7. Signs Your “Clean Eating” Habits Might Be Fuelling Bingeing & Tools To Overcome

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for personalised health advice - What works for one person may not be right for another Have you ever felt like you were doing EVERYTHING right - eating high protein, cutting out sugar, fasting, working out every day, but for some reason you’re experiencing “binge-like” behaviours, have loud food noise and feel like life is on “challenge” mode? On today’s episode, we are covering why diet mindsets are sabotaging your ability to eat intuitively and strategies to feel more normal around food! The main takeaway is that healthy habits are great until the intention behind them feels driven by fear and control. Connect! insta: @downtoearth.eatsReferences/Further Reading: ultra processed food and changes in gut microbiome and inflammation https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6835660/ultra processed food and food addiction https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7694501/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Food Mindsets01:07 The Dangers of Labelling Food as Healthy or Unhealthy01:32 Intention Behind Food Choices02:40 The Impact of Dieting on Food Relationships04:59 Finding Food Neutrality06:10 The Importance of Moderation08:05 Social Connections and Food Choices09:17 Overcoming Food Restrictions11:34 How You Eat Reflects Your Overall Relationship with Food11:39 Understanding Women's Unique Nutritional Needs12:14 Debunking Fasting Myths14:12 Understanding Food Relationships16:52 Breaking Free from Food Rules19:42 Navigating Ultra-Processed Foods22:57 Contextualising Healthy Choices26:53 Managing Stress and Emotional Resilience