Skip to Content

10 Parisian-Style Healthy Meals

Dr. Jean-Michel Cohen, author of The Parisian Diet, unlocks secrets to the healthy French lifestyle with 10 quick and easy recipes that will help you lose weight and keep it off.
Egg Mimosa
© Bernard Radvaner
Losing weight doesn't have to mean deprivation. Famed nutritionist Dr. Jean-Michel Cohen unlocks the secrets behind the healthy French way of life in his book, The Parisian Diet, and shares 10 quick and easy recipes here that will change the way you eat, look, and feel — for good. Bon appetit! Excerpted from: The Parisian Diet by Dr. Jean-Michel Cohen, © 2013 by Flammarion. Used by permission of the publisher. All rights reserved. Buy the book
1

Egg Mimosa

Egg Mimosa
© Bernard Radvaner

The ever-popular deviled egg trims down with a filling that includes yogurt, parsley, and lemon juice in place of traditional mayonnaise.

Recipe: Egg Mimosa

2

Banana Pear Milk Shake

<p>A banana gives this milk shake texture without packing on the calories while a pear sweetens the deal. Added bonus: This healthy breakfast (or snack) only takes 3 minutes to prepare.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/banana-pear-milk-shake-recipe-del0813%22 target="_blank">Banana Pear Milk Shake</a></p>
© Bernard Radvaner

A banana gives this milk shake texture without packing on the calories while a pear sweetens the deal. Added bonus: This healthy breakfast (or snack) only takes 3 minutes to prepare.

Recipe: Banana Pear Milk Shake

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
3

Gazpacho

Gazpacho
© Bernard Radvaner

Chock full of fresh vegetables and fired up with a dash of Tabasco, this chilled soup is a warm-weather favorite.

Recipe: Gazpacho

4

Butternut Squash Soup

<p>The high micronutrient content of this butternut squash soup fills you up and staves off hunger pangs — a win-win dinner plan.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/butternut-squash-soup-recipe-del0813%22 target="_blank">Butternut Squash Soup</a></strong></p>
© Bernard Radvaner

The high micronutrient content of this butternut squash soup fills you up and staves off hunger pangs — a win-win dinner plan.

Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
5

Carpaccio Potato Salad

Carpaccio Potato Salad
© Bernard Radvaner

Dipped in olive oil and topped off with beef carpaccio, basil, and shaved Parmesan, this is one potato dish that you can indulge in guilt-free.

Recipe: Carpaccio Potato Salad

6

Grapefruit, Cottage Cheese, and Shrimp Salad

Grapefruit adds a refreshing, burst of citrus to chilled shrimp while capers counterbalance with a salty intensity.
<p><br/><strong>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/grapefruit-cottage-cheese-shrimp-salad-recipe-del0813?click=recipe_sr" target="_blank">Grapefruit, Cottage Cheese, and Shrimp Salad</a></strong></p>
© Bernard Radvaner

Grapefruit adds a refreshing, burst of citrus to chilled shrimp while capers counterbalance with a salty intensity.

Recipe: Grapefruit, Cottage Cheese, and Shrimp Salad

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
7

Curried Lentils

<p>Lentils are the protein-packed stars of this easy, two-ingredient dish. Throw in some curry powder and you have a 100% fresh, healthy meal.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/curried-lentils-recipe-del0813%22 target="_blank">Curried Lentils</a></p>
© Bernard Radvaner

Lentils are the protein-packed stars of this easy, two-ingredient dish. Sprinkle in some curry powder and you have a pure, healthy meal.

Recipe: Curried Lentils

8

Potato and Scallop Medley

Potato and Scallop Medley
© Bernard Radvaner

Sautéed scallops pair up with potatoes tossed in a fresh, aromatic dressing highlighted by mint, chives, parsley, and lemon juice.

Recipe: Potato and Scallop Medley

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
9

Stuffed Tomatoes

Stuffed Tomatoes
© Bernard Radvaner

Six ingredients and 40 minutes (with only 5 minutes of prep time) are all it takes to whip up these oven-baked tomatoes stuffed with ground beef.

Recipe: Stuffed Tomatoes

10

Veal Cutlet with Oven-Baked Carrots

Veal Cutlet with Oven-Baked Carrots
© Bernard Radvaner

Rosemary infuses tender veal with a savory, woody flavor while curry gives the accompanying oven-roasted vegetables an exotic undertone.

Recipe: Veal Cutlet with Oven-Baked Carrots

Watch Next 
preview for Meals & Cooking
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below