Ep 10: Remain Curious About the Nuances and Changes with Food Tolerance
Jun 3, 2021
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Boston-based dietitian Kate discusses the importance of remaining curious about food tolerance and personalized diet changes. She explores the negative impact of strict food rules and misconceptions in digestive health, emphasizing individualized approaches. Kate also delves into intuitive eating practices, promoting a positive relationship with food and debunking diet culture myths.
Remain curious about changes in food tolerance over time for better understanding.
Avoid strict dietary rules to improve quality of life and focus on developing a positive food relationship.
Deep dives
Kate Skarlata's Personal Health Journey and Dietary Discoveries
Kate Skarlata, a Boston-based dietitian specializing in gastrointestinal disorders, shared her personal health journey. After intestinal surgery and developing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, she discovered the nuances in her diet. Initially advised to avoid fats post-surgery, she found her tolerance level through self-experimentation. Skarlata's journey highlighted the importance of remaining curious about dietary changes and individual tolerance.
Challenges of Strict Dietary Rules and Food Fear
Skarlata discussed the negative impact of strict dietary rules on patients' quality of life. She highlighted the risks of restrictive diets leading to food fears, undernutrition, and heightened anxiety. Often, patients believe that stricter adherence to diets like low FODMAP leads to better outcomes, but this perfectionist trap can worsen GI symptoms and mental health. Skarlata cautioned against associating food with guilt, cheating, or moral values, emphasizing the need for a balanced and enjoyable approach to eating.
Embracing Intuitive Eating for a Positive Food Relationship
Skarlata recommended the book 'Intuitive Eating' for developing a positive relationship with food. The book's principles include honoring hunger, respecting fullness, discovering food satisfaction, and rejecting diet mentality. By tuning into their body's signals and focusing on self-care, individuals can rebuild a healthy connection with food. Skarlata emphasized the importance of nurturing a positive food relationship and avoiding rigid rules or extremes that can lead to disordered eating and diminished quality of life.
Kate shares her personal journey and many years of experience as a digestive health expert to help the listener understand how food tolerance changes over time and why we should keep “testing the waters.”
Kate is a Boston-based dietitian with 30 years of experience. Kate's expertise is in gastrointestinal disorders and food intolerance, with a particular focus on the application of the low FODMAP diet for functional gut disorders. She was awarded the Outstanding Massachusetts Dietitian Award and recognized as Boston's Best Dietitian by Boston Magazine. Kate is the author of numerous books and articles on digestive health topics including the New York Times Best Seller, The 21 Day Tummy Diet. Her latest book is The Low FODMAP Diet Step by Step. Kate completed her postgraduate training at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate. Look for Kate on IG and Twitter. She has some great IG Lives. Her contact is in the description.: Instagram @katescarlata or website www.katescarlata.com.
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