Looking for a diet you can really live with? Think French.

If you like cheese, you’ll love this diet. 

According to Dr. Will Clower, author of “Eat Chocolate, Lose Weight,” the French have the right idea by enjoying full-fat cheese with just about every meal. He says full fat is easier to metabolize and that chemicals in fat-free foods can actually disrupt the hormones and metabolism which can lead to weight gain.

Chess is high in protein and calcium and helps you to feel full longer. Look for unprocessed cheese and just have a few bites. And of course you’ll want to finish that off with some chocolate. Dr. Clower says the people who lose weight eating chocolate are those who eat it the most consistently. The higher the cocoa content, the more you can eat. Always opt for solid, dark chocolate and try ¼ ounce a day.

Wash it all down with some French Champagne. Two glasses a week can help protect your brain from age-related memory loss.