Posts tagged diet culture
The "Anti-Diet Movement": Why Ditching Diets May be Best for Your Health

It’s no secret that views about health, wellness and the “right” way to eat have been shifting in recent years. People are beginning to question the validity behind fad diets and strict weight-loss methods, and they’re becoming more aware that there may be better options out there. The emerging “anti-diet movement” could be the best thing that’s happened to our culture when it comes to health. Let’s dive into what exactly this movement is and how it can support your well-being, and review some tips for participating in it amidst a still diet-obsessed world.

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Low-Down on FAD Diet's

Is it just me or does it seem like every week the media is highlighting a new “miracle food” or diet plan that claims to be the solution to all your problems? It’s 2020, but this diet hype doesn’t ever seem to end, and to be honest, I have to roll my eyes a little bit every time I hear of another one making headlines. Read on to become familiar with the history of fad diets, how to recognize them in the media, the pros and cons of some of the most popular fad diets today, and how to determine the best type of diet plan for you.

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Your Guide to Intuitive Eating

Do you obsess about what you eat? When you eat something that you think you shouldn’t, do you often find that it’s hard to stop, but then feel overwhelmed with guilt afterwards? Do you often feel deprived? Do you find yourself still searching for the right diet out there that will finally work for you? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be suffering from the confines of diet culture. This makes you believe that you lack willpower and are doing something wrong if you’re not losing weight or achieving your health goals despite trying everything you know. It can be an exhausting effort…but there is a better way.

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