Is it true you are what you eat?

Answer 1

Both Anthelme Brillat-Savarin said "Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are" and Ludwig Andreas Feuerbach said "man is what he eats". From these two mencame the phrase "You are what you eat."

Answer 2

One of my favorite sayings, "You are What You Eat." And yes, I believe if we look at it, not from a literal position but one that understands the abstract of it, it is true.

Essentially, the saying means that our bodies and minds reflect the quality of what we put into our bodies. If we eat healthy, pure, untainted foods, our bodies will react by being healthier. We will be in much better physical condition than if we eat a lot of fried foods or foods that are empty calories (such as many sweets and soft drinks, etc.) When we see people who live almost exclusively on low quality foods (many fast-food restaurants serve this), we can tell from their bodies and their overall physical condition that they're not getting the nutrients fresh fruits and vegetables provide. They may be eating a lot of calories (through the bread, cheese, and fried foods) but they're not gaining anything for their overall health. If they ate the same calories in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fish, their bodies would reflect the better diet.

During times of stress or illness, many people don't eat well. The body reflects the lower intake of vitamins and nutrients, causing it to start to age more quickly. If we're ill or under extreme stress, it's vital to keep a good diet rich in fresh food, avoid greasy fried foods and food that's high in calories/low in vitamins, in order to help ourselves get better.

Answer 3

Yes