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nutrition note: INTUITIVE EATING

If you’ve heard of Intuitive Eating (IE) but 3. Make peace with food. Allow yourself to 9. Move in ways that feel good. Exercise doesn’t

aren’t sure what it really means, now is a enjoy food without guilt. All foods can fit have to be intense. Focus on movements that

great time to learn. Unlike diet trends that into a healthy lifestyle. energize you and fit your lifestyle.
come and go, intuitive eating is a lasting, self- 4. Challenge “the food police.” Shut down 10. Honor your health with gentle nutrition.
aware approach that helps you build a better negative self-talk or rules that label foods as Aim to make food choices that nourish
relationship with food and your body.
“good” or “bad.” your body most of the time without
Intuitive eaters listen to their bodies. They 5. Rediscover the satisfaction factor. Eating obsessing over perfection.
eat when they’re truly hungry and stop when should be enjoyable. When food is satisfying, With all these principles, don’t get overwhelmed.
they feel full. This technique fosters self- you’re more likely to feel content and less Start with one or two that resonate with you.
trust, alleviates stress related to eating, and likely to overeat. Intuitive eating is all about tuning in, not
promotes overall well-being. With intuitive following rules. Food isn’t “good” or “bad.” It

eating, there are no foods that are o -limits. 6. Feel your fullness. Forget the “clean is a means of fueling your body and is a source
The focus is on balance, satisfaction, and plate club.” Stop eating when you are of energy, comfort, and connection.
listening to your body’s signals. comfortably full instead of waiting until
your plate is empty. If food choices have ever left you feeling
Here are the 10 guiding principles of guilty or overwhelmed, intuitive eating can
intuitive eating: 7. Cope with your emotions with kindness. help you feel more confi dent and in control.
Food might feel like a quick fix when you're

1. Reject the “diet mentality.” Let go of stressed or upset, but it doesn’t solve the Try it out this holiday season and see how it
strict food rules or the idea that your problem. Try journaling, talking to a friend, makes you feel.
worth depends on how or what you eat. or going for a walk instead. Source:
2. Honor your hunger. Eat when you are 8. Respect your body. Everyone has a di erent https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-

hungry and the type of food your body wants. shape and size. Accepting your body can intuitive-eating
help improve confi dence and self-care.

From the Kitchen: APPLE AND FENNEL SOUP

Serves 7 DIRECTIONS:
INGREDIENTS: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
• 1 Tbsp. butter Add the onions, fennel, apples, garlic, and
thyme. Cook until the onions are translucent,
• 2 yellow onions, diced
about 8 to 10 minutes.
• 1 bulb of fennel, diced
Add the vegetable stock and simmer until
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced the ingredients have softened, about 15 to
20 minutes.
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Stir in the half-and-half slowly and then return
• 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme
the soup to a simmer.
• 3 cups vegetable stock
Use a blender to purée the soup until smooth.
• 4 cups of half-and-half
Optional: For a silkier texture, pour the soup
• ½ tsp. salt through a fine-mesh strainer. Season with salt

and white pepper to taste. Serve warm.
• ¼ tsp. white pepper

Nutrition Information: Calories – 320, Total Fat 145g, Saturated Fat 10g, Cholesterol 75mg,
Sodium 290mg, Total Carbohydrates 30g, Fiber 6g, Total Sugars 6g, Protein 3g