 😊
So true eat healthy and avoid empty carbs
Hello. Yes eating healthy is very simple. Thanks for watching ☺️
Wonderful video as always ❤
Thanks 😊
Thank you for this video!
Thanks for watching ☺️
Yes very good advice. I'm very rarely if ever hungry between meals because when the meals are well balanced you dont need want or crave snacks🌼🦂
Yes exactly. Thanks for watching, have a nice day 😊
I just love your channel, for once you tube got it right 😂.
Thanks 😊 glad you like it
I have just come across your channel, the content is excellent. Do you have any list of recipes you use for ease of reference?. Are there any good books you recommend that replicate the simplicity of your cooking. Thanks again x
Hello. Yes, I have two books that I show in some videos, including an old book of very basic French recipes and another one that features my mother's recipes. And I have also very simple recipes that I have in mind and that I like. But as a general rule, I would say that I try to think ahead and make a meal plan for the week and prepare as much as possible in advance what I can on Sunday. And I also try to eat the simplest ingredients and dishes possible because you have to stay realistic if you want to be able to cook every night. Thanks for watching, have a nice day.
Missing you ❤
I’m so jealous of the high quality produce that is available in France. I live in the Netherlands and majority of the produces are sucks. Like fruit and veggies are watery and bland (only in the spring/summer rhe fruit and veggies taste better). Meat has no meaty flavor.
Hello yes we are lucky. Thanks for watching ☺️
Then you learn to can the good stuff in the summer and autumn to eat in winter.
And the pictures are all of foods that are only unripe foods which are tasteless. Why not show menus that present foods well made that only are available in cold countries like Canada not tasteless imported food!
The problem today's 21st century cooking at home is that, even our ingredients are denatured, even if it's labeled to be healthy but it has additives, fillers, etc etc etc. even olive oils known to be healthy, some brands are mixing it with canola, soy oils (secretly) and even our seasonings are dangerous, that is why being strict on our laws also has a crucial role on people's health. Good for France's strict laws on foods.
Cooking with simple ingredients and herbs are the way to go, lucky to have that France has organic produce.
Yes true. Thanks for watching ☺️
@@solangelauthier2381 here in the Philippines, there's organic food available but only available in the provinces and some suburban areas, organic produce in the city is expensive as well. Many food supplies here are imported from the USA and European countries, that only the rich can afford
💛🌺
Such great tips for a healthier lifestyle and having the energy to enjoy life. I have been following you as I’m trying to eat in a more healthy way and be more intuitive about it. Thank you for all your tips.
You forgot Aperol!
Yes an aperitif on a terrace facing the sun with friends ☺️
Cooking from scratch can be healthier, I don’t understand the need to slather olive oil all over the chicken, there’s enough fat in the chicken without adding more?
Hello. olive oil makes the skin much crispier when it cooks and also gives a very good taste. i also add tarragon to the inside of the chicken. fat is necessary for us, the membrane of our cells is made of 70% fat. It is the excess that is the problem and industrial oils. when we eat normally there is no problem for health.
There’s not near enough fat in poultry. I add animal fat to chicken when I eat it. I render schmaltz from skins.
Ruminants are much more fatty and satiating, also higher in iron and other minerals.
You are what you eat. There are no excuses for being fat. Being fat is so first world and stupid.
People have lost this perspective
@@laurablake8330 I realise that reads very harshly, but just over 100 years ago we in the west; I’m British, was worried about malnutrition by starvation, for the poor. Today, it is the poor that are fat.
@ Correct. People that eat junk food are stupid; too stupid to look after their body’s.