eat light

phrase

US
: to eat foods that will not cause one to gain weight
She is careful to eat light and exercise often.

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The lenses are meant to mimic the evocative light at twilight, when many Italians indulge in aperitivo hour, eat light appetizers, drink, and engage in casual conversation. Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024 In modeling this kind of relationship to plant care, The New Plant Parent taught me my most crucial lesson—plants eat light. Alicia Andrzejewski, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2022

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“Eat light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eat%20light. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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