Foods Quotations

The supermarket chain Whole Foods has quite a radical employee empowerment program, where employees get to decide whether another employee can work in their team or not. If they think this person's a slacker, doesn't have good ideas, they can vote and say, no, we don't want this person to be working with us on the vegetable aisle.

Genetically modified organism (GMO) foods are feared and hated by environmentalists and the public alike. Yet the scientific assessment of GMOs is remarkably different. Every major scientific evaluation of GMO technology has concluded that GMOs are safe for human consumption and are a benefit to the environment.

It's better to get the nutrients for healthy skin from food, not supplements. Salmon, walnuts, blueberries, spinach... lots of my favorite foods happen to be amazing for skin too.

I love simple foods as well as grand. Dinners that take a half-hour from skillet to plate are as important as a five-course dinner. A meal that can materialize in an hour and be presented with care, love and pride is something every busy person longs to be able to do.

I am a dichotomy of tastes. I'm big on water, and I do a protein drink in the morning, but then I eat off the kids' menu after that. So, there's only like six foods I like. I like quesadillas. I like hamburgers. I like sushi. I like pizza, PB&J, or breakfast any time of the day.

I'd rather have a good food - lots and lots of different varieties of good foods - than search for something perfect.

There is no right way to go on an edible journey. You can never tell what is going to be great, so you have to try everything. If you become doctrinaire about sticking to lowbrow foods or epicurean delights, your just being an extremist, and it won't do you any good.

I didn't grow up vegan or vegetarian. I grew up with junk food! And because of the way I ate before changing my diet, I can truly understand the challenges of making changes and stepping away from foods that provided a form of comfort and happiness growing up, but finding out that most of what I loved was really bad for me!

Certainly adding fats in the form of oils is fattening and unhealthy, but naturally fat-rich foods like nuts and seeds have profound cardiovascular benefits.

I love potatoes - they're my favorite food.

I transitioned to being a vegan slowly. I took out beef and chicken first and did research on alternative forms of protein. Then after a few months, I gave up something else but added in new things. You need to bring in new food when you take away the old food you are giving up. Learn about what foods you should be eating.

In theory, I stick to how I could eat if I lived a thousand years ago. I take processed foods off the menu, and stick to things I could hunt or gather, with more fruits, vegetables, and nuts - and less meat.

I'm not very into pastas or heavy foods like meat, but pastries, especially if they come from a really nice French bakery, I go crazy over! I try to allow myself those little treats in the morning for breakfast, then I have a lighter lunch.

In terms of foods for me, I think I have more of the usual associations - foods from childhood that I associate with care and love, from relatives or special restaurants like the kind elderly man who dusted seasoning salt on French fries at the corner burger joint.

All the foods that you regularly eat are ones that you learned to eat. Everyone starts life drinking milk. After that, it's all up for grabs. From our first year of life, human tastes are astonishingly diverse.

The idea behind diet confusion is, you have to keep your body off-kilter. So by changing the type of foods that you eat, the frequency of the foods that you eat, you can keep your metabolism revved up.

Why do we get so angry at ourselves when we eat foods we love? Do you think guys walk around going, 'I just ate a cheeseburger and I'm so mad at myself?'

Space is not a good place to mix foods because as soon as you take something out of the package, it becomes a flying object.

A holiday vacation can mean sampling all kinds of new cuisine - whether it's Uncle Joe's award-winning chili or the exotic flavors of Nepal. If your little ones are fussy, be sure to ease mealtime hassles by bringing along a supply of the familiar foods they're accustomed to rejecting at home.

There was a period in my life when I was eating ramen non-stop. These days, less so. Once you have a kid, you end up eating a lot of foods with broccoli in them.

We engineered activity out of our lives in the name of convenience. We created foods that put fried, fatty, sweet, and salty ahead of fresh, natural, and healthy. We quickly sacrifice sleep to work longer hours in pursuit of the American Dream. Even when we do these things with good intentions, they have life-threatening consequences.

The food industry profits from providing poor quality foods with poor nutritional value that people eat a lot of.

