{"id":9083,"date":"2023-11-26T07:08:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T00:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9083"},"modified":"2023-11-26T07:08:27","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T00:08:27","slug":"rds-shares-their-anti-diet-approach-to-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9083","title":{"rendered":"RDs Shares Their Anti-Diet Approach to Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">A<\/span>fter years of dieting and exposure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/toxic-diet-culture-habits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/toxic-diet-culture-habits\/\">toxic diet culture<\/a>, we tend to associate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nutrient-dense-foods\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nutrient-dense-foods\/\">nutrient-rich foods<\/a> with restrictive diets. Salads and other veggies are often a diet mainstay. But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-intuitive-eating\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-intuitive-eating\/\">intuitive eating<\/a> is all about ditching diets for good. While the practice is commonly misunderstood as an excuse to eat forbidden foods, all day and every day, that is not the case; it&#8217;s really about taking an anti-diet approach to nutrition.<\/div>\n<p>An intuitive eater consumes a variety of foods that make their body feel good\u2014mindful of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/eat-when-youre-not-hungry\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/eat-when-youre-not-hungry\/\">hunger and fullness cues<\/a>. There are no off-limit foods. Emotions aren\u2019t numbed by food. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/kitchen-confidence\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/kitchen-confidence\/\">food rules<\/a> are no longer in effect. That means there is no more \u201cgood food\u201d vs. \u201cbad food.\u201d Instead, food is eaten for physical function and overall health.<\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"experts-in-article noskim py-[24px] px-[40px]\">\n<p>Experts In This Article<\/p>\n<ul class=\"!ml-[18px]\">\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritioneducationrd.com\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/nutritioneducationrd.com\/\">Catherine Karnatz, RD<\/a>, registered dietitian, health writer, and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nutritioneducationrd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nutritioneducationrd\/\">Nutrition Education RD<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\">Christine Milmine, RDN<\/a>, registered dietitian nutritionist at <a href=\"https:\/\/plantpoweredyou.com\/?fbclid=IwAR1PU9dBKGPKNjVlhp6-x66H9mwiZY1HYNJpWMf1TNHFuuTlq0wbw03Gl7g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/plantpoweredyou.com\/?fbclid=IwAR1PU9dBKGPKNjVlhp6-x66H9mwiZY1HYNJpWMf1TNHFuuTlq0wbw03Gl7g\">Plant Powered You<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlwellnesspractice.com\/eden-davis-rdn-ldn\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.pearlwellnesspractice.com\/eden-davis-rdn-ldn\">Eden Davis, RDN<\/a>, registered dietitian nutritionist and co-owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlwellnesspractice.com\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.pearlwellnesspractice.com\/\">Pearl Wellness<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\">Julie Pace, RDN<\/a>, registered dietitian nutritionist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corenutritionhw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.corenutritionhw.com\/\">Core Nutrition Health+Wellness<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\">Kayley Myers, RDN<\/a>, registered dietitian nutritionist <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/graciouslynourished\/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/graciouslynourished\/?hl=en\">Kelsey Kunik, RD<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\">Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CEDS, CDCES<\/a>, registered dietitian <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<p>We know that certain foods have a multitude of health benefits. However, if you\u2019re healing your relationship with food, you may be fearful of slipping back into the diet trap. How do you improve your overall diet quality without restriction? Part of that process, when practicing intuitive eating, includes embracing the principle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gentle-nutrition\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gentle-nutrition\/\">gentle nutrition<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Gentle nutrition<\/h2>\n<p>Dieting tends to give us an all-or-nothing attitude. You\u2019re on or you\u2019re off. You eat all of the nutrient-rich and nourishing foods, or you have a cheat day (or week\u2026or month) and eat nothing but ultra-processed foods.