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Is European Bread Really Better?

Americans traveling abroad often rave: “The bread in Europe just feels better!” A recent New York Times feature asks why so many people report eating baguettes, croissants, or pizza in Paris or Rome with “zero discomfort”—while back home, a sandwich loaf leads to bloating or foggy fatigue. There are real reasons behind this bread divide, and Le Pain Quotidien’s approach puts these findings into practice daily.

A person in a white chefs coat slices a round loaf of rustic bread on a wooden counter, with several slices and crumbs visible next to the loaf.
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