Have you heard of Intuitive Eating?

Can you imagine eating whatever you want without feeling guilty while still caring for your body?

Intuitive eating is an approach that invites you to listen to what your body truly needs, leaving behind restrictive diets and rigid rules. Learn to trust your instincts when it comes to food!

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The 5 principles to start eating intuitively

1) Say goodbye to diets

It’s time to leave behind labels like “good” or “bad” for food. Free yourself from the diet mentality and rediscover the pleasure of eating!

2) Listen to your hunger cues

Your body is wise and knows when it needs energy. Learn to recognize those hunger signals and respond to them.

3) Enjoy without guilt

Maintaining a natural balance without overindulging becomes easier when you stop forbidding foods.

4) Seek satisfaction

Eating should be a pleasurable experience. Savor every bite, enjoy the textures, the aromas… Mindful eating will make you feel more satisfied and less prone to overeating.

5) Respect your satiety cues

Feeling full already? Stop. There’s no need to finish everything on your plate if your body tells you it’s had enough.

Beyond ending the struggle with food, intuitive eating can improve your overall well-being. According to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, those who practice this approach tend to have better mental health and a more positive relationship with their body. Additionally, this eating style is associated with a lower body mass index and fewer disordered eating behaviors.

But how do you start listening to your body?

• Practice Mindful Eating: Disconnect from the world while you eat—no more phones, TV, or distractions. Focus on what you’re eating, how it tastes, and how it makes you feel.
• Recognize Your Emotions: Keep a small journal where you note how you feel before eating. Are you truly hungry or just bored, anxious, or sad? This exercise will help you identify when you’re eating for emotional reasons rather than physical needs.
• Give the Process Time: Changing your mindset takes time. Be kind to yourself and allow your body to adjust to this new way of relating to food.

Intuitive eating invites you to listen to your body and take care of it holistically.

Incorporating products like My Happy Gut (formerly Acidophilus) to support your digestive system for healthy digestion, My Vitamin Hack (formerly Super High Potency) to help you achieve complete nutrition, and My Body Cleanser (formerly Goldenseal) to help detoxify your body can help you maintain a balance between what your body needs and what it truly enjoys.

Start nourishing yourself from within and reconnect with the pleasure of eating!

*** This article is for informational purposes only. Consult a doctor or dietitian before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle.