Do you spend a lot of time and effort counting calories? Do you label food as being “good” or “bad?” Is concern about your diet causing you more harm than good? Consider ‘intuitive eating’ to develop a more peaceful relationship with food.
What is intuitive eating?
Intuitive eating is an approach to eating that relies on inner wisdom to guide food choices, rather than external cues (1). The approach was developed by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch in the 1990s. Those who follow a practice of intuitive eating:
- Eat when they feel hunger and stop eating when they feel full.
- Make food choices based on both health and enjoyment.
- Trust, respect and nourish their bodies.
- Reject the “diet” mentality.
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