Talking About Food by Nancy Clark on A Balanced Approach to Nutritious Eating

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Episode 2779:

Nancy Clark emphasizes that food should not only fuel the body but also enrich relationships and life experiences. She encourages athletes to move away from restrictive food labels like "good" and "bad," suggesting instead a balanced approach that embraces both nutritious and enjoyable meals. Striving for perfection can lead to disordered eating, while flexibility fosters a healthier relationship with food and overall wellness.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nancyclarkrd.com/2017/09/09/talking-about-food/

Quotes to ponder:

“Food brings people together and is supposed to be one of life’s pleasures.”

“Eating a fun food is not cheating. The problem arises when you restrict fun foods, only to succumb to devouring not just one cookie but all 24 of them.”

“You need not have a perfect diet to have an excellent diet. A reasonable goal is 85-90% quality foods; 10-15% ‘whatever.’”

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