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anti-diet-approach-nutrition\/\" current-title=\"I\u2019m an Anti-Diet RD, and Here Are 5 Ways I Improve My Own Overall Nutrition\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-1483939073_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-05-25\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anti-diet-approach-nutrition\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anti-diet-approach-nutrition\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anti-diet-approach-nutrition\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When you are healing from a diet mentality, incorporating nutrition can be tricky. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corenutritionhw.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.corenutritionhw.com\/about\/\">Julie Pace, RDN<\/a>, registered dietitian nutritionist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corenutritionhw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.corenutritionhw.com\/\">Core Nutrition Health+Wellness<\/a> suggests embracing a mindful, holistic, anti-diet approach to nutrition. \u201cOne way to do this is to focus on incorporating foods that nourish your body and empower you to feel your best,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Intuitive eating is all about experimentation and exploration. You are viewing food through new eyes. No longer are foods considered punishment or reward, but you are fueling your body for optimal health and wellness. \u201cThis may involve exploring a variety of nutrient-dense foods, experimenting with different cooking methods, or simply practicing mindfulness,\u201d Pace says.<\/p>\n<h2>Upgrade your anti-diet approach to nutrition effortlessly with these 5 strategies<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Eat breakfast<\/h3>\n<p>Breakfast has gotten a bad rap from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/intermittent-fasting-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/intermittent-fasting-benefits\/\">intermittent fasting<\/a> fans. As it turns out, ignoring your hunger half of the day shouldn\u2019t be worn like a badge of honor. In fact, skipping breakfast is associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31023424\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" class=\"no-underline citation\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31023424\/\"><span>heart disease<\/span><sup>1<\/sup><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35284139\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" class=\"no-underline citation\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35284139\/\"><span>high blood pressure<\/span><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30418612\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" class=\"no-underline citation\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30418612\/\"><span>increased risk of type 2 diabetes<\/span><sup>3<\/sup><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33590466\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" class=\"no-underline citation\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33590466\/\"><span>cancer<\/span><sup>4<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Anti-diet dietitian, <a href=\"https:\/\/graciouslynourished.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/graciouslynourished.com\/about\/\">Kelsey Kunik, RDN<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/graciouslynourished.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/graciouslynourished.com\/\">Graciously Nourished<\/a>, recommended starting the day with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/no-cook-breakfasts\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/no-cook-breakfasts\/\">high-protein and high-fiber breakfast<\/a>. \u201cBreakfast is a great way to stay full and energized throughout the morning,&#8221; she says. &#8220;It can also help prevent overeating later in the day, which can be triggered by skipping meals and letting yourself get too hungry.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>2. Try simple swaps<\/h3>\n<p>No need to give up the foods you love. Instead, try new ways to make an old favorite. You can often swap ingredients to provide more health benefits\u2014without compromising flavor. Some examples of swaps include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Milk and natural sweeteners instead of coffee creamer:<\/strong> Coffee is a drink many can\u2019t do without. And according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.driveresearch.com\/market-research-company-blog\/coffee-survey\/#:~:text=48%25%20of%20people%20use%20generic%20coffee%20creamers.&amp;text=The%20survey%20found%20that%20other,and%20soy%20milk%20(5%25).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.driveresearch.com\/market-research-company-blog\/coffee-survey\/#:~:text=48%25%20of%20people%20use%20generic%20coffee%20creamers.&amp;text=The%20survey%20found%20that%20other,and%20soy%20milk%20(5%25).