While Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron should enjoy the culinary specialties of Greece (they were welcomed this Friday at the presidential palace in Athens for an exceptional dinner), the President recently spoke about his eating habits, particularly when getting up. And if Emmanuel Macron readily admits to falling for fatty and salty foods, what should we think of his breakfast? Is it truly healthy? The opinion of Pauline Pied, dietician-nutritionist.
So what does the President eat for breakfast?
It was during a video filmed with the influencer Tibo InShape that the President of the Republic spoke about his tastes and habits in terms of food. He also admitted that he loved good French dishes – veal blanquette, chicken and fries, cordon bleu topping the list. – before admitting that he enjoyed having a “light” lunch whenever he could. “Raw vegetables, a simple dish, fish or white meat”, he admitted.
At breakfast, Emmanuel Macron also stood out by favoring simplicity.
“You want to know everything! (laughs) At home, I’ll have yogurt, fruit, often almonds and nuts so I don’t get the cravings,” he confesses.
If on paper this meal seems rather balanced, it could benefit from some improvements, believes our expert.
An overall well-constructed meal
For the expert, Emmanuel Macron’s meal has several good points.
“Do we really have the right to criticize our breakfast? Not really. Especially since, in absolute terms, it seems completely balanced to me, especially if you’re short on time: it’s a quick breakfast to eat. It can in fact be consumed in less than five minutes, while remaining consistent… and also allows you to last over time while avoiding fatigue.” assures Pauline Pied.
However, one element is missing: starchy foods. In other words, wholemeal bread, oatmeal and other unsweetened cereals.
“Eventually, it could lack a little starch. But overall, I find this breakfast satisfactory. It is also the type of breakfast or snack that I offer to my patients who do not have a lot of time to devote to it and who want to eat quickly, without complex preparation”, underlines the dietician.
In summary, Pauline Pied says she is won over: “It is certainly slightly perfectible, but overall effective and suitable”,
she concludes.