Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison
#307: Is It Helpful or Harmful to Talk About "Fun Foods" in Intuitive Eating?
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Quick takeaways
- Labeling certain foods as 'fun' can be a positive step in overcoming diet culture and building a peaceful relationship with previously demonized foods.
- Joining in-person eating recovery groups can better address individual needs and reactions, while online groups can serve as helpful adjuncts to professional care.
Deep dives
Understanding the Term 'Fun Foods' in Intuitive Eating
Designating certain foods as 'fun' is not part of the intuitive eating model if it involves treating them as 'bad' or restricting them. True intuitive eating emphasizes unconditional permission to eat all foods. However, for individuals healing from disordered eating or overcoming diet culture, labeling foods as 'fun' can be a positive step away from demonization. It reframes foods once deemed 'junk' as enjoyable and helps foster a more peaceful relationship with them. It's important to eventually move away from categorizing foods and embrace their emotional equivalence, but this shift takes time. Fun foods can provide quick energy, contribute to satisfaction, and fulfill the need for joy in eating. Even individuals with diabetes can include carbohydrates without moralizing or restricting them. Joining a treatment team and seeking professional support is crucial in navigating recovery and managing diabetes.
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