\">market research<\/a>, only 25 percent of people drink their coffee black. That means the rest are adding some sort of creamer or flavor enhancer. Flavored creamers are extremely popular but come with a list of ingredients that may be questionable (i.e., hydrogenated oil and artificial flavors). You don\u2019t have to give up your morning brew. Try simple ingredients to spruce up your coffee, like organic half-and-half with coconut sugar or oat milk and maple syrup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whole grain instead of white:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/high-fiber-foods\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/high-fiber-foods\/\">dietary fiber<\/a> found in whole grains like brown rice, whole-grain bread, oatmeal, and whole-wheat pasta has numerous benefits, including aiding in digestion and preventing constipation. In addition, consumption of whole grains has been found to <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33297391\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" class=\"no-underline citation\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33297391\/\"><span>lower the risk of cancer<\/span><sup>5<\/sup><\/a>. Many whole grain products can be swapped for their refined counterparts without changing the taste. Replace white rice with brown rice in your stir-fry. Give whole-wheat bow-tie noodles a try in your next pasta salad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Greek yogurt for regular yogurt: <\/strong>Greek yogurt is a great source of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/probiotic-bacteria-strains\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/probiotic-bacteria-strains\/\">probiotics that are essential for gut health<\/a>. When compared to regular yogurt, Greek yogurt has over twice the amount of protein and almost half of the carbs. You can also use plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream, something to keep in mind next time you&#8217;re making a dip or chili.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Combine nutrients when snacking<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to grab a banana or a cheese stick and be on your way. But choosing to eat just one food group for a meal or snack may leave you lacking. Just because it\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/energy-boosting-snacks\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/energy-boosting-snacks\/\">snack<\/a> doesn\u2019t mean that you have to skip a food group. Eating a combination of macronutrients\u2014carbohydrates, fat, and protein\u2014is satiating and helps give you the energy you need for focus and activity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI always recommend pairing two foods like carbohydrates and protein or protein and fat. This combination helps ensure you&#8217;re getting enough nutrients and will give you staying power until your next meal,\u201d says dietitian, <a href=\"https:\/\/lauracipullo.com\/rebecca-jaspan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/lauracipullo.com\/rebecca-jaspan\/\">Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CEDS, CDCES<\/a>. Her favorite combos are crackers and cheese, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/protein-rich-snacks\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/protein-rich-snacks\/\">apple and peanut butter<\/a>, or fruit and nuts.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Honor your cravings<\/h3>\n<p>Food cravings are a normal part of life. Since there are no forbidden or off-limit foods in intuitive eating, you are free to eat whatever you\u2019re craving. Furthermore, you can use it as an opportunity to get some beneficial nutrients. \u201cYou can enhance nutrition by focusing on variety, balance, and applying gentle nutrition,&#8221; says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlwellnesspractice.com\/eden-davis-rdn-ldn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.pearlwellnesspractice.com\/eden-davis-rdn-ldn\">Eden Davis, RDN LDN<\/a>, co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlwellnesspractice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.pearlwellnesspractice.com\/\">Pearl Wellness Practice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So what does that look like? You simply blend the craving with nutrition. Let\u2019s take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/healthy-chocolate-snacks\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/healthy-chocolate-snacks\/\">chocolate<\/a> craving for instance. \u201cWe know the chocolate will satisfy our taste buds, but won&#8217;t necessarily provide satiety and nutrients. We can add a fruit like coconut to this snack to pack in more nutrients, staying power, and balance,\u201d Davis says.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Add in nutrient-packed foods<\/h3>\n<p>When you are trying to improve your nutrition, addition is key. \u201cLook for ways to incorporate nutrients into your meals rather than avoiding certain foods,\u201d said dietitian <a href=\"https:\/\/freedomandglorynutrition.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/freedomandglorynutrition.com\">Kayley Myers, RDN<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34423871\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34423871\/\">Well-studied diet patterns<\/a>, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/mediterranean-diet-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/mediterranean-diet-benefits\/\">Mediterranean diet<\/a>, have informed us about what foods promote health and prevent disease. You can add those foods and reap the benefits without cutting calories, carbs, or points.