Overview
Somewhere between self-help, memoir and anthropological study of the relationship french culture has with food and diet, this book aims to explain how French people avoid yoyo dieting through moderation, seasonal eating and mindful meals. Mireille explains her own journey through putting on weight and trying to keep it off. Not quite a diet book, you learn useful recipes and tricks to be conscious of what you eat and gain general knowledge about the French approach to food and body image.
Country
French author speaking to a North American audience
Overarching Themes
- Moderation and sustainability
- Seasonal Eating and the 100km diet
- Mindful meals (avoid tv dinners!)
How does this book question the idea of the Francophonie? (Does it go against the grain? Does it stay stereotypical?)
No. It relies on the stereotype of “French women”.
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