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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have family and work in Europe and have to go to Europe for work and family regularly. Many years ago, I noticed that whenever I went to Europe I lost a few pounds effortlessly every time, even if it felt like I was eating all the time there. And that has happened every single time I’ve gone: I go to Europe, I lose 5-10 lbs effortlessly (depending on length of stay), I come back and gain it back immediately. I also noticed that I felt less bloated and had less aches and pains. So I started tracking things more rigorously. At first I thought maybe it was portion sizes, but I don’t eat huge portions in the US and have a pretty healthy diet here. When I tracked food it became clear, I eat MORE food in Europe and it’s less healthy (more restaurants, etc.). Then I thought it was more walking, but I have a fitness tracker and while I walk slightly more in Europe, I also don’t do my hard workouts when I am there so I think that’s a wash.

I just returned a week ago and after a few days back in the US, I felt bloated and I noticed a lot more aches and pains, even though I’m now eating healthy home cooked food I prepared myself. I lost seven pounds on this last trip but have already regained two. I’ve come to the conclusion there is something I eat here that my body doesn’t react well to. I eat a reasonably healthy diet here (proteins are fish, poultry, and tofu, for instance). I don’t do anything strict like low carb or vegan. I don’t eat sweets often.

How do I figure this out? As I get older, the difference in how I feel is becoming more and more noticeable. I’ve been back a week and I just feel kind of low-grade worse, especially the stiffness. I think it must be something in my diet but how do I figure this out?[/quote]

Many of my friends have said the same. They eat more and more dense foods in Europe and lose weight.

The plant paradox book discusses that the way fruits and veggies are grown and harvested here in the US may be a cause. We get more unripe fruit and veggies because of the shipping distance. [/quote]

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