What You Eat is Not Who You Are
This statement literally makes no sense to me: “you are what you eat.” Nope.
You’re not kale or quinoa or pizza or a burger. Your body is psyched to use whatever you give it, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, water - and does so with ZERO judgment.
The fact is, if you’re privileged enough to eat a variety of foods, to eat foods occasionally cooked at home, I have very few concerns about your nutritional status. You needn’t worry about specific minerals or vitamins if you’re eating a variety of foods. Equally, considering macros is unnecessary if you are eating adequately. It’s unnecessary anyway, because the way people talk about MACROS right now is so irritating and diet culture laden. Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are not new, FYI.
You are not what you eat. You’re more effected nutritionally by how you’re feeling about what you eat, familiarity, comfort level, stress level, than anything else.
So take care of yourself. Eat what you enjoy. And fear not, you’ll never turn into sugar. Although I’m certain you’re very sweet!
*sugar chosen as a representative of anything edible. Just makes the joke work.
