Tag Archive: French Paradox

Day One in Paris

As exhausted as I was landing in Paris at 7:30 a.m., I was also exhilarated! I was seeing my daughter for the first time in over 5 months and in France for the first time. Our first day was full! We went to the flat where my daughter has been living with her host parents Ghislan…

French Women Don’t Get Fat! Chapters 3 & 4~Recasting

Chapter 3 finds Mireille in a three-month “re-casting” mode… She is resetting her individual equilibrium, with the help and guidance of Dr. Miracle. Yes, the beginning is three months of resetting new/old (French style) habits. Dr. Miracle fully understands that quick fixes will not yield long-term results. Before beginning this process, it’s important to consider…

Go Ahead, Enjoy That Glass of Wine & the Health Benefits Too!

Whenever I talk to my daughter who is currently studying in Paris, she can’t stop talking about all of the amazing food she’s eating, not to mention the fantastic wine that goes with it. The question that keeps popping into my mind is how is she not gaining so much weight? All she does is…