Trust Your Gut - Eat for Satisfaction Intuitive Eating Through the Holidays

The holiday season is such a joyful, beautiful time of year to spend with our friends and families. One of the favorite holiday pastimes is sharing delicious meals and treats with loved ones. Sometimes this can challenge our relationships with food and in this segment, Nicole PhD, RN discusses how we can navigate these times.

Quick Disclaimer: This series explores Intuitive Eating from a chef’s perspective. This is not meant to provide specific medical advice. If these topics interest you, please consult a registered dietitian and/or healthcare provider for personalized guidance and education.

What if we are offered food and don’t want to eat right now, but don’t want to be rude?

• It’s ok to eat if you aren’t hungry

• Practice Body Autonomy

What if we fear eating past fullness and feeling “Thanksgiving Full”?

• Be Kind to Ourselves

• Don’t go into the meal too hungry

• Still eat meals on holidays before the ‘main meal’

• We aren’t obligated to eat everything on our plates

Tips about the food police at holiday dinners:

• Notice it and let it go if possible

• Set boundaries with your close ones

• If you are starting conversations with people about intuitive eating, keep the conversation focused on your own journey with IE and don’t say “you should xyz”.