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s more, food can be chosen based on your personal needs, preferences, and the benefits you want. For example, \u201cPeople looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anti-inflammatory-foods-for-longevity\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anti-inflammatory-foods-for-longevity\/\">reduce inflammation<\/a> can add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/antioxidant-foods\/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CI%20suggest%20that%20at%20least,are%20also%20filled%20with%20antioxidants.\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/antioxidant-foods\/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CI%20suggest%20that%20at%20least,are%20also%20filled%20with%20antioxidants.\">antioxidant-rich foods<\/a> to their meals and snacks, such as berries, sweet potatoes, or green tea,&#8221; Meyers says. &#8220;This can help shift your focus to using food as a means to care for your body.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. If you&#8217;re looking to up your fruit and vegetable intake, start small by adding one serving to one meal or snack each day, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritioneducationrd.com\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.nutritioneducationrd.com\">Catherine Karnatz, MPH, RD<\/a>. \u201cThis could look like blending a handful of frozen fruit into your morning smoothie or adding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/canned-beans-recipes\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/canned-beans-recipes\/\">canned beans<\/a> to your favorite soup recipe,&#8221; she says.<\/p>\n<h2>Look at the big picture<\/h2>\n<p>Improving the quality of your diet doesn\u2019t need to be done on a timeline. Give yourself grace and accept that some days will have better nutrition than others. That\u2019s completely normal. \u201cIf you are working on adding in more nutrient-dense foods, it&#8217;s important to not get stuck on one meal or day,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/plantpoweredyou.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/plantpoweredyou.com\/about\/\">Christine Milmine<\/a>, RDN, registered dietitian nutritionist at <a href=\"https:\/\/plantpoweredyou.com\/?fbclid=IwAR1PU9dBKGPKNjVlhp6-x66H9mwiZY1HYNJpWMf1TNHFuuTlq0wbw03Gl7g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/plantpoweredyou.com\/?fbclid=IwAR1PU9dBKGPKNjVlhp6-x66H9mwiZY1HYNJpWMf1TNHFuuTlq0wbw03Gl7g\">Plant Powered You<\/a>. \u201cInstead, consider focusing on incorporating longer-lasting healthy habits into your overall eating pattern.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The process of becoming an intuitive eater is a journey. It takes a while to unlearn the food rules and associations we have with dieting. But making peace with food and choosing foods that honor your body will be worth it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-thin post-citations mt-[40px] mb-[30px]\" data-module-init=\"main-2020\/post-citations\" data-module-immediate=\"true\">\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mb-[24px]\"\/>\n<div class=\"post-citations-content flex flex-col gap-[24px]\">\n<p>Well+Good articles reference scientific, reliable, recent, robust studies to back up the information we share. You can trust us along your wellness journey.<\/p>\n<div>\n<ol class=\"!ml-[18px] !mt-0\">\n<li>\n              Rong, Shuang et al. \u201cAssociation of Skipping Breakfast With Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality.\u201d\u00a0<i>Journal of the American College of Cardiology<\/i>\u00a0vol. 73,16 (2019): 2025-2032. doi:10.1016\/j.jacc.2019.01.065            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Li, Zishuo et al. \u201cSkipping Breakfast Is Associated with Hypertension in Adults: A Meta-Analysis.\u201d\u00a0<i>International journal of hypertension<\/i>\u00a0vol. 2022 7245223. 3 Mar. 2022, doi:10.1155\/2022\/7245223            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Ballon, Aur\u00e9lie et al. \u201cBreakfast Skipping Is Associated with Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes among Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies.\u201d\u00a0<i>The Journal of nutrition<\/i>\u00a0vol. 149,1 (2019): 106-113. doi:10.1093\/jn\/nxy194            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Helo, Dena et al. \u201cThe association of skipping breakfast with cancer-related and all-cause mortality in a national cohort of United States adults.\u201d\u00a0<i>Cancer causes &amp; control : CCC<\/i>\u00a0vol. 32,5 (2021): 505-513. doi:10.1007\/s10552-021-01401-9            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Gaesser, Glenn A. \u201cWhole Grains, Refined Grains, and Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review of Meta-Analyses of Observational Studies.\u201d\u00a0<i>Nutrients<\/i>\u00a0vol. 12,12 3756. 7 Dec. 2020, doi:10.3390\/nu12123756            <\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mt-[24px]\"\/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After years of dieting and exposure to toxic diet culture, we tend to associate nutrient-rich foods with restrictive diets. 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