1. Avoid labeling food as good or bad.
“Foods are just foods,” says McDonagh. She points out that both a salad and a chocolate fudge sundae have nutritional value. “They both have things in [them] that our brains and bodies need and also that bring us emotions, such as joy,” she notes.
2. Try intuitive and mindful eating.
These practices involve being present in the moment during meals, eating when you’re hungry, paying attention to when you’re full, and being kind to yourself.
3. Don’t restrict food or engage in overexercise.
You may plan to avoid food earlier in the day to over-indulge later, but McDonagh advises against it. “I think being able to regularly and consistently nourish your body and not falling in the trap of engaging in restrictive…
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Naples Illustrated (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2022