HOW ITALIANS STAY SKINNY? (Learn from an Italian how to eat everything without gaining weight)
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But how do Italians eat all that PASTA and PIZZA without getting fat? And the ICE CREAM?
If you've planned your holiday to Italy and can't wait to try all those foods you've always dreamed of but are afraid of gaining a few extra kilos, watch this video!
I'll reveal all the secrets which, handed down from generation to generation, allow us Italians to maintain excellent physical shape without ever depriving ourselves of anything!
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I lived in Italy for a year and I ate everything and lost weight!!
Two simple reasons
Food is fresh
You walk a lot and lots of hills
I ❤ Italy
What an incredible country and culture!! 🙌🏻
Lots of hills?!? Im going
It won't have anything to do with the food being fresh or not, it's purely to do with being in a calorie deficit. Take in less calories than you burn then yes, you will lose weight.
@@icex69rzIt has a lot to do with foods being fresh, high quality and not ultra processed like here in the US
I disagree. Italians are getting more vital nutrients from their food compared to Americans because they have higher food standards. Don't use GMO or pesticides in most of their food.
@@OsAbliNgin911 I don't disagree about the quality of nutrients, but that doesn't change the basic fact of losing weight vi's calorie deficit. This isn't a fact you can change based on the quality of food.
The Italian soil is much better than American soil. I mean a tomato grown in Italian has higher nutrient content compared to American tomato because Italy has higher food standards and don't Glyphosate so much, which makes a huge difference.
Then why did all these Italians come to America and there still coming here my wife and I are both in good shape u just got to watch what u eat. Kids have more money here to spend on junk. Most people over there don't have the money so yes they grow there own. If your a vegan here in the US there's ways to make your soil good for planting vegetables. There's an actress that's really into health and vegan and shows how she and her husband do their soil. Buy because if my wife and my age we must be doing something right.
@@bobs1356 The soil is messed up in the USA because everybody uses Round Up to kill weeds on their yard and it is heavily advertised, so it is accepted. Everything they do in the USA is for money. They don't care about the people's health. The FDA is not even regulating food well because there is not much money in it for them like there are in drugs. Hence why people in the USA who are truly healthy have to be good at reading food labels. I mean GMO has to be labeled and known in Europe for food companies, but not in the USA. Hence why most of the food fraud happens in the USA because FDA don't have strict food regulations.
@@bobs1356 Perhaps you and your wife have good gut bacteria. Having healthy gut bacteria helps with staying in shape too. It has been scientifically proven. People naturally in good shape usually have better gut bacteria than an obese person.
Yes , I think the more strict regulations to avoid all the bad stuff is overall for Europe ( union européenne) to a certain degree… I think it is also in France and Greece, etc
Yes. Wonderful. Portion control, eating socially, and eating intuitively.
Oh please....Italians are like a refrigerator in their rear....full of pasta and salami
I can eat 10k calories and not gain any weight. calories doesnt make you fat. I eat more now in my 30s than when I was fat and overweight when I was 9-11 years old.
I was in Italy for one month and lost 20 pounds , like you said, balance, portions, activity, and planning is key. Thank you for great video
Italy is beautiful! Sunshine, mountains, lakes, picturesque towns and villages, beautiful women, amazing coffee and pizza! THAT's why! It's such a low stress country!
And one important point is: Italians cook with love and care and great respect to the food. Meal ingredients are so much more expensive, but often from better quality! It's a total different mindset like e.g. we Germans have (many & cheap)
I am Italian and have lived in the U.S most of my life... everything you state here is very true.
The American diet isn't abundant in fruits and vegetables. It's definitely all about fast food. The portions are also very large.
I love going back to Italy and enjoying beautiful food... it's rare to see morbidly obese people.
Love your channel! Keep up the good work❤
That's interesting - while we do have a faster lifestyle and need more to-go food, fruits and vegetables are present in almost every meal. And the times I've been to Italy and spent extended time there - I was given WAY more food in bigger portions and more courses than in the US. (No this wasn't at restaurants, I stayed with families there) - And I had the biggest stomach ache the whole time! I was the only one not finishing my plate!
Scarpetta just might be the greatest Italian invention.
