There is not an ounce of Corn Syrup in a 12 ounce New York Strip Steak. The French water their wine (I do to) but that is not living richly. Bourbon might sound French but is very American. I was talking about eating not the whole of your article. Mitigating with walking or exercise, well, who is more obsessed with exercise than some Americans.
No Corn Syrup in French Fries either.
About knowing when to stop. That really means stopping before you feel satisfied. Where is the joy in that.
I think the French might be heathier because on average they are better educated and smarter. Smart like an idiot genius. Suffer living "smarter" to live a longer less satisfying life.
TEK