I have mostly understood the Euro way of eating as opposed the American trend of OVER eating, and I've always considered it a quality versus quantity issue. Here is an interesting article that help speaks to why: I hadn't realized that the French were such Nazis about fat and overeating, but perhaps we should all be. Some people just can't help the fact that they are overweight, genetic we're told, but obesity is for sure a problem that has become an epidemic here in the US and increasingly around the world.
Zee French and Fat article
And it seems to me that the mentality that is garnered by this idea of quality over quantity permeates the entire idea of lifestyle, and by espousing such an "ideal" helps lead to other, more healthy ways of living.
Quality over Quantity: better food, healthier food, natural more responsibly produced food; focus on improving experience as opposed to "been there, done that".
Time over Money: better use of time, more family, conscious living rather than always being busy and "over booked". Choosing a life which vibes with you over which job pays the most.
Bike over Car: yeah, know I'm pushing it.
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