Real Talk!
We live in a world inundated with fad diets, calorie counting, body contour, GP-1 medication, and food restrictions etc… the concept of intuitive eating offers a refreshing approach to nourishing our bodies and cultivating a healthy relationship with food. At its core, intuitive eating encourages us to listen to our bodies, honor our hunger and fullness cues, and choose foods that satisfy both our physical and emotional needs. In this blog post, we'll explore the principle of intuitive eating and how embracing this mindset can lead to greater self-love, improved well-being, and a more joyful relationship with food.
Intuitive eating may be the strategy you need to teach you how to love your body and your food.
Intuitive eating is based on listening to your body so it can guide you in making food choices. The term is often associated with a 1995 book by the same name, but the concepts are much older and widespread.
Here are a few principles:
Understanding Intuitive Eating:
Intuitive eating is not a diet but rather a way of eating that focuses on tuning into our body's natural hunger and satiety signals. It encourages us to reject external diet rules and instead trust our bodies to guide us in making the best decision.
Overcoming Emotional Eating:
Intuitive eating encourages us to explore the emotional aspects of our relationship with food and address underlying issues that may contribute to emotional eating. By tuning into our emotions and finding alternative ways to cope with stress or discomfort, we can develop healthier coping mechanisms and break free from the cycle of emotional eating.
Rejecting Diet Culture:
Intuitive eating challenges the pervasive diet culture that promotes weight loss at any cost and equates thinness with health and happiness. Instead of striving for an unrealistic ideal.
Create a more positive body image and eat the foods you love without feeling any guilt. Intuitive eating is more fun than any restrictive diet and helps you to develop healthy habits that you can practice for the rest of your life.
Best Wishes
Jeniece Paige PhD Student
CEO Black Vegan Health & Wellness Enterprise
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