re: Article: Why French Kids Don't Have ADHD

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i'd imagine structured eating and minimal snacking also is a major issue for their lack of obesity. snacking is terrible, esp in our system today with the snacks offered

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That's as big as anything. Their snacks are much healthier.

Also, 5 small meals instead of 3 big meals speeds up your metabolism.

But the key element for them is portion control. They literally don't even have the big plates (like physical plates) that Americans do. Its a completely different mindset. Soft drinks are even smaller in machines (and have fruit drink options).

I would scarf my food down and still be hungry, but then got into an eating rhythm of pacing myself and giving my body time to get full before the next course. They'll have 5 or 6 courses sometimes at dinner that are all very small.