Intuitive Eating in a Nutshell

Written By Matt Priven

Intuitive Eating is a non-diet framework that can drastically improve how people relate to food, however it’s often mischaracterized or misunderstood. Join us, two registered dietitians, as we discuss what Intuitive Eating is all about, why we practice through an Intuitive Eating lens, and how we respond to common critiques of Intuitive Eating. 

Topics covered in this episode:

  • Intuitive Eating! (dancehall airhorn!)

  • Where did this whole thing come from?

  • Jen brings us back to the mid-90's

  • Matt continues to impersonate Casey Kasem

  • OK, so what is Intuitive Eating exactly?

  • What does the science say?

  • What do people get wrong about Intuitive Eating?

  • We hear clips from Intuitive Eating haters!

  • Restriction vs structure

  • Are cucumbers terrible?!

  • Are we calorie counting robots?!

  • Why does "unconditional permission" feel so scary?

  • Jen gets real about eating disorder statistics

  • "Priven's Law" is coined

  • Jen doesn't like mustard in her hamburger

  • Is Intuitive Eating a panacea that makes life completely perfect??

  • How can you get started in practicing Intuitive Eating principles?

  • We ride off to some 90's throwback

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

  • Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition:  https://read.macmillan.com/lp/intuitive-eating-4th-edition/

**This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship. **

Matt Priven
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