“The French eat a lot of fat but they are not fat.”
I’m constantly hearing about how the French guzzle butter by the pound but are charmingly svelte, but when I go to France I can’t help but notice that the nicotine consumption particularly among women is approximately quadruple what it is in the U.S. Cigarettes are not only an appetite suppressant but nicotine is also a metabolism accelerant.
Also, it’s a fact that most Europeans walk more than the average American as the typical lifestyle of commuting/shopping is less car-oriented.
I’m not saying sugar consumption differences play zero role, but I suspect sugar’s role isn’t as great as you think.
Maybe deodorant causes obesity, so the French are safe from the problem.