When I talk about my food philosophies and how I practice nutrition, most of the time, the receiver's first reaction is to tilt their head and question me. I totally get it. A lot of these concepts of not what we are used to hearing, even though they are all backed by science, they aren’t part of the diet industry that brings in billions of dollars every year so they aren’t talked about very often. I think it’s time to clear up some misconceptions about the things I practice. Let’s dive right in…
carbs in a cookie are the same as the carbs in an apple. Sure, the apple has more fiber and vitamins/minerals but those are just an added bonus. It is kind of like, they are both cars but the apple comes with all wheel drive ;). The car without all wheel drive still gets you where you want to go, but the car with all wheel drive does it more efficiently. The carbs in a cookie still give you energy, but the apple can give you a little bit more than energy. And the person who has all wheel drive, is no better than the person who doesn’t. If you scroll down past this post you will see pictures of me enjoying a variety of foods/food groups all the same. The smile on my face is not fake, or hiding any fear. I never feel proud of what I ate (unless I tried something new or homemade something really impressive), and I never feel guilty for what I ate. I am able to eat fun foods when I want them, and turn them down when I feel like it. I eat nutrient dense foods regularly because I crave them and I know they make me feel good. I believe a good relationship food, and health, are found without drastically changing your whole life, without skipping nights out with friends, and without rigid food rules. Our bodies are brilliant. It is amazing how good we can feel when we relearn how to trust our own body. I work 1:1 with clients who are trapped in diet culture and want out, who want to improve their relationship with food, or want support raising their children to have a healthy relationship with food. If you are interested in working together send me an email at [email protected]
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