The secret of the harmony of the French is revealed

One of the main "world sacraments" has been disclosed: why French women are so harmonious and subtile, although they eat fatty foods. Joint studies of the French Institute and the University of Pennsylvania showed that although the Americans and the French eat food comparable in their composition, in terms of fat content, the latter are simply limited to smaller portions.

Everyone knows the French love for cheeses, meat and rolls. However, only 7% of the country's adult population suffer from obesity. This is one of the lowest indicators in industrialized countries, ITAR-TASS reports.

The reason for this paradox is that in France, people eat less compared to the United States. So, in Philadelphia, a standard portion of pizza in a restaurant weighs almost 25% more than a standard portion of the same pizza in Paris.

In Chinese restaurants in the United States, serving 70% more than in Chinese restaurants in France. In significantly large volumes in the US restaurants and stores, you will be offered chocolate, beer, hamburger and much more.

As a result, although the French consume more fat from food, the Americans receive much more calories, the study notes.