30. What is Gentle Nutrition (and What Is It NOT)?

In a world full of nutrition advice from lots of sources that don’t always agree, it can be a little stressful and overwhelming to sort through the noise and know what to listen to. That’s where gentle nutrition comes in. If you’re tired of following restrictive diets and feeling overwhelmed with complicated nutritional advice, listen up because in this episode you’ll learn all about what gentle nutrition is and how it can help you care for yourself and feel your best, without overcomplicating things. In today’s episode, we’re kicking off our series on gentle nutrition by defining what it is (and what it is NOT). We’ll discuss how to simplify nutrition, let go of certain presumptions as to what “healthy” means, and listen to and understand what your body needs to feel and function at its best. We'll also talk about how laying down some of the basic foundations of nutrition knowledge can help you learn what nutrients really are and what they do for your body. Topics discussed in this episode include:     🍴 The aspects of dieting that are NOT a part of gentle nutrition    💓 Gentle nutrition as a form of self-care.    🤔 Stretching your understanding of the term “nutritious”    🎯 Applying your food knowledge in everyday life to consider how food can help meet your needs    ➕ Approaching mealtime like a math problem Resources mentioned: >>> Want to learn how to quickly plan simple, nourishing meals without reverting to diet mentality or feeling deprived? Enroll in the Nourishing Menus Gentle Nutrition Workshop! >>> Episode 9 with Chef Kris Dovbniak Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list. Work with me inside The Joy-Filled Eater course! Got a burning question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast! Join our community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. Connect with Brittany: Instagram Facebook *Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.