Ironically, Patricia Cornwell is not Italian, but I totally agree ❤
I’m Italian and I don’t know any Italians that are skinny I’m normal weight but not skinny and was mostly raised on a Mediterranean diet!if you are Italian and skinny then it probably is genetic and not what they eat 😊
Portions definitely must play a huge role. In America our portion sizes are outrageous! I went to an Italian restaurant yesterday and everyone packed up their food. Goes to show we are not meant to eat that amount of food they give you in restaurants. Honestly it’s enough to feed two people.
Born in the Netherlands and living in Thailand for the past ten years with my Thai wife, we are discussing our move to Italy next year. Videos like yours are helping us to get the right feeling for the Italian culture. Thank you. 😘
They don’t really eat breakfast- maybe a tiny corner to and coffee. So really they eat 1-2 meals of high quality per day. No snacking, food is enjoyed w friends and family. And they move constantly.
Cornetto
Stay away from sugar, fast food, and high fructose corn syrup.
Not a trouble here... When police control also commercials, ingredients and other stuff....
Also seed oils. And you will be fine
Basically the average American diet & consumption.... it's like they're deliberately poisoning us
Also italian pasta goes through different processing that is higher quality than in America.
It is easy to stay away from high fructose corn syrup outside of the USA and North America in general because it is banned in most of the world.
This has to be the most sensible advice on how to eat (and how to live). Italians truly understand how to have all the wonderful things in life without overdoing it. Great video!
Everytime I visit I have cappuccino (or 3) and cornetto al pistacchio and I lose weight because I walk 10km a day.
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Always makes my day when a new video from Irene pops up. Beautiful 😍
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Moderation, mix of food items and movement are key. Thanks for the amazing video.
I'm American but I have always admired Italian culture. I recently prepared Osso buco, it was great 😁. Thank you for sharing your wellness tips.
I think it's because their food is not loaded with chemicals.
I love how you mentioned the little things!! Like using more olive oil than butter. Or how socializing plays a role in eating: you tend to eat slowly as you talk and listen, you’re not rushing cos the stories also nourish you. So you stop when you’re actually full and not mindlessly stuffing yourself. Also how coffee should be drank without sugar. And all the walking. Such great tips!!
Olive oil has more calories than butter.
@@mikehawk302 That's true but calories aren't everything...
There are 3 main points in favor of olive oil compared to butter. Firstly, olive oil has a better fatty acid composition than butter, as it consists primarily of unsaturated fatty acids (such as those found in fish, avocados and nuts). Background: Unsaturated fatty acids have several double bonds between the carbon atoms. In comparison, there are saturated fatty acids (such as those found in butter, cream and sausage), where there are no double bonds between the carbon atoms. Unsaturated fatty acids are therefore more reactive and can be used in a variety of ways in the metabolism. The German Nutrition Society therefore recommends replacing saturated fatty acids with unsaturated fatty acids. This reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and the cholesterol concentration in the blood. Secondly, olive oil contains vitamin K, vitamin E, provitamin A and, above all, polyphenols. Background: Polyphenols are natural antioxidants that slow down the formation of free radicals in the body and counteract oxidative stress and cell damage. They are antioxidant, blood pressure regulating and anti-inflammatory.
butter is good too. the French use butter as well as north Italy
In the 1820's, an Italian Count visited the young United States and observed how people would devour their meals without a word, then be off.
You always motivate me to adjust my lifestyle and improve who I am.
No Keto/Vegan/Carnivore nonsense in sight. I really wish I was Italian. We have gone CRAZY here with food in the west lol
Balance and actually enjoying your life is key!! ❤❤
I’m constantly embarrassed by the stupidity of my fellow Americans 🤦🤦 just stop eating slop and move around
Why is it nonsense? Food restrictions do exist and no everyone can eat whatever they want due to health.
@@juliacortes3109 In my experience, 99.9999999% of people who are on one of these fad diets do not need to be. They are in a cult most of the time.
It is refreshing.
Food in America is tainted and people don’t realize it. I lived in Italy for 3 years and they ate pasta every single day for lunch.
