How to Eat Mindfully When Surrounded by Food all the Time

Being at home all the time and having loads of food on hand can lead to mindless eating, which can take a toll on health in the long term if not addressed. But what do you do? How do you feed yourself and your family well when there’s food everywhere you look? With a few tips and tweaks, it is possible to nourish yourself and avoid overeating, even when there are stockpiles of food surrounding you…

Intuitive Eating, Food FreedomJoanna FoleyApril 14, 2020Joanna Foley Nutritionmindful eating, mindfulness, intuitive eating, mindful snacking, healthy snacks, portion control, hunger & fullness scale, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, meal prep, eating mindfully, eat what you love, emotional eating Comment

Overcoming Emotional Eating

Have you ever felt like reaching for a bag of cookies after a stressful day at work, or celebrating an accomplishment by going out for ice cream? If so, you’ve experienced a form of emotional eating, and you’re certainly not alone. Now, don’t jump to conclusions, there is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying food. Let’s face it--food is one of life’s greatest pleasures and it tastes amazing. Enjoying food and using it as a method to deal with emotions only becomes a problem if it’s your primary source of pleasure and comfort. In this blog, you’ll discover what emotional eating is, how it may be harmful, how to recognize when it’s happening, and steps to take to overcome it.

Food FreedomJoanna FoleyOctober 7, 2019Joanna Foley Nutrition emotional eating, binge, intuitive eating, overeating, mindful eating, nutrition, food freedom, Registered DietitianComment