Salt is one of the flavors that makes food taste good - salt, sugar and fat. So it's a natural thing for all chefs and cooks to add salt, because it enhances the flavor of the food. If you go out to eat, I guarantee you're going to be eating a lot of salted foods that you are going to have no idea.

I work out, and I try to stay active and fit so I can enjoy certain foods that I like to eat. I try to keep everything in moderation. I used to be insane about it.

I was surprised that everyone calls it 'morning sickness,' because it lasted all day. For me, it was even worse at night. During my first two pregnancies, I felt so nauseous all day that I could only eat plain toast and bland foods - no proteins.

I go to the healthier foods that are less chemically treated. I am drinking lots of water to get rid of the toxins in my body. It's a natural flushing. Water flushes your system and is also very good for your skin.

Maybe we adults idealize our own red-rover days, the hot afternoons spent playing games that required no coaches, eating foods that involved no nutrition, getting dirty in whole new ways and rarely glancing in the direction of a screen of any kind.

It's like this - because I travel so much, I crave certain foods or certain things, like from certain places that I've been.

Stuffing is my favorite food in the world! I actually have been known to go buy stuffing and make it in the middle of summer.

The American diet causes disease. It is composed of 25 percent animal products and 62 percent processed foods and only 5 percent of calories from fruits and vegetables.

I've always believed in a rainbow diet. As many colors and foods as you can eat, the better, because if you focus on one food, there's bound to be a report that comes out that says, 'Broccoli actually... ' So I mix it up a lot. And I take vitamins, like Biosil, which I take for my hair, skin, and nails.

Yes, natural is good and healthy, and whole foods are important. However, experimentation is important, too.

All these bacteria that coat our skin and live in our intestines, they fend off bad bacteria. They protect us. And you can't even digest your food without the bacteria that are in your gut. They have enzymes and proteins that allow you to metabolize foods you eat.

The best advice is to avoid foods with health claims on the label, or better yet avoid foods with labels in the first place.

Pet foods come in a variety of flavors because that's what humans like, and we assume our pets like what we like. We're wrong.

Unlike charcoal grills, which take up to 30 minutes or more to heat up, wood pellet grills can give off an even heat quite quickly. And, unlike propane grills which heat up quickly but lack flavor, foods cooked on pellet grills are rich in smokiness and succulence.

If a school makes an effort to provide kids the right foods and help them to be more active, this benefits the student and the family's health. If you embark on a program to improve your health with a church or community group, you are more likely to stick with it over time.

Whales are killed today to supply the limited demand for whale meat or to be used in pet foods or as fodder for fur-bearing animals used in the fur trade.

Previous generations used to eat locally out of necessity. Without options like flash-freezing and worldwide export services, communities had to rely on local farms for all of their meals. In many ways, this was beneficial. People ate fresh, seasonal foods that were naturally flavorful and nutritious, and farmers and communities prospered.

Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House' series is a national treasure, beloved by generations. But what I love most is the peek it provides into the planting, harvesting, hunting, and preparing of the foods that America's settler families ate in the late 1800s.

Most cultures traditionally link food and spirituality directly with periodic restrictions and celebrations punctuating the year. Abstinence from particular foods or full-on fasting is part of many religious traditions and holidays.

Yeah, Jacob transforms a lot in 'New Moon.' Not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. So it was a matter of getting to the gym and eating the right foods and a lot of it. But also, reading and studying the book and my character over and over and over again so I could have his character down as well.

Buy foods from nearby farms and have that food served in the cafeteria.

It's tempting to work more than 60 hours a week and sacrifice sleep, not move, and eat bad foods as they are convenient. But this comes with a cost.

The long-term study of GMO foods is going on in real time and in real life. Not in a lab.

Here's a thought: what if we ban the word 'healthy food' from our culinary vocabulary? I'm not talking about banning foods that are considered healthy. I'm talking about changing the way we think about food overall.

My aim as a mother is to get as many foods as possible into my children's diet, so they will be fascinated with food, not obsessed but fascinated. It's the most important thing, because we all eat.

