France : Balancing Geography and Portions
For the French, balance dose not come only from using different kinds of ingredient ; enjoying the tastes of the country's many regions can also make their diet feel balanced. France is divided into 22 regions. Each region has its own local cuisine and food traditions, or what the French call terroir The French embrace all 22 regions and the cuisine produced in each. Franch cafe's, restaurants,and food advertisements often refer to the different regions,and to the fact that French people find pleasure in eating foods from different parts of the country in a search for balance.