Learn that culture can be a very powerful way to teach us how to eat, and how the French have traditions and customs that help them eat well. The French eat at regular times, have routines about the order that courses are served, and believe it is important to eat with other people. Even though the French eat less food than Americans, they spend 135 minutes a day eating while Americans spend 74 minutes. Taking more time to eat can increase the enjoyment and satisfaction we get from food.