Eating Quotes

“I gobble the food down, trying to imagine that I am sitting at the table with them. Trying to imagine myself as their daughter again, and not what's left of her.

A cuckoo trying to fit back into the egg.”
― Holly Black, The Stolen Heir

“Sweet potato. Mashed yams covered in beef jerky. French bread. Butter. A warm bowl of couscous. It's like she's trying to feed an army.
"I'm not very hungry," I say.
"It's not like you to refuse breakfast," she says with a wink. And my heart stops, because Mom winks just like Grandma used to. "And you barely ate last night. You need sustenance."
I join her at the counter, trying not to think about how without a third stool at the center to balance our family out, the counter feels much wider than it is.
Our breakfast begins quietly, just the hum of the fridge in the background.
I add butter to my yams, and the spoonful melts in my mouth, warming me up from inside out. I scoop up the little cuts of beef jerky individually, leftover from last night, chewing on them with my eyes closed. I let the salty flavor spread over my taste buds to wake them up one by one.
I then pull my bowl of milk couscous closer, breathing in the cinnamon-fragrant steam.”
― Rebecca Carvalho, Salt and Sugar

“Mit etwa sechzehn begann ich das erste Mal, genau zu protokollieren, was ich an Nahrung aufnahm, und vorbereitetes Essen in Plastikcontainern mit in die Schule zu nehmen: alles im Dienste der Gesundheit. Seither nehme ich ab und zu und ab und zu. Und manchmal ab, ab, ab und dann sehr viel zu.”
― Judith Holofernes, Die Träume anderer Leute

“Food is not everything, they say, but it means the world to a starving person.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson, Night of a Thousand Thoughts

“No matter which end of a hotdog you take your first bite from, I’ll tell you you’re eating it backwards. I’m serious, I think you may be dyslexic.”
― Jarod Kintz, The Lewis and Clark of The Ozarks

“Research shows that people enjoy eating with others more than eating alone, and that food tastes better when consumed in the company of others. From infancy, eating food together is perceived as a cue for social connection. Those who share food are seen as more friendly and intimate. Moreover, those who eat together trust each other more and collaborate more efficiently.”
― Dimitris Xygalatas, Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living

“Another cloud bank drew across the moon. In the darkness, she ate. She ate as the ravenous hunger spurred her on. She stripped flesh from bone and savoured the metallic warmth of blood on her tongue. She kept eating and ripping and chewing. Soon she would be full. Soon. Almost.”
― Marcel M. du Plessis, The Curse of Balar

“In our current world, checking of cell phones is a commonly observed compulsive displacement act known to reduce anxiety. In situations where food or drink is available, eating and drinking could serve as a displacement act. It makes sense that, over time and with environmental support, these schedule-induced consumptions could become persistent, generalized habits. This process represents what many people report as -I eat when I’m bored-. Perhaps a more accurate descriptor is, -I eat when experiencing a compulsive need to so something during a period of minimal reinforcement-.”
― Leighann R. Chaffee, A Guide to the Psychology of Eating

“Another cognitive fallacy, -dose insensitivity-, also was observed among participants studied by Rozin and colleagues. Dose insensitivity refers to our tendency to evaluate a food as equally healthy or harmful, regardless of how much was consumed. That is, something is harmful in large amounts, it if often viewed as similarly harmful in small amounts. Dose insensitivity undermines moderation and encourages adoption of fad diets that rely on strict adherence to or elimination of foods or sometimes entire food groups.”
― Leighann R. Chaffee, A Guide to the Psychology of Eating

“The bonus cookies in the grocery basket could be considered -irrational- as they require extra cost and effort to purchase and do not align with goals for a balanced diet, yet eating the cookies will generate a positive reward.”
― Leighann R. Chaffee, A Guide to the Psychology of Eating

“My heart is broken, Nell thinks. But in our family we don't say, "My heart is broken." We say, "Are there any cookies?" One must eat. One must keep busy. One must distract oneself. But why? What for? For whom?”
― Margaret Atwood, Old Babes in the Wood: Stories

“For this reason perhaps food passes into excrement, that we may not be lovers of luxury.”
― St John Chrysostom

“I used to think being healthy was eating organic, but I now realize it is identifying and correcting nutritional deficiencies with supplements and identifying environmental sensitivities.”
― Steven Magee

“Smiling, he smuggled me an extra-tender ear of buttery sweet corn, which I gnawed to cob in three seconds. Aware I no longer ate human. Rather like a homeless dog.”
― Robert Newton Peck, Cowboy Ghost

“The first time someone suggested that I write about my adventures was when I had just arrived in Lebanon. He looked at me with sincere curiosity, puzzled too. We were seated in a large kitchen at a friend’s house, having lunch. It was a beautiful yellow brick house, on top of a hill, very bright, the garden in bloom, wonderful colors and my story of poverty and gloom in Kosovo couldn’t be a greater contrast. We drank lovely Lebanese white wine, ate warm flatbread with labneh, foul, sujuk, and plenty of other mezze dishes.”
― Ineke Botter, Your phone, my life: Or, how did that phone land in your hand?

