One common myth about intuitive eating is that it's just an excuse to eat whatever you want, whenever you want, without any regard for health or nutritional balance. In this fascinating episode, host Mark Seeto and guest dietitian Lyndi Cohen discuss the transformative power of intuitive eating and why it’s nothing like you’ve thought before. Learn about overcoming food labels and diet rules to embrace a more mindful and balanced approach to nourishing yourself. You’ll also hear about the parallels between intuition in yoga and intuition in eating and how it comes back to the body and mind connection. Tune in to also learn about the Hunger Scale as a tool to reconnect with your body’s natural cues so you can regain control over eating patterns. Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to rediscover the joy of eating intuitively and nurturing a healthier relationship with food.
Our favourite quotable moments:
"[Intuitive eating] is not a diet. It's kind of like the opposite of dieting." - Lyndi Cohen
"Intuitive eating is helping us get back to this innate intelligence and wisdom that our body has." - Lyndi Cohen
"The sole purpose of hunger is to tell us that we need more energy. It's like our own inbuilt system for helping us regulate energy." - Lyndi Cohen
"[Intuitive eating] is not about unrestrained consumption, but rather about finding a balanced and mindful approach to eating that respects both your body's needs and your overall health." - Lyndi Cohen
"There isn't one way to be healthy.” - Lyndi Cohen
"We don't create lists of forbidden foods or foods we need to avoid." - Lyndi Cohen
"What we end up seeing is that we're actually so much better at regulating and creating those little healthier habits." - Lyndi Cohen
Lyndi Cohen is one of Australia’s most well-known and trusted health experts. Lyndi is a dietitian, best-selling author, podcaster and resident nutritionist on Channel 9’s TODAY show. She never uses photoshop and uses her channels to advocate for real health without the wellness wankery. Lyndi has also developed her Back to Basics App which helps people be healthy without dieting and also provides support and coaching for people suffering from binge eating disorder through her Keep It Real program. Her 2nd book, Your Weight Is Not The Problem is available now.