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Food Secrets of the World's Slimmest, Healthiest PeopleThese slimming secrets from around the globe will help you drop pounds easily and for good |
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Nothing coming to you? You're not alone: Only 28 percent of American families eat dinner together, compared to 92 percent of French families. They also take their time eating, averaging around 42 minutes for a meal (and no, they're not catching up on "Scandal" while eating).
"Food is enjoyed, rather than scarfed down," says Cimperman. "Truly tasting your food helps you be satisfied with smaller portions." She points out that it takes a whole 20 minutes for your hormones to tell your brain that you're full -- eat too fast, and you could be inflicting some serious caloric damage.
But, it isn't just the French diet that keeps them slender. Cimperman notes that there's less reliance on "convenience foods" and they tend to snack less. Staying active also helps -- not just the exercise that comes from going to the gym, but activity that's built into their daily routine (read: they walk everywhere).
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