There are no bad foods, only bad food habits. I eat cream, butter, and bacon; I just don't eat pounds of it at a time. I use these things when they are needed in recipes and leave them out when they're not needed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Alton Brown argues that food itself isn't bad, but how we consume it matters. He emphasizes moderation and context over avoiding specific ingredients.
- In plain terms
- No food is inherently bad; it depends on how much and how often you eat it.
- What can you take from it?
- Moderation and context matter more than avoiding specific foods.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define a bad food habit?
- Can moderation make any food healthy?
Another view
Some foods may still be unhealthy regardless of portion size due to ingredients.
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