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Tasting Schools in France, Le Goût is Not Just for Wine

By on June 19, 2010 in French Health Tips

The development of gout or taste is embedded in the French culture and starts at a young age.

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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Lose Weight the French Way, Eat Fat!

By on May 28, 2010 in French Health Tips

French tips to lose weight. A major health organism in France has recommended a return to a healthy high fat diet to help combat obesity and lose weight.

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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French Women Who Drink Wine: A Weight Loss Stimulator?

By on March 12, 2010 in Diets/ Medicine, French Health Tips

Studies point to women who have regular alcohol intake, especially wine can be thinner than non drinkers with the exception of binge drinkers.

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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French Kids DO Snack, The Sacred French “Gouter”

By on March 8, 2010 in Diets/ Medicine, French Health Tips

photo credit: norwichnuts The French have a very disciplined snacking system called “The gouter”.  This snacking ritual is something very sacred to French children.  Even my half French kids get drawn into the gouter mode.  You see, French children  NEVER miss having the gouter, and French parents (and foreign parents who live in France) NEVER forget to serve the gouter! About Mary [...]

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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A Lifestyle Comparison Between America and France

By on January 2, 2010 in European Health, French Health Tips

A comparison of the fast paced, consumer driven American lifestyle to the slower, less capitalistic, slower paced European way in relation to mental and physical health.

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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