Dietician: The French Paradox refers to the unusual concurrence in the population of France of a low incidence of heart disease and a diet high in fat  The most likely explanation is that the French consume a high quantity of red wine, which mitigates the ill effects of the fat they eat
So North Americans, with nearly the highest rate of heart disease in the world, should take a cue from the French: if you want to be healthier without cutting fat intake, drink more red wine
French men consume as much red wine as French women do, yet French men have a higher rate of heart disease than do French women.