--- title: "19 Food Quotes By Summer Sanders" description: "19 Food quotes by Summer Sanders. Plus more from Summer Sanders and more Food sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/961/summer-sanders-7995_after_i-have-a-big-bag-of-m-m-s-in-the-pantry_2565616.png" --- > [I have a big bag of M&M's in the pantry, and I have a scoop after lunch. That's my treat.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-have-a-big-bag-of-m-m-s-in-the-pantry-and-i-have-a-scoop-after/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/961/summer-sanders-7995_after_i-have-a-big-bag-of-m-m-s-in-the-pantry_2565616.png) > [I slice up a ton of cucumbers, celery, carrots and red and yellow peppers. Keep them in your fridge so you always…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-slice-up-a-ton-of-cucumbers-celery-carrots-and-red-and-yellow/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/76a/summer-sanders-7995_always_i-slice-up-a-ton-of-cucumbers-celery-car_1002870.jpg) > [Honestly, if I can plan out a few meals ahead of time, I feel much more organized.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/honestly-if-i-can-plan-out-a-few-meals-ahead-of-time-i-feel-much-more/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/280/summer-sanders-7995_ahead_honestly-if-i-can-plan-out-a-few-meals-a_3040733.png) > [When I was training for the Olympics, I didn't eat the way I should have. I missed out on much-needed protein and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/when-i-was-training-for-the-olympics-i-didn-t-eat-the-way-i-should/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab2/summer-sanders-7995_carbs_when-i-was-training-for-the-olympics-i-d_3208554.png) > [Once you learn the basic rules of good nutrition, you'll realize it's not so complicated. It doesn't matter if you're running errands…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/once-you-learn-the-basic-rules-of-good-nutrition-you-ll-realize-it-s/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ccb/summer-sanders-7995_all-day_once-you-learn-the-basic-rules-of-good-n_744374.jpg) > [A great way to get all the right nutrients is to make a colorful plate - mix of good vegetables, carbohydrates, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/a-great-way-to-get-all-the-right-nutrients-is-to-make-a-colorful/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/80a/summer-sanders-7995_add_a-great-way-to-get-all-the-right-nutrien_3142331.jpg) > [A lot of my struggles with nutrition date back to my swimming days. I was a super-skinny young girl who would go…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/a-lot-of-my-struggles-with-nutrition-date-back-to-my-swimming-days-i/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/510/summer-sanders-7995_about_a-lot-of-my-struggles-with-nutrition-dat_2175205.jpg) > [My healthiest habit is eating a healthy breakfast every morning. I never miss breakfast. As a busy mom, there will be days…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/my-healthiest-habit-is-eating-a-healthy-breakfast-every-morning-i/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b51/summer-sanders-7995_along_my-healthiest-habit-is-eating-a-healthy_1312309.jpg) > [I used to carbo load. But then I ran my first marathon, actually on a whim. All I could think of was…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-used-to-carbo-load-but-then-i-ran-my-first-marathon-actually-on-a/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8ed/summer-sanders-7995_actually_i-used-to-carbo-load-but-then-i-ran-my-f_775599.png) > [I am addicted to cereal. I am one of those people who just loves their cereal morning, noon and night. Kellogg's message…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-am-addicted-to-cereal-i-am-one-of-those-people-who-just-loves-their/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/556/summer-sanders-7995_addicted_i-am-addicted-to-cereal-i-am-one-of-thos_953784.jpg) > [Make sure that when you look at your plate, it's a beautiful blank canvas to start with, and you want lots of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/make-sure-that-when-you-look-at-your-plate-it-s-a-beautiful-blank/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/98f/summer-sanders-7995_beautiful_make-sure-that-when-you-look-at-your-pla_741834.png) > [When people say, 'Hey, wanna come to our house for dinner?' I say, 'Yeah, what should I bring?' They say, 'How about…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/when-people-say-hey-wanna-come-to-our-house-for-dinner-i-say-yeah/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/624/summer-sanders-7995_about_when-people-say-hey-wanna-come-to-our-ho_1870202.png) > [I love KIND bars. My favorites are coconut and almond and the dark chocolate and sea salt because staying fueled helps keep…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-love-kind-bars-my-favorites-are-coconut-and-almond-and-the-dark/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/723/summer-sanders-7995_almonds_i-love-kind-bars-my-favorites-are-coconu_840498.png) > [I'm really conscious of the amount of food I eat, but I don't deny myself anything. For example, I have a really…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-m-really-conscious-of-the-amount-of-food-i-eat-but-i-don-t-deny/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/92a/summer-sanders-7995_amount_i-m-really-conscious-of-the-amount-of-fo_2608851.png) > [Quite simply, my diet has and will always be everything in moderation. People look at Olympic athletes and think they must cut…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/quite-simply-my-diet-has-and-will-always-be-everything-in-moderation/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/af4/summer-sanders-7995_always_quite-simply-my-diet-has-and-will-always_1942076.png) > [Here's what I've learned about eating healthy when you're busy: It's all about preparation. Make your snacks on Sunday, and you will…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/here-s-what-i-ve-learned-about-eating-healthy-when-you-re-busy-it-s/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c58/summer-sanders-7995_about_here-s-what-i-ve-learned-about-eating-he_326591.png) > [Nutrition doesn't have to be complicated. It goes back to the lessons you learned as a kid. Start with a real breakfast;…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/nutrition-doesn-t-have-to-be-complicated-it-goes-back-to-the-lessons/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f9/summer-sanders-7995_back_nutrition-doesn-t-have-to-be-complicated_385955.png) > [Protein is important and hard for me to get in a hurry. We're busy. I don't always remember to thaw the chicken…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/protein-is-important-and-hard-for-me-to-get-in-a-hurry-we-re-busy-i/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/95e/summer-sanders-7995_always_protein-is-important-and-hard-for-me-to_1235811.png) > [I know I'm not perfect at giving my body what it needs to refuel after a run. Recognizing