UPFs & Nutrition Noise with Maeve Hanan RD

For many, all the recent noise around ultra-processed foods (and diet culture generally) is making recovery really tough. The constant chatter on what to eat — what not to eat — and how to eat is hard at the best of times, and that’s without an ED brain.

With that in mind, we’re joined by Registered Dietitian Maeve Hanan to tackle some of this noise head-on. Maeve is a specialist dietitian with over 12 years’ experience, and who now focuses on supporting those stuck in food rules and anxiety.

Along the way, we unpack the myths around UPFs, nutrition misinformation, and why so much of this messaging can be harmful for people with EDs — as well as some of the ways to protect your recovery going forwards.

Topics covered:

* What ultra-processed food actually means

* Where current UPF fear messaging comes from

* Correlation vs causation in nutrition research

* Why nutrition knowledge can increase food anxiety

* Ultra-processed foods in recovery and long-term health

* Preference vs fear when avoiding foods

* Weight gain, feared foods, and blame

* Using the ACT matrix to support recovery

Connect with us:

Meg

Instagram: @megsy_recovery

YouTube: Megsy Recovery

TikTok: megsy recovery

Safia

Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.safiaed.com

Maeve Hanan — Dietetically Speaking

Website: https://dieteticallyspeaking.com

Instagram: @dieteticallyspeaking

Em (copywriter & editor)

Instagram: @em_schone

Resources mentioned:

* The ACT Matrix – https://youtu.be/cCCSpOtDPV0?si=Jf-ezp7zjsr5Wlw9

[DISCLAIMER]

Please keep in mind we’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help with your own unique recovery.