Irene you don't even know that how much I love your vlogs and your vlogs are always so so beautiful you are my inspiration and I wish you have a blessed week ahead😭🥹♥️✨
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I genuinely been watching your videos for a while and it is unfortunate that you don't upload as much because your vids are fun to watch and enjoyable even if it was just normal cooking vlogs or showing us around the city or anything to be honest. Hope can you upload more and keep it (:
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Great tips and common sense. Balance is key as well as pride and joy in what you eat and how you care for your body
Irene, you hit the nail on the head when it comes to eating wisely. Portion control is so important. If you can control the portions, you can eat just about anything.
Beautiful video, amazing content. Grazie Irene. ❤
Top tips for a healthy, long life. Natural, seasonal ingredients and eating until you feel satisfied instead of stuffed are key. La dolce vita indeed! Italians understand. Lovely video.
People in Europe seem to walk a lot more than Americans. Plus they don't indulge in so much fast food. However there is a danger of over indulging in great European food as an outsider. My friend from Canada decided to move to Paris for a job. He gained 70 lbs. in one year. It was all those sauces, bread, and wine. The fact that France has more than 350 types of cheese did not help either.
Exactly! And french lifestyle and cuisine are also different than italian ones. Italians don't eat much sauces with their meals if at all. We use lemon, olive oil, vinegar salt pepper etc
The walking in Europe is the main difference. There is also less snacking on junk food in Italy, but when I was there 15 years ago everyone was smoking!😡 I loved the quality and taste of the food. But honestly, the Nonnas were the fattest people I’ve ever seen!
Calories in calories out.
@@mikehawk302 Of course. Anyone who doesn’t understand this fact is delusional. Prisoners of war were never overweight.
Great video. Portion control and movement ❤😊
It‘s really useful for me！！！Thanks a lot to share❤ portion and balance
Hii Irene, thank youuuu for this beautiful video, it reminds me my grandparents that were born in Firenze. My parents are from Cordoba, Argentina. Greetings from Miami Irene 🇮🇹🇦🇷🇺🇸❤️
Thumbs up Irene!!!!
You are the most interesting about the video! Grazie🎶
My Sicilian mother would have loved you. Great video, grazie.
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I love hearing you talk about something you’re confident talking about. I love this video.
Great video. I’ve just been told my cholesterol is high, probably due to a very sedentary job, and bad diet throughout winter. I’ve decided to try to change my lifestyle and adopt a more Mediterranean approach. Easy to do when the weather is nice, but definitely harder when the sun isn’t shining. I’ll be taking into account the advice you’ve given.
I hate a sedentary job, so I think your effort is worth everything you're giving it.
Even investing in far better outdoors clothing and footwear. Maintaining activities.
Even moving to a healthier USA city or state to live in… if one has to.
My desk job definitely precipitated in a number of unfortunate health consequences. And I cook/eat very healthy.
Staying ahead of it it all with self care is the key. Like a serious job one takes care of.
I will be in Italy in May.
I can't wait!
Because their food is not 90% chemicals like the USA.
All food is made from chemicals. What's the alternative? The fatalli peppers I'm raising as organically as possible this season consist of chemicals. My body consists of chemicals. WTF do you mean?
@@christopheroliver148Americans are brainwashed
Ciao Irene🎉 Grazie per il video! Mi piace tante il cibo dell'Italia. Mi sento sempre in salute quando vengo in Italia e mangio. Volevo dire hai una bella famiglia e sei una bella persona ❤. Mi apprezzo molto tutti hai fatto con questi video. 🙏
amazing tips! i love italy
Bravissima non vedo l ora di poter cucinare per te ❤❤❤
I haven't been to Italy yet but been to Ticino a few times which is in Switzerland for those that don't know. Awesome channel by the way and keep the videos coming
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and insights
Really nice video Irene, I just subscribed to your channel and liked it!
As an Italian living abroad, I'm often asked "why don't Italians get fat?", or "how can you eat so much?", etc. (disclaimer: I am a very thin person 😆) It got to the point I started doubting our diet and culinary choices.
