Live Like the Europeans
September 2nd, 2008 by Tom Cobb
After just arriving back home from Europe I was thinking about how obesity seems rampant here in America, but over there, it’s not such an issue. They eat bread, cheese, foie gras, pastries, and drink wine without the guilt and they enjoy their food. Food in the states seems to be more about quantity, not quality. Our advertising seems to always show skinny people and advertise food. When eating out, huge portions are served. Eating in Europe is a time to spend with friends and family, to enjoy the food and company as a way of life. I ate like they do while being over there and didn’t gain a pound. I saw food differently over there and didn’t let it consume me and worry about my weight.