Do French fries and pizza have a place in a "healthy" diet?
Well, I'm sad to say…
They absolutely DO!
I'm sad to say it because I'll get a ton of hate from people who disagree. Or tell me that's irresponsible advice.
But what's truly irresponsible is causing people to deprive themselves and triggering disordered eating patterns.
If you tell yourself you can't eat something, that's a surefire guarantee that you absolutely will eat it at some point in the near future. Often in extreme, and gastric-distressing, amounts.
You should absolutely eat French fries. And pepperoni pizza. And chocolate ice cream.
AND…
You should also eat lots of:
- lean protein
- colorful fruits and veggies
- Healthy fats
- Slower-digesting, higher-fiber carbs
One of my favorite meals is a grilled chicken caesar salad… with a side of hot, delicious, salty, crispy fries (dipped in ketchup, of course). And I can be strong, healthy, and happy doing so.
So there you go. You now have complete, unconditional permission to eat whatever you want.
Now, there are ways to do it so that you still hit your physical health goals. But that's a discussion for another day.
As my coach, Scott Quick, likes to remind me:
"For the love of God, order the fries!"
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