One of the most common New Year resolutions is losing weight, especially since December involves so many family dinners, celebrations and parties. I'm not a fan of diets because I believe that changing habits permanently is the best way to lose weight and keep it off (not an easy task). However, there's a new trend in diets that I'd like to write about: the Dukan Diet.

A Michelin star is a quality rating given to restaurants around the globe. While most people have heard the term “Michelin star”, not everyone knows where this name comes from.