Read More at Sixty and Me [[{“value”:” Emotional eating is a complex behavior that involves using food as a means to cope with emotional distress or seek comfort. It can have profound effects on both our physical and emotional well-being. Understanding the causes and consequences of emotional eating is crucial for developing effective strategies to address this behavior. In this article, we will delve into the numerous factors that contribute to emotional eating and explore the potential outcomes it can have on individuals’ lives. Causes of Emotional Eating Emotional Triggers Emotional eating often arises as a response to emotional triggers such as stress, anxiety, sadness, or boredom. Food becomes a source of comfort, providing temporary relief from negative emotions or serving as a distraction from underlying psychological distress. Learned Behavior Emotional eating can be learned through childhood experiences and social…
‘Gentle Nutrition’ is the Final Principle of Intuitive Eating, and It’s All About Honoring Your Body
Read More at Well+Good When some people hear the term “intuitive eating,” they imagine the bonkers myth that it means eating pizza and cookies all day. And for some folks starting their intuitive eating journey, meals may look like that (which is okay!), especially if they’ve been depriving themselves of those foods. However, that’s not quite what intuitive eating is. In short, it’s a way of eating that pays attention to what your body—not society—is telling you it needs and wants. It says “no” to things like dieting, shaming yourself for eating certain foods, using food as a sole coping skill, or eating what and how much you think you “should.” Created by registered dietitians Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD, CEDRD-S and Elyse Resch, MS, RD, CEDS-S, authors of Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti Diet Approach, intuitive eating is a weight-inclusive,…
4 Steps for Managing Food Cravings While Eating What You Love
Read More at Sixty and Me Do you often get the urge to eat when you aren’t hungry? Do you find yourself having lots of cravings for certain foods? The inability to manage cravings can be the downfall of the best efforts of many people who want to lose weight. But why is it such a problem? And what can you do to manage your cravings so you don’t routinely overeat and gain weight? There’s nothing wrong with craving and eating something when you’re hungry. The problem arises when you regularly have cravings for certain foods when you aren’t hungry. Why People Have Cravings First, let’s talk about why people have cravings. A major cause is food restriction and dieting. Yes, you read that right. Many studies have shown that for most people, attempting to restrict or deprive yourself of…
Does Healthy Eating = Healthy Aging?
Read More at Sixty and Me Do you have healthy and nutritious habits? Or are you a die-hard fan of those rich foods you grew up eating? As someone concerned with health and nutrition, I have done a lot of research on this subject. I have personally fought pre-diabetes and worked with a team of doctors to determine the best way to eat at this latter stage of my life. Trying to educate others, however, isn’t always so easy. In speaking with friends close to my age, I often hear the old refrain, “But I’ve been eating (insert food here: meat and potatoes, doughnuts, mashed potatoes and gravy) all my life. It hasn’t hurt me yet, and I’m not going to change now.” Is that really true? Are you confident that you can continue to eat the same way you…
‘I’m an Eating Disorder Therapist and RD, and These Are 6 Things That I Would Never Say to Children About Food’
Read More at Well+Good If there’s anything that mimics the greek mythological creature known as the “Hydra,” it’s diet culture—whenever a brave hero slices off one head, numerous grow back in its place. For people trying to better their relationships with their bodies and food, it can feel like a Sisyphean struggle to push against societal norms that want you to look a certain way, weigh a certain amount, and internalize any number of attitudes or moral beliefs about foods. It’s hard to wade the waters of information online, but some eating disorder (ED) specialized dietitian tips for talking to kids about food could be a helpful place to start. Fostering a positive and beneficial relationship with both food and your body is not easy in a world of face filters, cosmetic surgery trends, and the sneaky way that diet…