Inspirational Health Quotes – 20 of the Most Interesting and Catchy Phrases

July 4, 2012 0 Healthy Living
Inspirational Health Quotes – 20 of the Most Interesting and Catchy Phrases

 

Quotes are great. Especially on some days. We all need a “pick-me up” phrase to help us push through a hard day. So here is a list of some of my favorite inspiring, thought-provoking, and entertaining quotes about nutrition, food and health. For those days when healthy eating seems a bit of a challenge, these phrases should get you right back on track! And, if nothing else, some are down right hilarious (check-out #12).

Quotes 1-5

“If hunger is not the problem, then eating is not the solution.”
—Anonymous

“I tried every diet in the book. I tried some that weren’t in the book. I tried eating the book. It tasted better than most of the diets.”
—Dolly Parton

“If you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it. Unless it’s quinoa – that’s a hard one to tackle.”
—Corina Tudose (had to throw this one in here)

“He that takes medicine and neglects diet wastes the skills of the physician.”
—Chinese proverb

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
—Larry Elder

Loved the first five? Wait till you read the next ones…

Quotes 6-10

“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.”
—La Rochefoucauld

“The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.”
—Thomas Edison

“Water is the most neglected nutrient in your diet, but one of the most vital.”
—Julia Child

“Processed foods not only extend the shelf life, but they extend the waistline as well.”
—Karen Sessions

“Stay committed to your decisions; but stay flexible in your approach.”
—Tony Robbins

Don’t you just love Julia Child’s quotes? I included another one below:

Quotes 11-15

“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces—just good food from fresh ingredients.”
—Julia Child

“Diet Coke with lemon – didn’t that used to be called Pledge?”
—Jay Leno

“I like rice. Rice is great if you’re hungry and want 2000 of something.”
— Mitch Hedberg

“I’ve been on a diet for two weeks and all I’ve lost is two weeks.”
— Totie Fields

“Health is like money, we never have a true idea of its value until we lose it.”
—Josh Billings

I guess Jay Leno has a line for everything! Ready for the last set?

Quotes 16-20

“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.”
—Irish Proverb

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”
—A Classic Proverb

“The greatest wealth is Health.”
—Unknown

“Just because you’re not sick doesn’t mean you’re healthy”
—Unknown

“My own prescription for health is less paperwork and more running barefoot through the grass” 
—Leslie Grimutter

There you have it. 20 of the best quotes on health, food and cooking. Which one is your favorite? Leave us a comment below:

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