Traditional French food is high in fat, with butter as the number one ingredient; however, now a lighter, fresher way of cooking French cuisine has been introduced: "nouvelle cuisine." Nouvelle cuisine focuses on fresh ingredients with cooking methods that provide flavor without the abundance of calories and fat. For a healthier French option, consider:
- Steamed mussels in white wine broth
- Mixed green salad with vinaigrette dressing
- Whole grain baguette
- Entrées flavored with herbs, lemon and vinegar
- Entrées with fish that is broiled or baked in a wine-based sauce
- Ratatouille
- Crêpes filled with flambéed cherries
- Poached pears in wine
