The Local France

The delicious French foods that are also surprisingly healthy

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 14:00:00 +0100

Have you ever wondered how the French stay so slim and live for a long time despite their love of wine and pastries? Catherine Edwards discovers the health benefits behind some classic Gallic grub.

Nordic and Mediterranean countries can make more of healthy cuisine: WHO

Mon, 07 May 2018 19:32:34 +0200

A new World Health Organization Europe report looks into the health-promoting properties of the Mediterranean and the Nordic diet, which have won acclaim for helping to prevent cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes and in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

French urged to go 'flexitarian' and cut down on much-loved meat

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:07:50 +0100

The famously food loving French have been urged by a health watchdog to go "flexitarian" by cutting down on meat and fish in order to save their their waistlines and their money.

Why the French aren't eating quite as healthily as you thought

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:41:53 +0200

The French might have a reputation for eating freshly-prepared, well-balanced meals but a new report has revealed eating habits in France are getting less healthy.

Controversial French nutritionist Dukan releases book aimed at pregnant women

Fri, 26 May 2017 19:33:55 +0200

Infamous diet guru, Pierre Dukan has returned to shelves in France with a new book for pregnant women.

French urged to follow perfect diet and there's no room for saucisson

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 13:20:05 +0100

France's health watchdog has revealed the "perfect French diet" - and it's not pretty reading for fans of charcuterie or raclette.

Nine French eating habits you will probably find peculiar

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:25:03 +0200

The French diet is celebrated around the world for its high quality and health benefits. But some of the things they do with their food are enough to turn the stomach of many Anglos.

Diet guru Dukan banned over 'deadly' pill

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 12:28:00 +0200

French diet king Pierre Dukan has been given a ban and heavily criticized by France’s medical board for prescribing weight-loss pill Mediator, which has been linked to hundreds of deaths, to his patients and then lying about it, it emerged this week.

French youths have good food info and bad habits

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:39:00 +0200

Young people in France have worse eating habits than their older counterparts, it has been reported, despite having access to more information about nutrition and diet. Some 18 percent of French children are now classed as overweight.

Junk food on the rise in French schools

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:40:00 +0100

Despite the French reputation for healthy eating, schools in France are serving more and more junk food to pupils, says a new study. The report has sparked concern in France, where 18 percent of children are now obese or overweight.

Kate's diet guru faces legal threat

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:09:00 +0200

The French College of Physicians has filed complaints against Dr. Pierre Dukan, whose Dukan Diet is supposedly followed by the Duchess of Cambridge among others, for suggesting dieting should be included in the school curriculum.

New French diet: 'Fork yourself thin'

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:46:00 +0100

A new book out this week in France touts "le forking" as the new way to lose weight.