Food Quote by Mary Simses
““I grabbed a menu and looked at the selections. There were several tempting salads, including one with field greens, goat cheese, pecans, raisins, and fresh sliced apple. The tuna salad also looked good- albacore, diced celery, onion, capers, and mayonnaise, served on mixed greens. Capers? I'd never heard of putting capers in tuna salad. It sounded interesting. Farther down the menu I saw sandwiches. Rare roast beef and Brie with sliced tomato on a toasted French baguette. That sounded great, but I'd have to forgo the Brie- too much cholesterol. But then, without the Brie, what did you really have but just another roast beef sandwich? The chicken salad sandwich also looked good, with baby greens, tomato, sprouts, grapes, and crumbled Gorgonzola, but there was the issue of the cheese again. Then I saw something that really caught my eye- the Thanksgiving Special. Oven-roasted turkey breast, savory stuffing, and fresh cranberry sauce on whole wheat bread. Perfect.””
About This Quote
Choosing among many appealing options leads to indecision and trade‑offs, especially regarding health and pleasure.
In simple terms: Too many choices cause indecision and trade‑offs.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize values to simplify decisions.
Themes
decision‑making
health
indulgence
Mood
thoughtful
indecisive
Type
practical
reflective
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- meal planning
- dietary restrictions
- budgeting
Key Concepts
choice overload
trade‑off
nutrition
pleasure
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria guide your food choices?
- How do you balance health and enjoyment?
A Different Perspective
Too many options can cause paralysis.
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