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How do Italians eat pasta, pizza, and gelato… and still stay fit?
If you’ve ever asked this question — this video is for you.
I’m Italian, born and raised in the south of Italy 🇮🇹
And today I’m revealing the real Italian food secrets nobody talks about.
Spoiler:
❌ It’s not genetics
❌ It’s not dieting
❌ It’s definitely not protein shakes
It’s real food, balance, and a lifestyle that makes eating feel like magic ✨
In this video, you’ll learn:
🍝 Why carbs are NOT the enemy (and how Italians actually eat them)
🥩 The Italian protein “secret” we’ve been using forever
🧠 The simple formula Italians follow without counting calories
🍽️ What a real Italian day of eating looks like
🚫 Why avoiding ultra-processed food changes everything
No guilt.
No powders.
No food fear.
Just authentic Italian habits that let you enjoy food and stay fit.
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49 Comments
Do you want me to show you an entire week of Italian meals? ❤
The women selling the produce in your video are not exactly "thin and fit" Just saying.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I’m American with very disordered eating, this was spot on! ❤❤❤
You're so beautiful!!!
Thank you for the delicious and beautiful video:)
Greetings from Ukraine, which still refuses to give up!
A real Woman, do you have an older sister 🤌🙏
You're absolutely right, Irene. Processed foods are responsible for obesity and unhealthiness, both of which are the reason why so many Americans have health problems even in their younger years. The food and health industries in America operate as a conglomerate and are corrupt; they care only about profits. The tragedy of the American diet is that so many Americans' tastes have been formed around processing agents, preservatives, and refined sugars of which such diet consists. It's mostly why Americans skip the vegetable, fruit, and real food sections when they go to grocery stores. Worse, many of them prefer to dine out in restaurants serving essentially the same unhealthy foods.😔
I only eat whole and real foods, comprising mainly fruits, vegetables, and sometimes fish and I can say I'd have to try really hard to put on weight eating large portions of them.
Americans are lazy, they don't like to cook they like everything predone by the stores, restaurants and they can't control the ingredients… they're actually poisoned by the food industry because the stores and restaurants doesn't use quality ingredients due to profits. Also Americans doesn't like to walk or exercise, they're jumping in their cars and drive everywhere… let's not mention portion control to Americans…they have invented open buffet "all you can eat" they compete who can get a profit from this type of eating 😅
sontuosa e formosa
Greetings from Athens! We love Italian food, pizza, parmezan cheese and pasta specialy!
Looking great in that dress! 😉 mama mía
♥ Italian ♥ italy♥Italian food
You are so fricken cute!!!
Italians really have mastered the art of living and eating well. As an Englishman, I must admit to being kind of envious!
Thanks Irene!
Wrong. Latest statistics show that Italy has the highest percentage of overweight and borderline obese pre-teen and teenagers among all European countries. Adults don't do much better either.
There is only one way to eat – The Italian way 👍✌️🤌🇮🇹 Grande Contributo, Irene !
Molto Grazie. Ho fame adesso.
The reason why Italian women are so thin is because they have to keep running away from the Italian men. I would have you speak that English with your accent all day long and never get tired, it is so sensual, Mamma Mia I need a bourbon.
I watched your video and it inspired me to cook a lovely bowl of pasta with chicken and veggies for my family. We had a really nice Italian dinner as we took our time slowing enjoying and savouring every delicious bite! All thanks to you Irene! Grazie!
Yes!! Would love to see what a week of Italian meals look like!!
Seems like I am already eating the proper Italian way. thanks for sharing. Also you look beautiful and happy. Good for you, God Bless 😊
Thank you, Irene. Always learning something new.
I just need an italian Goddess to help me with my American diet:)
Yo those pasticciotti from Martinucci are top 5 pastries in all of Italy. Unbelievable. Along with crostatine con fragole di bosco in Nemi, Castelli Romani 🔥🔥🔥
I as an American eat like this and am still fat! I have pcos which is an endocrine disease that affects hormones! I’m pretty sure they fill our food with straight poison at this point!
Bravissima Cara Irene ❤
Love your videos and looking forward to vacationing in Italy in’27. Quick question. Is all your flour milled flour? I thought that was the biggest difference between Italian and US pasta and breads.
Viva Italia !!!!
Another wonderful video! Thank You Irene! Can you make similar episodes in Italian? Besides the beauty of the language, it will help me to practice my listening skills in Italian. Dont stay away so long. I really look foreward to your videos. Thanks!
You talk about Italy all the time (and make money from it) but you live in London, UK… A bit hypocritical.
me, an italian watching this xD
L'industria alimentare U.S.A è un'associazione per delinquere DelMonte e Monsanto ne sanno qualcosa, i vostri agricoltori non si fanno problemi ad usare sementi OGM ,purchè aumenti il guadagno,l'industria della trasformazione usa dosi massiccie di zucchero e sale per dare un gusto a roba che nemmeno i maiali mangerebbero… e questo spiega la vostra meraviglia quando mangiate una semplice insalata in italia… Dimenticavo il peggior ristorante "italiano" in U.S.A Olivegarden dovrebbero pagarmi loro per mangiare quella roba…
cuz it grows on place you like so u do not call it fat?
Italians do get fat.
grazie
I live in NYC, I had a roommate from Italy, he would have a big plate of pasta in the middle of the day, that was his only big meal for the day, the rest of the day he would have yogurt, fruit etc, he was slim
The secret? Eat da food that de Italian mamma cooks fresh with care and love.
Good genes.
Less over processed and more fresh, simple foods.
La Passeggiata.
Different city layout (more smaller cities with everything within walking distance AND at normal prices) than in North America.
Pride. Women, in Italy, are proud of looking good. In North America, wokeness means that looking good has become negative and synonymous with the objectification of women.
Because there isn't plastic on it, nor weird toxic chemicals…
ITALIAN FOOD IS GROSS: CHICKEN PARM, BALONEY, PASTA ALFREDO, EUWWW
Italians are the best when it comes to cuisine😊😊😊😊 so naturally and healthy food 🥑🥝 plus they really know how to enjoy their meals – no rushing or eating while walking to work😅
What a beauty lady
You look every year more happy, healthy, and beautiful. The good food, nice weather, low stress, and physical activity all make a difference. Sending blessings to your great culture and people!
Mio Dio, Irene, quanto sei bella 🌹🍷
I really love and enjoy listening to your accent Irene. And also appreciate your insight on healthy eating habits.🙂 Myself I enjoy pasta almost daily, maybe even to much. I hope to visit Italy someday soon. 🇮🇹
Amen! my secret too (my Dad is from Verona)
Simple – The QUALITY of food in Italy is MUCH better than in the United States!
This is the normal way of eating) I am always eating this way even when I live in the states but I think many dont understand the concept behind it. Preparing a meal every days sure it takes some time but it is fun and you know with certainty what you put inside your stomach. Grazie Irene!
Why did you delete your older uploads?