People in comments, remember these comparisons arent about nationalism bs. On article that exemplifies the cultural differences between the Native Americans and the Spanish Explorers is the third-person biographical narrative called The Collision of Cultures. The narrative gives the reader insight on what the indians and the explorers pre-judgement of one another, based off of what the parties believed with their religion and moral. You might assume that the French have to spend all their time in the gym working off those heavy meals, but you'd be wrong. The UK and Europe have their own compromised industries. I live in Heinzs home town, (Pittsburgh) and the Heinzs were and are Jewish, not Christian. The Aztecs decided this was enough and take out Cortes and his men. In America we're told breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so we often make it a heavy meal of meat, cheese, and potatoes. They pay way more for their food. Christmas Day. But I will try harder with your GOOD COMMON SENSE that is shown in your blogs and website. Im glad I gave up processed foods, its so much easier. In contrast, French onion soup is actually from France originally. The French have a knack for finding the joy in slow-prepared meals because they are not only more nutritious as opposed to their fast-food counter parts, but the food tastes exponentially better. French are often perceived as rude and arrogant. Thanks for the info, I always wondered why the same food in the UK tasted worse! French children dont have their own menus when they go to restaurants. Cortes made an effort to encounter the way of life of the indigenous people and gives credit to them on their successful voyage. The long history between Native American and Europeans are a strained and bloody one. Now compare US with Frances versionif you can find any. Great article. The Average Calorie Intake by a Human Per Day Versus the Recommendation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Adult Obesity Facts, The Week: Why the French Are (Finally) Getting Fat, Frontiers in Psychology: Broad Themes of Difference Between French and Americans in Attitudes to Food and Other Life Domains: Personal Versus Communal Values, Quantity Versus Quality, and Comforts Versus Joys. Sorry, butspoiler alert:Frenchpeople do much more to keep their bodies healthy than a lot ofAmericans do. The evidence of this runs the gamut from fast food places to boxed cake mix to cereal to candy and even oatmeal you cant escape it. Michelle Kerns writes for a variety of print and online publications and specializes in literature and science topics. Although artificial dyes are common in America, that doesnt make them okay to eat. I live in the UK- born in Isle of Man. What could be easier than getting healthier through good food and great company? Required fields are marked *. No wonder people in England are much skinnier and healthier than Americans. It would really be great if you one time did a petition abut the McDonalds fries in the US and/or the Mountain Dew. That degree of disclosure actually seems like a good thing. The stories you care about, delivered daily. According to a study by SFgate,only 10% of American children get an adequate intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, while in France, over 40% of children do. If we read countless books about the French and flock to France, it's often in the hope of shedding that cultural baggage and living out the sensual attributes evoked in that proverbial Je ne sais quoi. But short of a revolution in this country (and whos got time for that?) My daughter moved to Mass from california/ hawaii 2001 with boyfriend from there. And it gets worse. Americans seem to have a fascination with other countries' diets. Very, very few organic restaurants or restaurants that arent using these toxic ingredients. Could any of this be related to different labeling requirements? We live in a matrix in America. Bananas in the us are 49cents per pound, while in Australia, they are 65cents per pound, in season. The Aztecs successfully did so until Cortes retaliated to capture a native land. just remember that you are what you eat. No trains like Europe and uk! Execution Clise sees a fundamental difference between U.S. and French decision-making: Americans tend to focus on execution, whereas the French are more likely to emphasize the deliberative process, she says. Thank you for your continued hard work Vani. And yes, the UK is a far less capitalist country than the USA. Each encounter was by a different explorer and were 27 years apart as well as many miles apart. And I forgot to add, human morality and decency can be found among Jews (and Muslins and Buddhists and Hindus) too. Is there a place or website that anyone knows of where an American can buy the superior version of these goods? Cultural differences between US and France Dinner is Served Much Later. I would also like to see corn syrup, sugar and palm oil removed from all products. A 2012 study found that one in four Americans eat fast food at least once a day. On his trip when he arrived in Hispaniola the Taino people living on the island welcomed and were gentle with him and his men. The similarities of the American Revolution and the French revolution can be seen by examining the root causes, the rebels, and the lasting impact of both revolutions. 