The Mediterranean Diet was ranked #1 by US News and World Report for the best overall diet. Fellow wine and cheese lovers rejoice! Source: The Best Diet Of 2019 Is Basically A Wine And Cheese Diet Continue reading
The 5-Step French Girl Workout
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In Paris, there is no better gym than the street, no better sport than life itself. And though the French girl “workout” includes all of the same criteria as its American counterparts, it comes with a few minor adjustments, as demonstrated by stylist and model Caroline de Maigret. Source: The Continue reading
8 February 2016 
Red Wine and Chocolate for Weight Loss?
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(Photo source) A diet that includes dark chocolate, red wine and coffee? Sounds a little familiar - a la a French woman's diet; but really it's the hot new superfood sensation = Sirtfood. Sirtfood is food that is high in sirtuin activators, known to help prevent cell inflammation and death. But Continue reading
20 April 2015 
Europeans Drink Their Way Slim
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When traveling to Europe, it is quite apparent who is actually a European local and who is a tourist, especially an American tourist. Beyond clothes plastered with store logos and their inability to speak anything other than English, American tourists may also stand out – literally - due to their Continue reading
15 April 2013 
3 Ways Parisians Stay Thin
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(photo source) The craze to be "Paris thin" has been around for years and for good reason. Not only do the French have lower rates of cardiovascular disease, but obesity rates are 3 times higher in the US than they are in France. A new book, The Parisian Diet: How to Reach Your Right Weight Continue reading
3 March 2011 
Watching British TV to Motivate my Exercise
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Welcome. This is a guest post from Scott. Scott blogs all over the place, but mostly at home. While Jennifer is out living the life of chic business traveler, I'm stuck at home in this cold, wet, dark late winter season. I'm a marshmallow when it comes to the weather. Sure, I'll put on the Continue reading
27 September 2010 
Sisters in Denim
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(Photo source) After I had my two children, I was very worried about losing the baby weight that I had gained during pregnancy. Luckily, by eating healthy and exercising, I was able to drop the weight in just a few weeks. In fact, after my second child, I was able to fit into my "skinny jeans" Continue reading
28 June 2010 
French Vs. US School Lunches
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(Photo source) Growing up, I never really paid attention to the nutritional content in my school’s lunch program. But now, after having two children of my own, I’m concerned about what food they are eating at daycare, and eventually, what they will be eating in their elementary school. The US Continue reading
29 April 2010 
Do French Women Diet?
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(Photo courtesy of Flickr) I've written time and time again about the French paradox, the idea that the French can eat high fat foods at every meal and still manage to maintain a healthy weight. This concept was further popularized in the 2004 book French Women Don't Get Fat, by Mireille Guiliano. Continue reading
22 April 2010 
Viva La Food Revolution!
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Obesity is major issue, not just in the United States, but in the United Kingdom. In response to this epidemic, British Chef Jamie Oliver has recently undertaken a huge initiative - to reduce obesity in the US and the UK by promoting better food in schools. Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, which is Continue reading
18 February 2010 
The European Runner
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In my very busy life, I wear many shoes - the shoes of a wife, a mother, a career woman, etc. But, I also fill the shoes of a runner - literally. Running is my vice, my love, my outlet for stress, a way to relax, and a way to manage my weight/fitness level. I also use running as a way to see new Continue reading
21 December 2009 
French Strategies for Holiday Eating
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With Christmas approaching and New Year's just around the corner, we are heading into a very busy week of shopping, family gatherings, and many, many indulgences. In fact, all of these indulgences - a little wine, a few cookies, and and extra helpings of mashed potatoes - can add up to 7 to 10 Continue reading
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