The Secret Of Their Slim Figure

Is it possible to be fit and elegant in the country of pizza, pasta and ice cream? Just to mention Monica Bellucci, Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Ornella Muti, Anna Magnani, Claudia Cardinale, Virna Lisi, Monica Vitti … and you will realize that it is certainly possible.

After all, Italy is a country of carbohydrates, but never had a problem with a large number of overweight people. How is it possible?

If we research Italian people we will see that they have a healthy way of life. If you really need numbers here they are : only 9% of the population has a problem with obesity compared to 32% of Americans! This will sounds like a science fiction : Italian diet is based on pasta!

First Italian rule: Trick is in balanced and small portions

In contrast to the Americans who practice large portions, in Italy people eat more often, but less. Of course, we’re talking about average, because if you are at home, especially if the chief cook is your grandmother who has mastered all sorts of delicious recipes, you will hardly eat only one serving of spaghetti. Also, the Italians do not take care about account of calories, but stop eating at the time when they are “full” and when they have space only for one coffee. It should be noted that their meals are always balanced: how much fat, how much carbohydrates, starch, protein, and they especially avoid eating red meat.

Second Italian rule: They use only one oil – that is olive oil

Olive oil has with a reason reputation of golden fluid and is an integral, and maybe the main ingredient of every Italian meal. Italians use it as a main oil for salads, making sauces, frying, and it is simply impossible to imagine Italian cooking without it! It is widely known that olive oil is rich in good fats.

Third Italian rule: Consume more fresh and raw food

This applies particularly to the south of Italy, Sicily, where each dish is enriched with tomatoes, vegetables, artichokes, herbs and lemon. Pasta is served with olive oil, homemade tomato sauce, oregano and always is served in small portions.

Italian rule number four: They walking very often

‘’Passeggiare’’ in Italian means to walk. Yes, walk as much as possible during the day. A quick trip to the favorite market or just walk the streets of the city, by the river, at a park or downtown. In summer, many Italians have a habit to go on a short vacation to a lake village for the weekend. So, go in the nature!

Italian rule number five: Small portions for breakfast

Italian families don’t skip the breakfast. But in contrast to the large number of Europeans, Italians eat breakfast in small portions.

 Italian rule number six: They rarely drink carbonated beverages

Very you will rarely see that an Italian person drink any carbonated beverage. Eventually carbonated water comes to mind. Iced tea or smoothie also does not belong to regular drink of population of the Apennine peninsula. But cappuccino belongs!

Italian rule number seven: They don’t eat junk food

If you ever entered into classic Italian supermarket you have certainly noticed that the part of chips and fizzy drinks is very small. Italians rarely nibbled or practice to eat junk food. Generally, in this country, almost no one does not eat after dinner. Mozzarella before sleeping, when you watch a series or a movie? Of course not! If they feel hungry they will eat some fruits.

Italian rule number eight: They don’t eat pizza every day

We’re sorry, but we have to disappoint you. Italians do not eat pizza all day and every day, nor recommend that you need to do that. In Italy, pizza is kind of food you eat if you go out on Saturday or Sunday in the city with friends. Also, the Italians are the biggest fans of pizzas which is rich in various types of cheese and vegetables and having a bit of dough and calories and is full of nutrients and fiber.

Italian rule number nine: Dinner in small portion

The last meal is reserved to be a small portion meal (if you do not go out with friends). Typical dinner includes soup (minestrone), lower portions of pasta served with a small serving of cheese and vegetables.

Italian rule number ten: They are not on diets

Italians do not belong to this group of nations that are insanely inclined to diets and maniacal training. Want to lose weight? Avoid fried foods and as a sauce on the pasta use domestic tomato sauce and vegetables such as broccoli, mushrooms … And the last tip, but most important: Eat without guilt, get comfortable and enjoy a great life!