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What does it mean to eat without giving your diet a name? It’s called intuitive eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone\u2019s body needs something different. While some thrive on a raw vegan diet and others do well with a macrobiotic skew, your body might be happiest with lots of variety from all of the food groups. Incorporating a wide range of nourishing foods\u2014including gluten, animal proteins and dairy\u2014can be beneficial, and we sat down with Brooke Schantz, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and CEO\/founder of<\/span> Bitchin\u2019 Nutrition<\/span><\/a>, to get the scoop on what has a place in a no restrictions lifestyle. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, she shares her tips on how to balance an open-minded foodstyle and how to get the most for your body out of all the options at your fingertips (and fork tips).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is intuitive eating?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Intuitive eating is where you pay attention to your cravings and hunger cues, without following a specific diet or restricting yourself in anyway. This doesn’t mean that you eat unhealthily all of the time, but rather that you are in tune with your body. You don\u2019t need to restrict yourself to practice a healthy lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to start eating intuitively<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Opening your mind to the many possibilities of what to put on your plate is a great place to start. A great template for breakfast is one serving of lean protein or dairy, one serving of fruit and one serving of carbohydrate, preferably one that is high in fiber.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lunch and dinner look similar: Fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables, one quarter with a lean, high-quality protein and the other quarter with carbohydrates like fruit, starchy or semi-starchy veggies like corn, sweet potatoes or peas, or a whole grain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re having trouble starting a new healthy eating plan, simply filling half of your plate with vegetables at lunch and dinner is a great way to begin. The high concentration of vitamins, minerals and fiber will help keep you feeling full for longer. The more space these take up in your stomach the less likely you will be to overeat. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who benefits from eating intuitively?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone can benefit from eating intuitively. This lifestyle can be beneficial for a wide range of individuals, from pregnant and postpartum women, to people tackling chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, celiac disease and PCOS. It can also be beneficial for people dealing with food allergies and intolerances.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following a basic healthy eating template of half a plate of vegetables, one quarter of the plate protein and one quarter of the plate carbohydrates is a sustainable practice and can be tailored to any stage of life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is eating intuitively dangerous?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re not focusing on cutting a bunch of foods out\u2014instead, you\u2019re focusing on adding in more plant foods. If you\u2019re missing out on anything, it\u2019ll likely be added sugars and processed foods. You\u2019ll start to crave them less and instead find yourself seeking out veggies instead. No danger there!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No one has ever overdosed on eating vegetables. Focusing just on increasing your veggie consumption is simple to do and relatively non-stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is eating intuitively beneficial?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eating without restriction is sustainable. There is no complicated tracking or calorie counting, and the wide range of food options means your meals can be tailored to your preferences. If you\u2019re not bored with what you\u2019re eating\u2014and you actually enjoy it\u2014you\u2019re more likely to stick with it in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This isn\u2019t a diet; it\u2019s a way of life. And if you practice it daily like brushing your teeth, it will be more likely to stick as a permanent habit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are some misconceptions about intuitive eating?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eating with \u201cno restrictions\u201d shouldn\u2019t be confused with an \u201ceating free-for-all.\u201d The goal is not to overeat, but rather to nourish the body in mindful amounts so that the instances of overdoing are fewer and the overall intake of high-quality, healthy foods is greater. Eating a little of everything means never feeling deprived, which means we need to stress less about food.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the nutrition programming we often see on TV or in magazines is focused on weight loss, there\u2019s a mass misconception that in order for a lifestyle to be \u201cgood\u201d for you, it should equate to fast, noticeable weight loss. Good things take time, and teaching your body to eat a well-balanced diet can be a process. While results might not be immediate, eating in this inclusive, moderate way can create a lasting framework for success. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we make excellent choices 80 percent of the time, we\u2019re left with 20 percent of the time to make choices that contribute to our life\u2019s happiness, like that post-work wine or that cheeseburger every once in a while. It\u2019s all about balance and practicing the art of balance for your unique life.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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