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“For my money, celery hasn't got a mean bit of fibre in its body, and we all need to start being much nicer to it.” quote by Yotam Ottolenghi
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“For my money, celery hasn't got a mean bit of fibre in its body, and we all need to start being much nicer to it.”

Yotam Ottolenghi

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Source Cookbook: Simple: A Cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi, 2018

The quote humorously points out that celery lacks fiber and urges kinder treatment of it, highlighting a playful take on nutrition and respect for food.

In simple terms: Celery lacks fiber; be kinder to it.

Key Takeaway

Consider food with respect.

Themes

nutrition humor respect

Mood

lighthearted reflective

Type

culinary humorous

When to use this quote

  • cooking
  • grocery shopping
  • diet planning
  • food waste reduction

Key Concepts

dietary fiber food ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor affect our view of nutrition?
  • What does “being nicer” to food mean?
A Different Perspective

The claim about fiber is scientifically inaccurate.

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