You Are What You Eat
Copyright 1997 Dana Clark
My old man’s been complaining
About the things I make him eat
But in his heart I know he knows
That a veggie can’t be beat
It’s whole wheat flour that gives us the power
To get up, get out and go
You don’t need a book to be a healthier cook
But there’s a few rules you should know
Please don’t ever be mean to a garbanzo bean
Or it might be mean to you
Don’t run and hide if you’re terrified
When faced with a plate of tofu
The fact that soybean still rhymes with joy
Means that you are in for a treat
It’s just a matter of time
Til you’ll be feeling so fine
Cause honey, you are what you eat
I’m tellin’ you
You are what you eat
So we eat tons and tons of vegetables
And we eat piles and piles of fruit
And we eat every bean that’s ever lived
They’re so little round and cute
It’s brewer’s yeast and not some bacon grease
That’s helping me to survive
With the life I’ve led
You know that I should be dead
But I’ve just turned ninety-five
Now here’s a suggestion to aid your digestion
And give you some peace of mind
Start your day with a bowl-a your favorite granola
The breakfast that’s divine
Go on and reach for a great big peach
Whenever you need something sweet
It’s just a matter of time
Til you’ll be feeling so fine
Cause honey, you are what you eat
I’m telling you
You are what you eat
If your cholesterol level gets higher and higher
And your blood pressure, too
Well there’s a whole lot of dishes that are really delicious
And oh, so good for you
If you would like to begin well, you can dig right in
Take a bite of paradise
With a great big grin and a dripping chin
You’ll say “this diet’s no sacrifice!”
Well, you must be gentle with each little lentil
For lentils can get tough
Always be nice to your brown rice
You know you can’t be nice enough
Pick up a carrot or better yet, share it!
And help yourself to a beet
It’s just a matter of time
Til you’ll be feeling so fine
Cause honey, you are what you eat
I’m telling you
You are what you eat
I’m telling you
You are what you eat!