In this episode , we join hands with Sharmada (Nutritionist) to talk about various things that go into our Relationship with Food .

Topics discussed (in order) : 

1. What does relationship with food mean ?

2. Categorization of food as good and bad

   • Thoughts of perceiving food solely in terms of providing nutrients to the body

3. Guilt around food

   Thoughts on statements like -

   • You don't deserve to eat this .

   • I exercised today, so I deserve to eat this - Food as a reward for doing exercise .

   • Cheating in diet - Perceiving eating tasty/hyperpalatable/favourite foods as cheating .

4. Restriction of foods - How much of a restriction is fine and when does it do harm ?

   • Does restriction lead to cravings ?

   • Overeating the food restricted ?

   • Intention behind restriction 

5. Some thoughts on Flexibility in diet .

6. Problems someone with negative relationship with food might face ?

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