08/27/2026
Dolly Parton was so much more than her music, her beauty, and her iconic style. ❤️
She was also refreshingly honest about food, dieting and her relationship with her weight.
Over the years, Dolly talked about trying diets, loving potatoes and other foods, and learning to eat smaller portions rather than completely giving up the foods she enjoyed.
And as a dietitian, I think there is an important lesson here:
We don’t need to spend our lives at war with food.
There will always be another diet.
Another food we’re told to avoid.
Another number on the scale we’re told we should reach.
But health is so much bigger than a number.
It’s about nourishing your body, enjoying food, moving your body, taking care of yourself and, perhaps most importantly- actually living your life.
It’s a good reminder that food is meant to nourish us AND be enjoyed.
And life is too short to spend it afraid of a potato.
