Eat Food, Not Numbers

April 24, 2015 By Patricia Chuey

Choose food for what it provides, not what it lacks. Opt to try a new recipe because it looks delicious and wholesome, not because of the numbers in the nutritional data at the bottom of the page. I’ve never been interested in food math and don’t feel such numbers are contributing to improved health. Over reliance on numbers detracts from looking at the ingredients and honestly assessing wholesomeness. Eating well is a much broader, total picture concept than simply making food decisions based on numbers. I create recipes for a living. I provide nutritional data upon my clients request, but support a movement towards not doing any ‘eating math’. #ChueyOnThis #NoDietMath

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