KICPOD Nutrition - with dietitian Liv Morrison: Kic-Start Your New Year
Jan 7, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Liv Morrison, an accredited clinical dietitian and Kic’s in-house nutrition expert, debunks the myths surrounding fad diets. She emphasizes the importance of adopting an 'add to' mindset for sustainable eating and maintaining digestive health through dietary variety. Liv also explores how macronutrient balance fuels energy and supports a healthier relationship with food. The conversation encourages flavorful, diverse eating while challenging restrictive norms, making healthy choices feel enjoyable rather than depriving.
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Fad Diet Failure Rate
- Over 80% of people who start a diet on January 1st quit by February.
- People often return to the same fad diet five times in a year, despite its ineffectiveness.
Focus on Addition, Not Restriction
- Focus on adding healthy foods to your diet instead of restricting or cutting out foods.
- Set goals based on tangible reasons and emotional connections for long-term motivation.
Positive Goal Setting
- Rephrase restrictive goals into additive ones, like "eat more homemade meals" instead of "eat less takeaway."
- Focusing on what to avoid can be counterproductive; focus on desired actions.