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Written by Alessandra Bulow. Brought to you by FoodandWine.com.

With little fat and lots of inventiveness, legendary French chef Joël Robuchon creates big flavors.

I count myself among the 45 million Americans currently on a diet, consulting weight-loss gurus at every turn. But no pep talk has ever been as compelling as my recent chat with Joël Robuchon, the world’s most Michelin-starred chef. At his L’Atelier in Manhattan, he spoke passionately about his commitment to healthy eating—touting his favorite ingredients (“One should eat cumin every day!”) and championing the scientists who advise him (“We the chefs have a responsibility to learn about the chemical makeup of food!”). (more…)