However, I soon realized that what non-Italians often perceive or think about our diet is not so true. You very well explained it in the video, talking about our breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
Living in Slovakia, I realized that e.g. they might not always eat pizza and pasta (it's a common misconception that Italian always eat that anyway), but they eat very fatty foods, being it cheeses, butters, meats, etc. and the same applies to many tasty dishes from all over north/northeast Europe, or with fast food, etc.
Fizzy drinks is also something very common 'abroad', while we normally only drink water with our daily meals - especially at home!
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Well, thanks for teaching me about your culture and culinary habits
Amazing❤
Irene you are lovely !!
When I was in Italy last year, young people were all thin but some of the middle age or older people were not all so thin.
no where near american size, but not like there younger cohort.
also no one snacks they smoke like a chimney.
My grandparents were from Castlevetrano, I grew up in an Italian neighborhood and my great aunt owned a restaurant just around the corner from us, everyone was fat and diabetic.
You were eating too much
LOTs of mouthwatering dishes there! 😊
Irene, parli bene del buon senso. La vita è davvero una questione di equilibrio.
Sei saggia per i tuoi anni. Questa sarà la mia ispirazione per la mia vita in Italia.
Un video ben fatto e dal contenuto interessante.
Absolutely true i am from the UK and my wife is Italian beautiful and what a brilliant Cook 😊
a very good video. very informative its all true. the food in italy is great. and i remember going for long walks after. the body and mind felt great , you can live forever
I always eat huge portions of food. No matter if I’m exercising a lot or not. Usually if I exercise a lot, the portions I eat don’t really matter much
Thank you, Irene. You're a sweetheart. Mi piace molto la cucina italiana!
If your in the UK at times u should go to Iceland supermarket & buy the spicy meat pizza by piccolini , you’ll be amazed how good it is , love the video , you cheer me up :)
Bro….where do I even start with this?? You are telling somebody from south Italy they need to come to the UK to try frozen pizza from Iceland supermarket??? Have you lost your mind?!
@@stefan2serb calm down fella lol
Scarpetta = Sopping in English--I just lost 20lbs and am pushing for my second 20 lbs cut out carbohydrates for three months but I love looking at your food
Great video. Italian food is my favourite!
As a side note, here in Spain, the meal distribution (when eating at home) is almost the same: very frugal breakfast, pasta/rice/legumes for lunch and cooked veggies and meat/fish for dinner.
No snacks, save for something we call 'merienda', around 6pm: something sweet (but a very small portion).
Also, lots of walking. Although, sadly, that's changing lately ...
It's simple, eat smaller meals/snacks throughout the day made with more natural ingredients and keep moving.
What do you think about Italian diet? Let me know here 👇 Love you all 💓
I have always wondered if you are a doctor or a nurse or police officer who works night shift is it okay for them to drink cappuccino at night when they wake up?
I think its going downhill. adapting more of an American diet. Weights are going up actually.
I think Italians have a good relationship with food
I remember having dinner in an restaurant near Montepulciano, the pizza's we had were so delicious, we ordered a second one! 😂
a lot of americans sit all day, drive all day, and then the food we eat is not whole and is totally processed.
i’m one of those americans and i hate that our country was built for companies and not people. but i’m learning to make it work!!
#1 thing is that Italy does NOT spray their wheat with folic acid, which is a poison and does not convert into folate.
Nice video, and good life lessons
Italy is amazing🥰
What about your vino? All your Italian food looks so wonderful. Here in America we eat too much fast food & processed foods that makes us overweight.
First time I came across a vid of yours and YOU! So awesome to take in this ‘balance’ of yours and Italy and #winWIN
I make my own pasta. And I love pasta with Peas. ❤ I also love eggplant made like chicken frances ❤ and I absolutely love Italian pastries with espresso 😊
Ciao Bella! What would an Italian bring to work for lunch? Or does everyone go home to eat? Unfortunately in Canada the huge majority of people have to travel anywhere from half an hour to an hour or maybe more. There's no way to go home for lunch
Beautiful foodie!!
Hello Irene, thank you for another great video! today I have a question, kind of asking for your advise, I am looking for a guide for one day in Verona on May 16, 2024 and I was wondering if you are interested in doing that or if you can recommend someone to me. I don't know what part of Italy you live at but I thought maybe you be close to Verona! Before you ask I did checked online but most guides either did not responded to my email or they were booked. Can you please help me.
