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The hidden messages in food
with AMELIA FREER — UK's leading nutritional therapist, healthy eating expert and internationally bestselling author.
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Amelia explains how often it is the emotional attachment to food that prevents us from choosing to eat healthily rather than simply a lack of knowledge. In this lesson, she encourages you to become more aware of the emotion surrounding food so that you’re able to make good, positive decisions.
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The Hidden Messages in Food
I am a nutritional therapist, not a psychologist, but I wholeheartedly understand that there is a big emotional, social and cultural component to food and eating. We all have different and often complicated stories and messages around the food we choose. Some of these are positive, others maybe less so.
It can be helpful to bring compassionate and kind awareness to our feelings toward food, without judgement.
If in doubt, ask yourself: What is the kindest thing I can do for myself right now?
Further Resources
On ameliafreer.com
- A Kinder Approach to Healthy Living
- My Guide to Non-Food Treats
Books
- The first few chapters of my third book, Nourish & Glow: The 10-day Plan, covers this topic in lots more detail.
- Eat, drink and be mindful - Susan Albers
- Artful Eating: The psychology of lasting weight loss – Karina Melvin
- The Compassionate Mind – Paul Gilbert
- How to Eat – Thich Nhat Hanh
- Videos from the School of Life:
- The Mind Body Problem
- Why we eat too much
Where to Look for Psychological Support
Take a look at the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy website.
If you have any concerns about your mental wellbeing, please discuss this with your GP or healthcare provider.
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Amelia Freer
UK's leading nutritional therapist, healthy eating expert and internationally bestselling author.
Amelia Freer (FdSc, DipION) is one of the UK’s most respected nutritional therapists and healthy eating experts. She is also an internationally best selling author debuting with the inspirational Eat. Nourish. Glow., now translated into many languages around the world. She has headed a thriving private clinic in London for over a decade and has helped thousands to achieve a happier, healthier life. Amelia fervently believes that we can all achieve improved health and well-being by choosing to eat the right foods. Amongst her success stories are famous names such as Victoria Beckham OBE, Boy George, James Corden and Sam Smith.
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