5. Oh, childhood. As I understand it, part of the reason that Heinz did so well was that it was in tune with the pure food movement of the last quarter of the 19th century and he helped pass the Pure Food and Drug Act 1906. Similarities Between French and American Revolution in regards to "Leadership Change". While the difference between the two may be partly a result of genetics or cultural attitudes towards food, obesity specialist Dr. Jean Marc Catheline contends that the French -- like many of their Mediterranean neighbors -- traditionally follow a diet that stresses eating habits that would be healthy for everyone. Here are six of those differences: 1. The French don't eliminate any food groups altogether and instead live by the everything in moderation rule. You might assume that the French have to spend all their time in the gym working off those heavy meals, but you'd be wrong. I spent years investigating the differences between European and American food products, and what I found disgusted me. Smoking There are several similarities between the two countries regarding smoking laws. I dont understand why America can get away with poisoning the population. . Despite the fact that they are not, in fact, French, fries are still very popular today in France, where they are called pommes frites. I continued to eat only fairly healthy, but in general, I just felt better. In Australia, my soy milk was $1.19 AUD. French and American culture might have much in common, but some notable similarities define each country, with one being food. Posts may contain affiliate, sponsorship and/or partnership links for products Food Babe has approved and researched herself. The films 1492, Christopher Columbus and Christopher Columbus: The Discovery are unique in that they all cover the same time period, the same Native Americans and the same general story, which should be common to nearly everyone in North America. Get started with these tips and tricks to make this transition a whole lot easier. Kids may express themselves more in the US. Photo courtesy of @crematology on Instagram. Both American and French revolution was geared towards changing the leadership style that was being practiced in their countries. We here for a good time, not a long time. The French are notorious for their butter-clad, flour-filled meals, but they seldom feel the adverse side effect of a high-fat, high-carbohydrate diet like we do in the United States. There is a simpler explanation as to why US foods contain so many unnecessary, and usually harmful, (notably sugars and junk sugars like HFCS). It does not remove additives from our food supply until they have been proven dangerous which can take a very long time and a lot of red tape. But I still DO EAT a lot of junk. In the narratives, Letter of Discovery by Christopher Columbus and Castaways by Alvar Nez Cabeza de Vaca, they exemplified the overall environment of the New World. Even today, labeling requirements in the EU are not as strict as they are here. I began buying a good amount of my foods at Natural Grocers/ Vitamin Cottage many years ago. Oh well, so much for saving a buck or two. France is considered by many to be the birthplace of gourmet cuisine, which Julia Child introduced to millions of Americans in the 1960s with her seminal cookbooks and spirited TV show. Pourquoi? So, we can tell the two apart based on how they were prepared. It is the main reason that asians are able to ingest so much sodium without the added heart disease or hypertension. Reply. seriously? So the options are here. Topics: Culture, Europe, France, food, international relations, The nation that brought us the baguette is now counting carbs. Companies like Kraft-Heinz, Kelloggs, PepsiCo, and Quaker sell safer, better products oversees while making inferior versions to sell to Americans. In the U.S., you can often purchase a loaf of French bread, but this is a far cry from the crusty baguettes that the French are so proud of. The amount of emphasis on freshness in French cuisine cannot be undermined. And very little of what they serve even resembles real food. Herman Cortes however encountered a much more advanced Native American group in Meso America; we formally know this area to be Mexico. Have you ever wondered if French fries were really invented in France, or what they call French onion soup in Paris? Its not to say in the UK this never happens but it is much, much less frequent. Overall, there were many similarities between the American and French Revolutions. Americans, according to a 2011 study published in "Frontiers in Psychology," value food quantity over quality, and they tend to eat larger portions at each meal than the French, leading to excess calories and weight gain. When the Europeans arrived at this new-found land, they discovered what they considered to be an entirely new species of humans, the Native Americans. Kiss on the cheek is fairly common if that individual is particularly close. They are more formal in nature, especially if they are meeting somebody for the first time. . Should I move to England? I havent eaten any food thats been frozen, canned or packaged for the past 6 years and I feel so much better eating foods that are fresh and loaded with phytonutrients,antioxidants and probiotics. With support from kings through financial aid and moral guidance, a new peak was reached upon the arrival of Columbus in the Caribbean islands off the mainland of the Americas. French fries, on the other hand, are chunks of fried potato. Both versions of Doritos are horrible, but American Doritos are covered in artificial dyes made from petroleum (Red #40, Blue #1, and Yellow #5). But an. In the 16th century Spaniards Herman Cortes and Christopher Columbus set out on endeavoring journeys in search of new worlds. Read all the labels. In Your Holy Name Jesus! It doesnt work like that. Breakfast, called ptit-djeuner (literally: small lunch) is usually just a snack with a morning coffee. Megan Smith Purdue University May 16th, 2016 The French are notorious for their butter-clad, flour-filled meals, but they seldom feel the adverse side effect of a high-fat, high-carbohydrate diet like we do in the United States.