Jim Romanoff Quotes on Moderation & Temperance (2 Quotes)

If you eat a meal that has the right-size portions, and the right amount of calories, you can absolutely have dessert. In life, a lot of people have an all-or-nothing mentality, but I think it's good to take things in moderation and enjoy. ... I think it's a great idea every once in a while to splurge on a little Ben Jerry's ice cream -- life wouldn't be good without those things -- but don't eat it every day.

Eating well is being able to eat almost anything in moderation -- that's what's it's really about. It's not about labeling certain foods as bad or off-limits. It's about enjoying food and understanding it in a way that allows you to make good choices.