“Wow, that food looks so good.” “Mmmm, that bite was goooood.”

We often call food “good” without thinking about exactly why it’s “good”.

• Food is often called “good” because of its taste. For example, a bite of ice cream is called “better” than a bite of broccoli.
• Food presented in unique ways can be called “good” because of the way it looks. For example, a donut with sprinkles looks “better” than a zucchini muffin for breakfast.
• Food might be comforting and remind us of special occasions or family gatherings filled with love.

Overtime, our kids grow to misunderstand what actual “good food” is.

Redefine “good” as good for your body. “Good” food should be good fuel for the body. Even though food is first perceived by our eyes and then our taste buds, we forget that the actual role of food is to satisfy our hunger and give us enough energy to do the next thing.

80% of the food you eat should be good for your body. Save the 20% for those occasional indulgences that might not be good for the body but taste good, look good, or remind you of a special memory. Happy eating!