Portable, easy-to-eat foods are changing the way Americans eat. Pizza has long been a mealtime favorite, and its popularity continues to grow across all categories, when sold by the slice, for take-out or delivery, even frozen pizza sales are up.

One of the most important decisions people can make about their health is the choice of foods they eat. A top priority at FDA is finding additional ways to clearly communicate the health benefits found in food.

I grew up with a single mother, and although we didn't have a lot of money, she cared a great deal about what we ate. We were the original health-food family. We shopped at what were called health-food stores before Whole Foods - everything came from bins.

Some are eating foods because they're happy, some are eating foods to feel better.

One needs to have a balanced body, and diets high in saturated fats won't provide a healthful diet. Saturated fats and low fiber, and low plant foods in general do not correlate with good health.

One reason that many people don't eat enough fruits and vegetables is that these foods often aren't as visible or accessible as chips or cookies. It helps to keep cut-up vegetables in your refrigerator, and a clear bowl filled with fruit on your kitchen counter to entice you to eat more of these wholesome foods.

One reason that we eat processed foods is the decline of home economics. Restarting home economics classes is one of the key things we could do to get this issue moving.

One message we get is that the stocks people buy when they're scared -- basic materials, beverages, foods -- did not do as well. Investors are more optimistic about the economy.

More than once in the history of Whole Foods Market, the company was unable to collectively evolve until I myself was able to evolve - in other words, I was holding the company back. My personal growth enabled the company to evolve.

No one knows if green-tea supplements have the same health benefits as drinking tea itself. Most scientists recommend consuming whole foods over supplements because of the possibility that other components within the foods are causing the positive outcome.

My favorite foods are things that aren't great to eat, like pizza.

Pepsi signed on with this shifting world view to drink and eat foods that are better for you, and their execution across the board has been flawless. They see a market that's growing and they go after it before anybody else.

No evidence of any Tyson Foods involvement in or concern about the USDA's proposal to require safe handling labels predated that announcement,

I have been really enjoying making a project out of seeking out an extremely healthy diet of raw, organic, vegan foods - and I plan on continuing to do so.

I go to ceremonies and see people talk about traditional ways while they pass out soda and store bought food that is unhealthy for us. We need to get back to our traditional foods if we are going to talk about being ceremonial.

I don't feel like I have to react to everything with food, whether it's from a celebration standpoint or from a denial-of-feelings standpoint, ... What I found is I lead a much more disciplined approach to life, much more routine. I'm very much aware of healthy foods and healthy choices I'm making every day. My family eats healthier.

Much cooking is based on the season. We serve spring foods during that time of year, all served together.

Moderation is boring, but it's the key. You need to watch your portion sizes and then you'll see you can fit a lot of these beautiful, wholesome, healthful and tasty foods into your diet.

Modern Foods and Dwight Yoakam, as a team, have been very adept at creating innovative retail food products that zero in on the changing needs of the consuming public. The positive consumer feedback has been tremendous, it just shows we are moving in the right direction.

Since I won't get to go into their homes, I really need to see from this journaling what the meal sizes at dinner are like. What are some of the foods they like and, for lunch, who brings lunch and who eats out?

Meeting the body's micronutrient needs helps to suppress food cravings, and high-nutrient foods do not produce dangerous, addictive craving.

McDonald's revolutionized fast food. They introduced a way to eat food without knives, forks or plates. Most fast foods can be eaten while steering the wheel of a car and the restaurants are usually drive through.

Many believe that foods make you put on weight because of what it is, rather than how much there is. They often over-emphasize the role of portion content and don't put enough emphasis on portion size. This can lead to people thinking that more radical changes are needed to prevent weight gain than may be the case, and making choices that lead to less personal satisfaction and that they will be less likely to stick to over time.

Many of the foods you eat every day have amazing beauty benefits when they're applied topically.

Selling the HP Ethnic Foods business is in line with our strategy of focusing on three core categories where Heinz is a sector leader: ketchup, condiments & sauces; meals & snacks; and infant nutrition.

