Food Quotes by Harley Pasternak

You cannot out-exercise a bad diet.

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I'm a big sweet potato fan.

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I've been a big fan of cottage cheese my whole life.

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To benefit your metabolism, your appetite, and your waistline, snacks need to have protein and fiber.

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In addition to protein, edamame is a great source of fiber and mono-unsaturated fats.

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I think the U.S. has ultrasensitivity about weight loss.

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Lentils, beans, and other legumes, such as chickpeas, are all excellent sources of fiber.

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Eating breakfast revs our metabolic engines so that they're ready for prime calorie burn all day.

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I love the convenience of a protein shake, and not just for after a workout.

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A meal is a when you eat something that incorporates multiple food groups.

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I'm not a vegan - especially when it comes to protein quality. I stick with the traditional proteins.

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The key to finding protein for your snacks when you're on the go is making sure said snacks don't need to be…

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Only 1 to 2 percent of adults have a real food allergy. This gluten thing is a... whatever. It's not an allergy…

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Dark bread like rye or pumpernickel is much healthier than the refined white bread favored by many Americans.

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I grew up in a household where both my brothers had Type 1 Diabetes, so I was raised eating healthy food with…

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There is a world of difference between foods fortified with synthetic vitamins and minerals, and eating vegetables, fruit, and other whole foods…

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Make your plate colorful. A lot of Asian countries make it a point of having five colors present on every dish, which…

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In America, we eat until we're full, which means we usually go past the point of satiety because satiety actually follows digestion.

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Some antiquated diet books will tell you to shun all fats if you want to lose weight, but in reality, it's not…

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Through my work as a nutritionist and trainer to celebrity clients, I've had amazing opportunities to travel the world. In my experience,…

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Dietary fiber provides a whole slew of health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. It not only promotes 'regularity,' it also reduces…

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Different foods have different effects on our body beyond their calorie count. Our metabolism, hunger, blood sugar, and hormones respond differently to…

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All fats do not behave the same way in your body, and certain fats, including the omega-3 fats in salmon and other…

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One piece of white bread has the same calories as three egg whites scrambled with peppers and onion. Which option do you…

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To ensure maximal fiber intake and to identify true whole-grain products, do the 'flip-and-check.' Flip to the nutrition facts label and list…

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Don't let yourself get stuck without a healthy snack option. If you allow yourself to get famished at work, you're going to…

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Our bodies have a finely tuned, built-in detoxifying system: It's called our liver, and it can detoxify our bodies better than any…

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Life is too short. If we're in Italy, have pizza and pasta. But not every day.

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I've never seen or heard of a healthy sausage or bacon of any kind.

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Megan Fox finally listened to me... she is now a salmon fan. She will have salmon at least once a day. She'll…

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Smart snacking is an invaluable weapon against cravings and poor food choices. For me, this translates to three meals and two snacks…

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The joke may be that no one likes fruitcake, but if that were the case, they wouldn't appear on store shelves every…

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The Swedes prepare their food through curing, smoking, pickling and boiling. Pickling food contains digestive-system-friendly probiotics, and while boiling may not be…

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Your levels of cholesterol are primarily dependent on your own body's production rather than the result of eating animal fats. Moreover, some…

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I review all the riders for my music clients and make sure there's healthy food and snack options, like strained yogurt, fresh…

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Though typically paired with words like 'organic,' 'harvest,' or 'natural,' almost all granolas are fattening.

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Couscous is not a grain. I repeat, it is not a grain. Much like its brother spaghetti and its sister ravioli, couscous…

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I grew up in a typical Ashkenazi household. My bubbe actually lived with us. She'd make us the traditional colorless, beige, heavy…

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I used to love eating canned fruit. Once I learned how to read a food label, I learned that canned fruit is…

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While many processed foods are full of salt, and excessive salt intake is associated with hypertension and other conditions, salt is essential…

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