Dr. Dominique Fradin-Read

  A well-balanced diet means eating the right quantity and quality of food. It denotes healthy eating as a standard given that it includes a variety of nutritious food such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and lean proteins. Moreover, food patterns depend on the specific eating diet of a person and various patterns exit for those following a Mediterranean or Vegetarian diet. It should also be assumed that these food group recommendations come in nutrient-dense forms. Hence, calories acquired from added sugars, refined starches, solid fats, alcohol should be limited. In order to accomplish this, knowing how to portion food effectively is the key. It starts by knowing what each person’s “macro-nutrients” needs each day are. We call macro-nutrients carbohydrates, protein and lipids (fat). They are the nutritive elements of our food that our body uses for energy and to maintain the structure and function of our organs. Depending on individual goals, age, and he...

  Dominique Fradin-Read  with her father in Versailles at Christmas time Aside from its rich flavors, Mediterranean cuisine is widely known for its health benefits.  The Medi t erranean Diet Foundation  (2015) illustrated it as “a valuable cultural heritage that represents much more than a simple, rich, and healthy nutritional guideline. It is a balanced lifestyle that includes recipes, ways of cooking, celebrations, customs, typical products, and various human activities.” The advantage mostly comes from its ingredients given that various superfoods such as whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and olive oil are included in a recipe. Although they still consume fish, eating less meat and more plant-based food are also part of its objectives. Most of these are beneficial in keeping a heart-healthy lifestyle. In general, I can testify that the Mediterranean diet advocates for a clean and balanced diet selection of food by outweighing good fats over the bad. The keys to a...

  Dr Dominique Fradin-Read Biarritz Hotel du Palais Being French compelled me to embrace the history and culture of my country of birth, conveying it through forms of art or literature. I translate this to my medical practice –healthy living, anti-aging, and hormones as my central focus highlights the significance of natural beauty; our body serving as a canvas that reflects its owner.   When people hear about France, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the Eiffel Tower. It serves as the icon of Paris and represents the symbol of love due to the thousands of marriage proposals witnessed by the elegant tower every year. Something that I have been far too familiar with but still delights me every time. Aside from that, France offers other places and experiences that deserve a spotlight–indulging in the true French culture that highlights the reality of living like a local.   Stroll through the Charming Old Quarters of Paris The quarters of Paris are the hi...