French Women Don't Get Fat

French Women Don't Get Fat
By: Mireille Guiliano
Random House of Canada; www.randomhouse.ca


French Women Don't Get Fat and no one knows that better then author Mireille Guiliano, CEO of Clicquot, Inc. (as in Veuve, darling!). Guiliano is not a diet guru or a doctor but she is a French woman and she shares their secrets of sensible eating and a strategy for living life to the fullest.

Read this if you: Have always wondered why French women don't get fat. Or if you're sick of eating no meat, or just meat, no carbs - or frozen Lean Cuisine dinners.

Don't read this if you: Are French (you already know all the tips!).
The mood you need to be in: You're sick of diet books, fed up with fads but looking for tips to keep you svelte.

What you should be snacking on: Homemade yogurt (don't fret, it's actually really easy to make - the recipe is in the book). Or any quality food that is in season. The key is to eat is slowly, savouring every bite with a glass of red wine or some bubbly on the side.

Read it while you're: Enjoying a deliciously healthy dinner on nice plates (no paper!). Make sure the TV is off and you're focused on savoring the experience.

The best part: Guiliano recommends indulging in chocolate (it has to be the good stuff), wine and champagne with your meals and swears you won't gain an inch!

Other books on your nightstand: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home by Ina Garten, Joie de Vivre: Simple French Style for Everyday Living by Robert Arbor and Katherine Whiteside and Manners by Kate Spade.

In a nutshell: You'll love this book! It's about time someone came out with a no-nonsense guide to healthy, sensible eating. There are no calories to count or special meals to buy, it's all about eating good quality food and enjoying it…with a side of vino! Vive la France!



By: Lesia Dallimore