“I had a really fat friend. The next time I saw him he looked like me! He said he lost the weight by eating as much tuna as he wanted. It was hard to recognize him without his excessive weight!”
― Steven Magee

“Eating anything that is not natural is likely going to make you fat!”
― Steven Magee

“Food intolerance reactions would make me become very fatigued and sleepy after eating!”
― Steven Magee, Pandemic Supplements

“Most people are eating too much and exercising too little. If you cannot get the food down, then the exercise must go up.”
― Steven Magee

“Eating is important for your survival. But eating as a passion is a matter of a choice.”
― Mitta Xinindlu

“Barbara was all too familiar with the reality that boys are very different from girls. For example, their sense of humor is different. A group of boys can watch old "Three Stooges" episodes and howl with laughter while girls just shake their heads in confusion, wondering what's so funny. Boys' eating habits (and preferences) are also very different than girls. It's not that one is right and the other wrong. It's just that a boy finds nothing strange about a ketchup-and-peanut butter sandwich, or a cold piece of pizza for breakfast, or putting French fries inside his hamburger. In a boy's room, it's not altogether unlikely to discover a petrified chicken bone or a year-old empty Coke can stuffed into the back of a sock drawer.”
― Jeff Kinley

“When it comes to internal contradictions, vegans don’t have brain farts; they have grain farts.”
― Sol Luckman, Musings from a Small Island: Everything under the Sun

“Saad Jalal -Healthy eating refers to the practice of consuming a balanced and nutritious diet that provides the body with the essential nutrients it needs to function optimally. It involves making food choices that promote overall health and well-being while reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Here are some key principles and aspects of healthy eating:

Balanced Diet: A healthy diet should include a variety of foods from all food groups. This typically includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins (such as poultry, fish, beans, and tofu), and dairy or dairy alternatives. Balance is essential to ensure that your body receives a wide range of nutrients.

Portion Control: Eating the right portion sizes is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight. Overeating, even healthy foods, can lead to weight gain. Learning to recognize appropriate portion sizes can help control calorie intake.

Saad Jalal Toronto Canada - Limit Processed Foods: Processed and ultra-processed foods often contain high levels of added sugars, unhealthy fats, and sodium. Reducing the consumption of these foods can improve overall health. Opt for fresh, whole foods whenever possible.”
― Saad Jalal Toronto Canada

“Saad Jalal Toronto Canada - Boost Your Immune System with Healthy Eating

A robust immune system is your body's first line of defense against illnesses and infections.

While genetics plays a role in immunity, your diet plays a crucial part in supporting and strengthening it.

By making mindful choices in your eating habits, you can boost your immune system and enhance your overall health.

Saad Jalal said water is crucial for overall health. It helps with digestion, regulates body temperature, and supports various bodily functions.

Aim to drink plenty of water throughout the day, and consider reducing sugary drinks and excessive caffeine consumption.

Nutrient-Rich Foods: Incorporating a variety of nutrient-rich foods into your diet is key. Vitamins like C and D, minerals like zinc, and antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains help fortify your immune system. Citrus fruits, broccoli, spinach, and berries are excellent choices.

Saad Jalal Toronto Canada - Protein for Immunity: Protein is essential for the production of antibodies and immune cells. Lean sources of protein, such as poultry, fish, beans, and tofu, provide the building blocks your body needs to fight off infections.”
― Saad Jalal Toronto Canada

“You know there are starving orphans who’d kill for that roast and my eggs,” Nick argued back.
“They can have ‘em.”
― Ellen Mint, Mistletoe Latte

“What we eat is determined by the food around us, its price and how it's marketed--that is what needs to change.”
― Chris van Tulleken

“Eating behavior is predicted by consideration of immediate consequences, whereas exercising behavior is related to consideration of future consequences. Compensatory health beliefs are the expectation that engaging in healthy behaviors can compensate for unhealthy actions.”
― Leighann R. Chaffee, A Guide to the Psychology of Eating

“Our body certainly learns from the signals associated with energy balance to adjust behavior: we respond to interoceptive cues to initiate eating when hungry, and food deprivation clearly increases food-seeking behavior in animals.”
― Leighann R. Chaffee, A Guide to the Psychology of Eating

“There is no denying the fact that we humans are a voracious bunch of animals. Its almost as if our insatiable appetite is trying to fill a bottom less belly carved out by the past hungers our ancestors experienced. That’s why the most gluttonous survived. We are also a fickle and forgetful species. There’s one thing, though, we’ve never been able to forgive or forget, and that’s hunger. Even if we tried to forget, it wasn’t long before another famine came along to retell a very old story. Which is why we should all be excused for our rapaciousness -its literally been hardwired into our DNA.”
― Sharon Moalem, The Better Half: On the Genetic Superiority of Women

“There is no denying the fact that we humans are a voracious bunch of animals. Its almost as if our insatiable appetite is trying to fill a bottomless belly carved out by the past hungers our ancestors experienced. That’s why the most gluttonous survived. We are also a fickle and forgetful species. There’s one thing, though, we’ve never been able to forgive or forget, and that’s hunger. Even if we tried to forget, it wasn’t long before another famine came along to retell a very old story. Which is why we should all be excused for our rapaciousness -its literally been hardwired into our DNA.”
― Sharon Moalem, The Better Half: On the Genetic Superiority of Women