So Where’s the Chocolate Group? As we have said, we’re not…
““So Where’s the Chocolate Group? As we have said, we’re not going to pull a fast one. There are no forbidden foods, because deprivation doesn’t work. All of the above guidelines are intended as a balance over time—which means even if you eat a candy bar, it will eventually average out. When you have let go of the diet mentality and have made peace with food, you will discover that you sometimes have a desire for food that has no nutritionally redemptive powers. We call this food play food. We prefer this term to one of the most commonly used terms to describe what’s considered unhealthy foods—junk food. The term junk food implies that there is no intrinsic value in this food—in fact, that it probably should be thrown in the garbage can. But we feel that this thinking is unwarranted. There are times when a piece of red velvet cake or a stick of licorice is just the food that will satisfy your taste buds. And eating these types of foods doesn’t mean you are an unhealthy eater.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Rejecting moral judgments about food; embracing a balanced, flexible approach to eating.
In simple terms: Food isn’t inherently good or bad; enjoy it mindfully.
Key Takeaway
Practice intuitive, balanced eating.
Themes
nutrition
mindful eating
food relationships
balance
diet culture
Mood
balanced
practical
encouraging
Type
Candy bar:0
Chocolate:0
Eating:1
Food:1
Intrinsic value:1
Junk food:0
Taste buds:1
Unhealthy:0
Unhealthy food:0
Unhealthy Foods:0
Considered Unhealthy:0
Forbidden Foods:0
Food Implies:0
When to use this quote
- meal planning
- social events
- stress eating
- health coaching
Key Concepts
intuitive eating
food psychology
behavioral nutrition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate cravings from emotional eating?
- What balance works for your lifestyle?
A Different Perspective
Over‑indulgence can still harm health.