Why there are practically no overweight people in the country of pizza and pasta: the secrets of slimness of Italians
'12.06.2021'
Source: Yandex. Zen
Italy is famous for its nature, delicious food and, of course, beautiful women. How they manage to stay slim with such a carbohydrate-rich menu, explains the author of the blog “Other languages - other worlds” at Yandex Zen.
How do Italians manage to keep themselves in shape?
I don’t know about you, but I periodically ask myself this question. Especially when you consider that a full-fledged Italian lunch consists of some incredible amount of food.
For example, just starting to study the Italian language and culture, I learned that pasta is one of the first courses. That is, you understand, yes, that the second, meat or seafood, go in line not instead of, but after the pasta.
And so when I was in Florence in the spring, we had an Italian cooking lesson, which was held at the home of the headmaster, Monica. When we cooked and then ate our Italian dinner, we sat and chatted.
It was then that I asked Monica how she and other Italians keep their figure (by the way, even in adulthood).
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She told me that firstly, despite the correct sequence, usually Italians do not order more than one dish.
Secondly, they eat at the same time, almost by the clock, and do not miss meals. Therefore, they do not have time to develop a brutal appetite.
Thirdly, eating for them is akin to a ritual: they eat slowly and measuredly, and at the same time they are full faster than when eating in a hurry.
And finally, contrary to stereotypes, their diet does not consist entirely of pizza and pasta, they consume a lot of seasonal vegetables and fruits, fish and seafood, which, in her opinion, helps them stay slim for many years.
This is the answer I received. I don't know if this is what really helps Italians stay slim, or if there are other reasons, but I really noticed: I almost never met obese people in Italy. At least the locals.
Original column published on the blog. “Other languages - other worlds” on Yandex Zen.
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