Marcus Samuelsson Quotes

I always have eaten really healthy, but I'm not a diet freak.

I think I just stick to eating a well-rounded diet. I don't cut out anything; if I crave something, I eat it. But I definitely try to stick to a balanced diet always.

I eat very clean, not in an exaggerated way.

There's no such thing as 'bad' food or 'good' food.

I would say I eat pretty clean for the most part. Everything in moderation. I don't deny myself.

I love the challenge of thinking about how we might approach a bowl of cereal. People are getting so involved in foodie culture and becoming more educated about their food, and yet it can be really simple to do something that's so good for you.

Starving isn't sexy. What's sexy is a healthy appreciation for food.

I don't want my children to ever think that food is taboo.

I don't really have a strict diet. I tend to keep the junk food out, but I tend to follow my cravings as well. I love the chips, the hot wings, fries. I tend to eat it all, to be honest.

For me, it's all about moderation. I don't kick things out of my diet, like carbs. But I'm not going to eat fast food.

I've been more conscious of my salt intake, sugar intake, making sure I'm not eating as many processed foods.

I have a very pragmatic approach to diets. Ones you can't stick to don't do you any good. Some people say, 'Just eat half of what's on your plate,' but I can't do that!

I try to not be too hard on myself regarding my diet. I've always been a workout-to-eat kind of a girl.

I try to eat healthy.

I've learned from my French husband and the way they eat, it's all about moderation. And that's really sustainable.

I eat lots of veggies and pasta and nuts, tofu and soups. Works well for my body, and I also feel more in tune.

What I've learned is I want to enjoy my life, and food is a big part of it.

I have a beautiful platter of various fruits as my computer screen saver. It's a constant reminder to eat healthy! It helps me to make healthier food choices throughout my day.

I don't define anything I eat as a vice.

I mean, I eat really healthily.

I have to eat in a way that's good for me.

I don't diet. I just don't eat as much as I'd like to.

I eat well, but I don't believe in diets.

What matters most is your overall way of eating and living.

Attitudes toward food have completely changed.