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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 30 MIN

🔎 How to Use a Nutrition Label as an Intuitive Eater

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In this episode, we’re reclaiming nutrition facts from the clutches of food rules and fear. You’ll learn how to approach a nutrition label without spiraling into judgment or rigid thinking—and how these labels can actually support you in honoring your body’s needs.We cover:Why serving sizes are often arbitrary (and not worth stressing over)How to assess if a food will be satisfying and sustaining—beyond just caloriesWhat to do when a meal leaves you hungry an hour later (hint: it’s probably missing fat)Why “high calorie” isn’t a bad thing—and how that narrative has been skewed by diet cultureA reminder that your nutrition needs aren’t confined to a 24-hour windowHow to spot sneaky sources of valuable nutrients like iron, calcium, and B vitamins—yes, even in foods diet culture deems “bad”You’ll also hear a real-life client story that highlights how gentle curiosity—not obsession—can help you build meals that actually work for your body.Nutrition labels aren’t moral scorecards. This episode will help you read them with nuance, compassion, and a whole lot less stress.More From Leah:📚Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter PackApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice message on SpeakpipeEmail me: [email protected]

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In this episode, we’re reclaiming nutrition facts from the clutches of food rules and fear. You’ll learn how to approach a nutrition label without spiraling into judgment or rigid thinking—and how these labels can actually support you in honoring your body’s needs. We cover: Why serving sizes are often arbitrary (and not worth stressing over)How to assess if a food will be satisfying and sustaining—beyond just caloriesWhat to do when a meal leaves you hungry an hour later (hint: it’s probably...

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