Are you obsessing over every morsel you put on your plate, caught up in the whirlwind of "healthy eating" do's and don'ts? It's a f*cking minefield out there, with every corner of the internet shouting about the next superfood or dietary villain. But here's the thing – could this intense focus on eating "perfectly" be doing more harm than good? In this episode, I'm diving into the tricky territory of what healthy really means and why your definition might need a refresh.
This episode is for you if you've ever found yourself questioning whether your eating habits are truly beneficial or if they've slipped into an obsession. I'm calling out the extremes and inviting you to explore what a balanced approach to health and diet really looks like.
In this episode, we cover:
- Orthorexia nervosa and its impact on relationships and overall quality of life.
- Absolutist views on healthy eating can be damaging and are often based on flawed research.
- Balance is important in nutrition, rather than the excessive consumption of any food group, even the so-called "healthy" ones.
- The journey of dealing with confused relationships with food and finding a middle ground.
- Different definitions of what being healthy means, from a post on social
- The dark side of terms like "clean eating" and facing the realities of processed foods in our diets.
It turns out that the old saying - "everything in moderation" might be the secret ingredient we've been missing in our recipe for healthy living. Remember, it’s not just about the number of leafy greens on your plate but the quality of the life you're leading.
What 'absolute' health rules have you questioned or discarded in favor of more balance and well-being? I'd love to hear your thoughts and personal stories. Connect with me on social media and let's continue the conversation.
Links & Mentioned Resources
The Meanings of Health and its Promotion
Excess mortality associated with elevated body weight in the USA
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-myth-of-healthy/id1686378475?i=1000646210523
Shopify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HMlMAYwAJYTFnVIwCEdUV?si=c3b6b85859a94e73
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