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Differences Between France and America: Main Meal At Lunch

By on August 5, 2010 in European Health, French Culture

In France, the main meal is usually served at lunch with a lighter supper. In America this is the opposite.

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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Differences Between France and America: Air Conditioning

By on July 25, 2010 in European Health, French Culture

Air Conditioning is much more common in America than France; air conditioning could potentially have an impact on obesity in Americans

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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Differences Between France and America: Service With A Smile

By on July 14, 2010 in European Health, French Culture

Cultural Differences Between France and America Include Service with a Smile

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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Differences Between France and America: Portion Sizes

By on July 5, 2010 in European Health, French Culture, French Health Tips

Restaurant portion sizes are big in America. Portion sizes are only one of the cultural differences between France and America.

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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European Homeopathy Views From An Non Native European

By on June 3, 2010 in Diets/ Medicine, European Health, French Culture

What is homeopathy? Why is it widely known in Europe and what is it used for? A safe an alternative medicine right at your fingertips.

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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