What is the French equivalent of antipasto?

Table of Contents:

1. What is the French equivalent of antipasto?
2. Why do the French eat cheese after a meal?
3. Do you eat the rind on French cheese?
4. How much cheese do the French eat per day?
5. Why do the French not have heart disease?
6. Do the French eat butter?
7. What is the heart of the French diet?

What is the French equivalent of antipasto?

French Apéritif, Italian Antipasti, or Spanish Tapas./span>

Why do the French eat cheese after a meal?

Mild cheeses tend to be light in color and smell. Blue-veined cheeses are the strongest in both flavor and smell, and therefore should always be eaten last. Cheese is eaten in this order because the stronger the flavor of the cheese, the more it will overpower your taste buds./span>

Do you eat the rind on French cheese?

All cheese rinds are edible, but they usually have the strongest flavor. If the rind seems complicated to remove, particularly in runny cheeses, then eat it. With harder cheeses, particularly one's with paper on the rind, use your knife to remove it. Everything between, it's really up to your individual taste.

How much cheese do the French eat per day?

The typical Frenchman (or woman) will eat a whopping 25.

Why do the French not have heart disease?

The greater alcohol consumption in France than Britain (18.

Do the French eat butter?

Wikipedia says: "The average French person consumed 108 grams per day of fat from animal sources in 2002 while the average American consumed only 72. The French eat four times as much butter, 60% more cheese and nearly three times as much pork./span>

What is the heart of the French diet?

Foods that are a staple of the French diet include full-fat cheese and yogurt, butter, bread, fresh fruits and vegetables (often grilled or sautéed), small portions of meat (more often fish or chicken than red meat), wine, and dark chocolate./span>