This episode is all about the basics of Intuitive Eating, something I hold a ton of passion for both personally and professionally as a Registered Dietitian. This is Intuitive Eating 101, so we’re walking through where Intuitive Eating came from and its ten core principles. We’ll also go over the evidence supporting the effectiveness of intuitive eating for both physical and mental health. I’ll address common misconceptions about intuitive eating and the importance of professional guidance, especially for those recovering from eating disorders, navigating different health conditions, neurodivergence, or healing from trauma. And of course, we’ll discuss the beautiful ways that Intuitive Eating aligns with God’s design for food and our bodies and how as Christians, the Intuitive Eating framework better equips us to make peace with food so we can serve God fully nourished.

In this episode, you’ll hear about how…

• ​Intuitive Eating is both a structured, evidence-based framework and a deeply individualized approach to eating
• ​Three decades worth of research evidence support the benefits of eating intuitively
• ​The ten Intuitive Eating principles support a healthy relationship with food, exercise, and body image
• ​Intuitive Eating should be implemented at the right time and may not be appropriate for people who need a lot of structure or struggle to be in tune with their body cues
• ​Intuitive Eating aligns with Christian beliefs about food and bodies and supports our enjoyment of God’s good gift of food
• ​Intuitive Eating aligns with Biblical examples in scripture of how Christians are to interact with food and our bodies

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Intuitive Eating and Personal Journey

02:40 Understanding Intuitive Eating: Principles and Framework

09:07 Research Evidence Supporting Intuitive Eating

17:37 Diving into the Principles of Intuitive Eating

40:33 Intuitive Eating from a Christian Perspective

44:18 Resources and Next Steps for Intuitive Eating

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Sources:

https://www.intuitiveeating.org/studies/

https://maddoxnutrition.co/blog/intuitive-eating