All foods can fit in a balanced diet, a dietitian says.
Rigid food rules often do more harm than good. It’s flexibility that can actually support better health.
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All foods can fit in a balanced diet, a dietitian says.
Rigid food rules often do more harm than good. It’s flexibility that can actually support better health.
How to get started with this way of thinking (thread) ⬇️
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in reply to The Conversation U.S. • • •Tip #1: Drop the “good” vs. “bad” food labels.
Food doesn’t have moral value. Neutral language helps reduce guilt and stress around eating.
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in reply to The Conversation U.S. • • •Tip #2: Listen to internal cues.
Hunger, fullness, satisfaction and how food makes you feel matter more than external diet rules.
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in reply to The Conversation U.S. • • •Tip #3: Eat consistently.
Regular meals and snacks help prevent extreme hunger and cycles of restriction and overeating.
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in reply to The Conversation U.S. • • •Tip #4: Reintroduce foods you’ve restricted.
Start small. Allowing foods back in can reduce anxiety and build trust with your body. Treat yourself to a little chocolate!
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in reply to The Conversation U.S. • • •Tip #5: Balance, not perfection.
You can enjoy foods you like and include nutrients that help you feel satisfied and well.
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in reply to The Conversation U.S. • • •Bottom line: Healthy eating isn’t about cutting foods out.
The all-foods-fit approach emphasizes flexibility, sustainability and a healthier relationship with eating.
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