New author of What a joy to grow old (ed. Solar), Sophie Davant addresses the issue of age through all possible spheres: the body, beauty, transmission, self-confidence, food… Her niche? Show how much we are lucky to grow old if we continue to take care of ourselves.
“ A chance that is not given to everyone », recalls Sophie Davant who refers to the loss of her mother, who died at the age of 44 from very aggressive breast cancer.
Through this work published on October 5, 2023, the host of Europe 1 and France Télévisions, who has just passed the 60-year mark, shares his advices, punctuated with opinions from doctors and experts, who can help those who aspire to continue to honor their bodies over time. For Top Santé, Sophie Davant shares her eating habits. In summary ? Pay attention to your diet while having fun!
“I’m quite a sweet tooth, but I’m lucky enough to prefer savory to sweet”
If she had to name the foods always present in her kitchen, Sophie Davant would start witholive oil. “ I always have very good olive oil at home », Tells us the host who recommends taking inspiration from the Mediterranean diet in her book to stay in good health.
“ In summer, when you are lucky enough to have lots of colorful fruits and vegetables, and good olive oil, it’s easy to do. This diet is a source of vitamin C and many antioxidants. It’s not only good, it’s also excellent for the body and for delaying cellular aging. “.
Indeed, it is for this reason in particular that the Mediterranean diet was elected for the 6e once, the best diet in the world. It is also beneficial for your cardiovascular system. So you can imitate Sophie Davant in the kitchen. Your heart will thank you!
And because a balanced diet is nothing without spices and aromatics, Sophie Davant also seems to be one of the people who love tasty cooking. “ I still have lots of fresh herbs (chives, parsley, basil…), I like dishes that have flavor with a mix of texture and crunch. I also make sure to always have Sesame seeds to mix with my salads. It’s excellent ! “.
The host tells us she likes to vary the pleasures in the kitchen. In another register, she cooks potato very often. Her “guilty pleasure,” she shares.
“I’m quite a sweet tooth, but I’m lucky enough to prefer savory to sweet, which solves the dessert problem. What I find hard to resist are potatoes, fried or cooked in olive oil with duck breast. I sometimes cook the potatoes in the melted duck fat. I treat myself to this guilty pleasure quite regularly! », Sophie Davant tells us before adding that for her, “ cooking should be fun and a source of pleasure “.
