Marion Nestle is an increasingly well-known nutrition professor at New York University. Her book, What to Eat, provides timeless advice. I appreciate her clarity and brevity, which stand out in the clutter of conflicting nutritional advice, advice that seems to change on a daily basis.
One day eggs are bad for you; the next day they are a good source of protein. One day tomatoes are the antioxidant food of choice; the next day it is blueberries. One advisor says fruits and vegetables should be organic to preserve their nutritional value and avoid chemicals; an alternative point of view is that fruits and vegetables that are peeled need not be organic.
One article says we should consume primarily whole wheat; another article raves about the nutritional value of quinoa. One writer says molasses is a good source of sweetening; another says that honey is the best sweetener.
Amid these divergent perspectives, Marion Nestle gives three basic and simple rules to guide our choices in eating:
. Consume mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains
. Avoid junk food
. Do not overeat
These are three rules I can remember and absorb. Are they helpful to you?
If you want to ask Marion Nestle more detailed questions, go to her online food panel discussion here. If you’re like me, you’ll find this site a wonderful resource.
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