What is the French Paradox?
The French paradox refers to the fact that although the French consume three times as much saturated fat as Americans, one-third less French people die from heart attacks and obesity than American people. Puzzled American scientists and other health experts from around the world have tried to discover the “secret” behind the French paradox. Most French insist that the only “secret” is in watching portion sizes and daily fat intake as well as choosing fresh foods over processed foods and deny that there is a “French paradox.
