Im a doctor why the French diet beats the Mediterranean diet for obesity, longevity and colon cancer

Hold the hummus and pass the camembert. For decades, Americans have been told that eating like the Greeks is the gold standard for good health.But Dr.

Michael Aziz, an internist and author of “The Ageless Revolution”, argues that we should have been looking to Paris all along.“The French diet wins in every category,” Aziz told The Post, uncorking a full-bodied case for why fromage might just beat feta when it comes to staying slim and living longer.It’s not just because of the cigarettes. “The idea that the Mediterranean diet is ideal comes from the Seven Countries study, which showed that diets that are low in saturated fats can prevent heart disease,” Aziz explained. But he’s not buying it.Aziz argues that the study cherry-picked countries, conveniently leaving out places like France and Switzerland, where saturated fats are a staple but heart disease rates remain surprisingly low.As a result, Aziz said the public turned their backs on butter and cheese and embraced the Greek method instead — a move he believes was a mistake.“No doubt, the Mediterranean diet is great.

It is high in vegetables, fruits and whole grains — seven to 11 servings a day to be precise,” Aziz said. “But the Seven Countries study was done on farmers who were very active in the fields working out hours to burn those excess calories from bread,” he continued. For most Americans, though, that’s not the reality.Aziz insists the Mediterranean diet doesn’t fit with our sedentary lifestyles and can lead to weight gain — going so far as to call it a “dangerous diet” for anyone trying to slim down.Let’s dive into the specifics. “The French diet is better for our weight,” Aziz said. Just look at the numbers.

Globally, Greeks rank 43rd for obesity rates, while the French come in at 143 — one of the lowest in the world.Aziz believes the secret lies in portion control, which he argues helps keep calorie intake in check without relying on restrictive...