my bad habits has…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-know-i-m-not-perfect-at-giving-my-body-what-it-needs-to-refuel/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/644/summer-sanders-7995_advance_i-know-i-m-not-perfect-at-giving-my-body_2040867.png) ## Other authors on Food - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b017/author-michael-pollan-67386.jpg) Michael Pollan 310 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/michael-pollan/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b025/author-yotam-ottolenghi-96881.jpg) Yotam Ottolenghi 177 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/yotam-ottolenghi/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b004/author-anthony-bourdain-14044.jpg) Anthony Bourdain 173 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/anthony-bourdain/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b013/author-joel-fuhrman-50613.jpg) Joel Fuhrman 168 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/joel-fuhrman/) - [Jarod Kintz 167 quotes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/jarod-kintz/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b014/author-julia-child-54151.jpg) Julia Child 120 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/julia-child/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b016/author-marcus-samuelsson-63315.jpg) Marcus Samuelsson 118 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/marcus-samuelsson/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b007/author-david-perlmutter-27840.jpg) David Perlmutter 101 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/david-perlmutter/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b003/author-alice-waters-11529.jpg) Alice Waters 96 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/alice-waters/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b001/author-william-davis-3014.jpg) William Davis 91 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/william-davis/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b010/author-gordon-ramsay-39056.jpg) Gordon Ramsay 82 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/gordon-ramsay/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b016/author-mario-batali-63922.jpg) Mario Batali 80 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/mario-batali/) ## More by Summer Sanders > [Sports have always been a huge part of my life and my conversations. It is a thrill and an honor to be a part…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/sports-have-always-been-a-huge-part-of-my-life-and-my-conversations/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [It's hard to go out and practice every single day, and you get really tired. But you have to believe in yourself.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/it-s-hard-to-go-out-and-practice-every-single-day-and-you-get-really/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [To be a champion, I think you have to see the big picture. It's not about winning and losing; it's about every day hard…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/to-be-a-champion-i-think-you-have-to-see-the-big-picture-it-s-not/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [My parents wanted us to be pool-safe, so I had lessons when I was 18 months old. I would like to share with all…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/my-parents-wanted-us-to-be-pool-safe-so-i-had-lessons-when-i-was-18/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [I don't care how much you're working out; when you go to put on that bikini, you're like, 'Oh no!'](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-don-t-care-how-much-you-re-working-out-when-you-go-to-put-on-that/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [I first noticed my varicose veins when I was pregnant with my second child, and I'd always thought that it was something that affected…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-first-noticed-my-varicose-veins-when-i-was-pregnant-with-my-second/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [When I started running, the pain barrier was very familiar to me, and I had no problem pushing beyond the pain. When for your…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/when-i-started-running-the-pain-barrier-was-very-familiar-to-me-and-i/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [Here's what I've learned about eating healthy when you're busy: It's all about preparation. Make your snacks on Sunday, and you will be good…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/here-s-what-i-ve-learned-about-eating-healthy-when-you-re-busy-it-s/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [Nutrition doesn't have to be complicated. It goes back to the lessons you learned as a kid. Start with a real breakfast; don't ever…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/nutrition-doesn-t-have-to-be-complicated-it-goes-back-to-the-lessons/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [It's not really about the competition. Your biggest challenge in a race is yourself. You're often racing against time. You're frequently running everything through…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/it-s-not-really-about-the-competition-your-biggest-challenge-in-a/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [The kids know what I'm doing when I exercise, and that's powerful. So don't just tell your kids to go play outside. Take a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/the-kids-know-what-i-m-doing-when-i-exercise-and-that-s-powerful-so/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [I think some parents fall into a trap, teaching their kids that everything is always perfect and everyone is always a winner.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-think-some-parents-fall-into-a-trap-teaching-their-kids-that/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > ['I Got a Feeling' by the Black Eyed Peas - Reminds me of happy, fun times with my friends and makes me want to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-got-a-feeling-by-the-black-eyed-peas-reminds-me-of-happy-fun-times/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [I missed the Olympic team in 1996 - missed making the team. I tried to make a comeback in my sport, and soon after…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-missed-the-olympic-team-in-1996-missed-making-the-team-i-tried-to/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [I grew up in northern California, where it was consistently in the hundreds in the summertime. My dad didn't think he should have to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-grew-up-in-northern-california-where-it-was-consistently-in-the/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/summer-sanders/#itemlist", "name": "19 Food Quotes By Summer Sanders", "numberOfItems": 19, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "I have a big bag of M&M's in the pantry, and I have a scoop after lunch. 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