Selling the HP ethnic foods business, which is sold primarily through the ethnic distribution channel, is in line with our strategy of focusing on three core categories where Heinz is a sector leader: ketchup, condiments & sauces; meals & snacks; and infant nutrition.

Simply restricting portions of the same disease-causing foods does not resolve the symptoms of toxic hunger.

Shopping in the right kind of stores and looking for healthier foods can be a wonderful adventure to health.

Grocery stores have historically been fairly boring and not a fun place to shop, but now Whole Foods turned that image on its side.

There are small but significant amounts of these foods on the Australian market -- around 1000 tonnes per annum, which accounts for only 0.2 per cent of beef consumed annually in Australia,

There are studies on biotech foods that date back to 1973.

I created this unique line of flavor sprays so people can enjoy the tastes of all of their favorite foods without experiencing the guilt. In all of my years of cooking and experimenting with spices, condiments, and flavors, I have never come across anything that can enhance the flavor of food this easily. We are living in a health-conscious society where people are constantly searching for a way to a healthier lifestyle -- Flavor Spray is the solution.

Given the fact that prices of perishable foods already started to rise and an imbalance in supply-and-demand continued to narrow thanks to economic growth, the fall in GDP deflator will be smaller in January-March.

Given the growing importance of out-of-home eating, our lack of a reliable mental process to assess relative calorie values of foods and drinks, could be putting us at risk of obesity over our lifetimes.

I found that I always loved cooking, and that's an important part of nutrition ? being able to cook and prepare your foods at home. I had seen the cooking school done, and I thought it would be a very interesting and fun career to move into.

If you are cooking at home, you are not processing your foods like the snack food companies are.

If women would like to hedge on the side that it may be protective, they should eat soy foods like soy milk, soy nuts and tofu.

I eat as much organic and plant-based foods as possible.

For most teenage runners, the right foods means a varied diet, decreasing the amount of fat found in the typical American diet and replacing those calories with carbohydrates. Avoid saturated fats, such as those found in fried foods, and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Cereal is fairly high in fiber. Fiber fills you up so you don't eat as much at lunch. Probably the other foods you eat with cereal, such as milk and orange juice, help.

Certain foods are good for preparing your body for an intense workout and giving you the energy you need to endure it. Others are great for after exercising to help you maintain calorie burning, build muscle, and prevent cramping.

Carbohydrates, whether derived from gluten-containing foods or other sources, including fruit, sweetened beverages, and starchy vegetables, are dangerous as they relate to brain health in and of themselves.

We substitute foods that are on the menu with a doctor's excuse. With 20,000 kids, it's impossible to be short-order cooks.

With more than 25 years of combined pet food manufacturing knowledge, we've made it our No. 1 goal to produce products that are, first and foremost, the healthiest pet foods on the market.

We look at this as something similar to our organics program. Customers asked for more organic foods because they were concerned about the environment and contaminants in their diets. Mercury testing will allow them to take that concern a step further.

Going to Southeast Asia for the first time and tasting that spectrum of flavors - that certainly changed my whole palate, the kind of foods I crave. A lot of the dishes I used to love became boring to me.

There is an average of 50,000 items in the supermarket. We can only eat 14 to 16 foods daily.

Having evaluated different strategic options, we became convinced that the sale of the foods business was the best solution for our company. This step will enable us to concentrate on our core businesses in home and personal care.

There is a growing market today for local, organic foods produced by small farmers. And farmers' markets have played a large role in making that happen.

Just switching to low-fat foods is not likely to yield much health benefit in most women. Rather than trying to eat 'low-fat,' women should focus on reducing saturated fats and trans fats.

Keep in mind that fortified foods should be treated like supplements only to help you meet nutrient needs you cannot otherwise meet not replace the goal of a balanced, plant-based diet.

I went into a Whole Foods to buy chewable vitamin C and got tackled by, like, 15 girls who watch 'Empire.'

Many gourmet-style foods begin in trendy and exclusive restaurants and gradually transition to food-service establishments that serve mainstream consumers. As the product becomes recognized and popularized, you will see it available in more settings.