I am Italian and I can tell you now that my whole family has weight problems.Even though we're skinny, my italian grandmother's, we're always on diets.wine and bread every day doesn't help.
Absolutely love your videos what a stunning lady you are keep up the good work Irene 👏
Same with asians. We eat 10 plates dim sum, etc and are thin. 😂😂😂😂😂. 5 '8" 185lb. Im currently not working, but everyday i clean the bathroom, kitchens, living room, bedroom, floors, laundry , cutting grass, picking my kids, friends from, school, activities, cooking, shopping,
Very similar, we always work for the family 😅
This video is packed with good advice., especially for Americans. Listen carefully. Lots of Italians also have beautiful, flawless skin, like the charming, hostess in this video. Diet might have something to do with that.
Here in Portugal is very similar the we eat and the way we see food ☺️ a lot of love in our food! We eat a loooooot of fish 😁
I love Portugal ♥️
I went to Italy and was the lowest weight I ever been. It’s not how they eat their glycemic level in bread is lower. They do not put sugar in their bread. It’s a lot
Of health codes. Just better food. Nothing to do with what they actually do.
نحن فى رمضان وشاهدت الفيديو شعرت بالجوع . الاكل الايطالى لذيذ جدا. . سلام من ليبيا
Now i know... 😊
Your videos are amazing you should do a video about the cost of living where you live
I spent 2 weeks in Italy last year, I ate lots of carbs and I lost 5 pounds. I think I walked a lot more than at home
This food looks so good 😅🤤
When I was young, like her, I had no problems with weight. When I got into my 60's and I had problems. For me, I had to eat vegetables and meat and cut out the carbs like bread and pasta.
I love your videos! Unfortunately I'm eating 250g of pasta usually haha. big estomago
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I'm from the US and have been here in Italy for about one year, the food is so good and much better quality. Italians look much healthier and are very beautiful. I was in Milan recently and noticed a large crowd of people waiting on the sidewalk and thought they might be in line for an art exhibit or a club but turns out it was a McDonald's!!! I hope US fast food and large chains do not come over here and ruin things.
We move and walk a lot, mainly balanced meals, yet we tend to overeat sweets and cake a bit to much for my liking. I have eggs or something savory for breakfast just to get some protein in the morning. If I just have carbs it will leave me hungry really soon.
Calories in calories out. Combination of putting the fork down when you're full and a little bit of physical activity whether it be walking or whatever.
And we are not drinking a lot of sugary beverages like coke. Most of Italians if they are drinking sweet beverages are without sugar and maybe ones or twice a week
I am sicilian but I have a bad genetic 😂 I get fat if I eat just one thing more than what my body deserves. Now I am doing boxe and calisthenics and finally I'm fitting well
Hi Irene, great video. Is the 70 - 100 grams of pasta cooked or dry weight? be interesting to know.
Dry 😊
Oh phew! I was worried! 😂
Italy 🇮🇹 is a beautiful country especially the almalfi coast. Plus the food has fresh ingredients and it’s delicious. Italians don’t eat sweets everyday as well. The pasta is healthier in Europe than America. Sugar is very addictive so I stay away from sugar.
Hi Irene,
I love your video. I am 100% Italian. My dad‘s parents are from Sicily and my mom‘s parents are from Calabria. I like you. I wish you were over here in the United States so I can take you to breakfast lunch and dinner. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇮🇹💚🤍❤️
Is 100g of pasta dried or cooked?
Thank You
Dried 😊
honestly who cares, i just love you Irene!!! Im Italian, portion is the key !!
Apparently, they only get fat in Brooklyn and Jersey. You'd think they'd be even more fit with the track suits, but here we are. I didn't live in Italy but I did live in Provence. Similar diet, similar amounts of walking. Lost 50 pounds.
“Moderation in all things” - Terence, Roman playwright circa 160 BC
Brava Irene, fai più video, io ripasso inglese😂
Excellente
Gracie Mille! ❤
I would also say that most on the original italian dishes are really damn well-ballanced