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Explaining "You are what you eat"
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 12/10/2024, 19:22
Anwar Kareem 12/10/2024, 19:22English.me team member
What does it mean?
The phrase "You are what you eat" suggests that the food you consume has a significant impact on your health, well-being, and overall physical and mental state.
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Origin
The phrase is often attributed to the French lawyer and politician Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, who wrote "Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are" in his book "Physiologie du goût" in 1826. It's also linked to the nutritionist Victor Lindlahr, who popularized it in the 1920s and 30s.
Examples of usage
- If you consistently eat junk food and processed snacks, it's worth remembering that "you are what you eat."
- He started eating more vegetables and whole grains because he believes "you are what you eat."
- The nutrition coach emphasized, "You are what you eat, so choose your meals wisely."
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