How Gut Health Obsession Can Trigger Emotional Eating and Restrictive Behaviors

Dec 10

In this episode, Alana tackles the online obsession with gut health and clean eating, shedding light on how these trends can inadvertently become triggers for emotional and binge eating. As a functional dietitian, Alana discusses the importance of gut health while emphasizing the pitfalls of micromanaging diets through elimination and detox programs. She shares her own journey and how she learned that rigid rules and restrictive behaviors can disconnect us from our body's natural signals, leading to more stress and ultimately worsening our relationship with food. Alana provides insights on how to cultivate a more intuitive approach to eating that fosters a balanced gut and a calm mind. Join Alana as she offers practical advice to break free from the cycle of clean eating obsessions and step into a sustainable, joyful relationship with food.

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