Diet Quote by T. Colin Campbell
““I don’t care if you eat worms and cardboard; if you eat 35% fewer calories, you will lose weight and your cholesterol levels will improve50 in the short run, but that is not to say that worms and cardboard form a healthy diet.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The China Study, 2005
Caloric reduction aids weight loss and cholesterol, but extreme diets (worms, cardboard) are unhealthy.
In simple terms: Eat less, but choose nutritious foods.
Balance diet for health.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meal planning
- health counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a healthy diet?
- How to avoid diet fads?
Oversimplification can mislead.