Emotional eating is deeply rooted in the intricate link between our emotions and the act of eating. It often involves seeking comfort or distraction through food when experiencing various emotional states.
Certain foods, particularly those high in sugar, fat, and salt, can activate the brain's reward centers, providing a temporary mood boost.
Read MoreDiet culture often makes us think that food is either good or bad, and if we choose the wrong food, we must suffer through guilt until we can make up for it with the next meal. Eating is framed as an act of self-control when it should be framed as an act of self-care.
It's time to start freeing yourself from the damaging messages of diet culture. Here are some steps you can take to start building a healthy relationship with food that’s based on nourishment, rather than deprivation and weight loss.
“I don’t know how to fix my relationship with food and I have developed bad habits.
I want to lose weight, break free of this hold food has on me, and no longer have anxiety about food.
I’m carrying an extra 30 pounds and it’s not because I don’t know how to lead a healthy lifestyle, it’s because I have struggled with restricting then binge eating for so long and now have a broken relationship with food. I need to fix that before I can address my weight.”
Can you relate to any of these feelings? Feeling like you’re putting your life on hold because you feel so uncomfortable in your skin, or like food is just dominating your life?
Read MoreIf you’re looking to include more plant-based proteins into your diet, supplementing with a high-quality plant-based protein powder can be an excellent way to do so.
With so many different brands out there, it can be hard to know which plant-based protein powder offers the best value and quality. Let’s explore the benefits of protein powder, how much to incorporate into your diet and some of the best brands available on the market. We’ll review which plant-based protein powders are best, how much protein you should be getting, how to get enough protein on a vegan diet, and talking about how to build muscle.
