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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I looked through my food log and these are the big differences I can spot.

- More raw fruit in the US 
- More grilled meats in the US. 
- More red meat in Europe although I don’t eat a lot overall because I don’t like it very much. 
- More meats and fish with sauces in Europe
- More bread in Europe
- More crackers in the US (I will have a snack of hummus, cheese, and crackers sometimes, never eat crackers in Europe)
- More rice in the US
- More tofu in the US
- More pasta in Europe
- More raw veggies in the US (carrots, celery, bell peppers, salad greens)
- More cooked veggies in Europe. 
- More eggs in the US 
- More plain yogurt (sometimes with muesli) in Europe 
- Cheese is about the same in both (I love cheese)

I’m wondering about gluten intolerance and may try a gluten free diet here. 
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Doesn’t tofu have estrogen in it? Could that be causing a difference?
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OP here. That’s a really interesting observation. Stir fry tofu, veggies, and rice are a staple of our weekly diet here. I eat tofu probably twice a week minimum in the US. [/quote]

Other counties with lower average weight than US eat more tofu without issue. Are you using heavy oils with your stir fry? Oil is a very calorically dense food. I know some people lose lbs quite easily by cutting out or cutting down on oil. [/quote]

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