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Why The New French President Mr. Hollande Needs A Dietitian

By on May 11, 2012 in French Culture

The new French president, François Hollande, lost a lot of weight during his campaign. Will he pile the weight back on now that all is over?

About Mary Brighton

Mary Brighton, MS, RD is a registered dietitian and website developer. Living in Europe for the last 11 years including the last 9 years in France offers an international and European perspective on food, health, nutrition and European living. In addition to researching and writing on healthy living, nutrition and cuisine, Mary has nearly 20 years of experience counseling and serving clients in dietetics through private practice, clinical, outpatient and rehabilitation centers.

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Why Not A French Class Action Suit Against Nutella?

By on April 28, 2012 in European Health, Foodie Fun, French Culture

Are you nuts about Nutella and sad to hear it really isn’t healthy? In France Nutella is sold as healthy and kids eat too much Nutella.

About Mary Brighton

Mary Brighton, MS, RD is a registered dietitian and website developer. Living in Europe for the last 11 years including the last 9 years in France offers an international and European perspective on food, health, nutrition and European living. In addition to researching and writing on healthy living, nutrition and cuisine, Mary has nearly 20 years of experience counseling and serving clients in dietetics through private practice, clinical, outpatient and rehabilitation centers.

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Why Our French Easter Bunny Only Delivers Brown Candy

By on April 4, 2012 in French Culture, Infant/Child/Teens

Our Easter bunny makes a trip over the Atlantic to deliver candy to French Easter baskets. But he has to leave out the colors. Find out why.

About Mary Brighton

Mary Brighton, MS, RD is a registered dietitian and website developer. Living in Europe for the last 11 years including the last 9 years in France offers an international and European perspective on food, health, nutrition and European living. In addition to researching and writing on healthy living, nutrition and cuisine, Mary has nearly 20 years of experience counseling and serving clients in dietetics through private practice, clinical, outpatient and rehabilitation centers.

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Breakfast in France: One Reason Why French Stay Slim?

By on March 28, 2012 in Foodie Fun, French Culture

A French breakfast or how the French eat breakfast? The difference may be one reason the French stay slimmer in the long -term.

About Mary Brighton

Mary Brighton, MS, RD is a registered dietitian and website developer. Living in Europe for the last 11 years including the last 9 years in France offers an international and European perspective on food, health, nutrition and European living. In addition to researching and writing on healthy living, nutrition and cuisine, Mary has nearly 20 years of experience counseling and serving clients in dietetics through private practice, clinical, outpatient and rehabilitation centers.

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An Amuse Bouche Is More Than A Mouth Pleaser

By on February 29, 2012 in Foodie Fun, French Culture

After an apéritif, keep your mouth having fun with some amuse bouches. Discover these little-known treats that you can put on your own menu.

About Mary Brighton

Mary Brighton, MS, RD is a registered dietitian and website developer. Living in Europe for the last 11 years including the last 9 years in France offers an international and European perspective on food, health, nutrition and European living. In addition to researching and writing on healthy living, nutrition and cuisine, Mary has nearly 20 years of experience counseling and serving clients in dietetics through private practice, clinical, outpatient and rehabilitation centers.

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