ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

French paradox

The French Paradox is a phenomenon where people in France have lower rates of heart disease than people in many other countries, even though they eat a lot of food that isn't very healthy, such as cheese and wine. Scientists don't know for sure why this happens, though experts think it might have to do with the way people in France eat. They usually enjoy their meals and take the time to savor every bite, and because of that, they might be eating less overall. This can help keep their hearts healthy!