[GilGil]

The funny thing about this is that it is probably total BS.

I come from France. I am 58. Been here 30 years. My family in France of my parents age who are between 80-90 all ate what would be considered the worst diet ever meat, cold cuts, pastries, fatty sauces, bread, cookies, chocolate, butter, lard, and tons of sugar etc.

And they show no signs of dying. This makes me very leery of all this crap.

[fwdude]

The funny thing about this is that it is probably total BS.

I'm convinced that cancer is largely genetic, with a heavy dose of high levels of carcinogens as a big factor (smoking.)

I, too, know a lot of the "Greatest Generation" who LOVE sweets and fatty foods - I think these foods were even much WORSE in the post-WWII years. These folks are in their 80's and going pretty strong, cancer free.

[1_Rain_Drop]

"My family in France of my parents age who are between 80-90 all ate what would be considered the worst diet ever meat, cold cuts, pastries, fatty sauces, bread, cookies, chocolate, butter, lard, and tons of sugar etc."

WHAT?!! no WINE?!!!

Seriously now. I think food and ingredients are different in France... and they know how to eat. They savor and enjoy their meals. Americans tend to gulp down their meals.

[Calpublican]

Is it possible they eat more fruits and vegetables than the typical American diet?

[Stand W]

God bless you Gil We give France a bum rap a lot on here but look who is showing leadership. And not from behind