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“If it doesn't swim, run, or fly, or isn't green and grow in the ground, don't eat it.” quote by Charles Poliquin
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“If it doesn't swim, run, or fly, or isn't green and grow in the ground, don't eat it.”

Charles Poliquin

About This Quote

Source Book: Strength Training Anatomy, 2005

Only eat foods that are alive, moving, or naturally green and rooted; avoid anything else.

In simple terms: Eat only living, natural foods.

Key Takeaway

Choose fresh, natural foods.

Themes

nutrition health diet

Mood

cautious pragmatic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Meal planning
  • grocery shopping
  • dietary choices

Key Concepts

Food science holistic health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What foods fit this rule in your diet?
  • How do you balance this with modern nutrition knowledge?
A Different Perspective

May be overly restrictive and ignore nutritional science.

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