
Saved by Love Jonson
Skip the diet talk today (+3 writing-related tips)
Saved by Love Jonson
There’s also an individualistic—and, arguably, masculinist—assumption at work in diet culture, which minimizes the role of food in shared pleasures, both daily and during special celebrations. But there is something immensely valuable about being tied to the world, and our bodies, and each other, by the thrice-or-so daily practice of satisfying our
... See moreThe problem is that along the way, for a variety of reasons, most of us unlearn intuitive eating. The idea that we can trust our bodies to guide us in making positive food choices is totally foreign. Trusting our innate wisdom—especially in making decisions about how to eat—runs counter to what most people (both health professionals and lay people
... See moreIf you are eating with others, steer mealtime conversations toward the food: acknowledge the local farmer who grew your lettuce and tomatoes, thank the person who prepared the salad; or talk about other topics that help nourish your gratitude and connection to your food and each other. Refrain from hashing over work or the latest atrocities in the
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