The Fallacy of Good vs Bad.

"There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so."  -- Shakespeare

Christopher's Commentary:

The synopsis of the article below?  Most foods (manufactured foods notwithstanding), are not inherently good or bad -- it's our individual physiological environment that determines a food's "value" to our system.

What does this mean to you?  It's imperative that you understand your body's environment, that you respect it and that you cultivate it in a way that will promote optimal health and performance.   Making informed decisions (beyond "the mentality of third grader") about the type and quality of food you consume is important.  Understanding and being "tuned-in" to your body is equally important.

(Thank you to Dr. John Berardi, founder of Precision Nutrition, for his weekly newsletter and this article.) 

Good vs Bad Food -- It's Time To Grow Up
by John Berardi, PhD, CSCS

I'm always amazed at what people set up in their minds as "good" food and "bad" food. "Healthy" food and "guilty" food. "Lean" food and "fat" food.

  For some, bread is bad.  And anyone who could possibly eat bread isn't very healthy.
  For some, eggs are bad.  And anyone who could possibly eat eggs isn't very healthy.
  For some, meat is bad.  And anyone who could possibly eat meat isn't healthy.
  For some, alcohol is bad.  And anyone who could possibly drink alcohol isn't healthy.
  For some, pasta is bad.  And anyone who could possibly eat pasta isn't healthy.
  For some, soy foods are bad.  And anyone who could possibly eat soy isn't healthy.

And the list goes on...and on...and on.  (More. . . )