Nutrition Diva When “healthy eating” means eating more
Nov 19, 2025
Healthy eating often implies eating less, but what if you need to eat more? A vegan couple found unintended weight loss highlighted the pitfalls of common dietary advice. Health professionals struggle to recommend higher-calorie options due to diet culture. Practical strategies like adding healthy fats and enjoying creamy soups can help boost nutrient intake. It’s crucial to focus on both energy-dense and nutrient-dense foods. Ultimately, embracing a mindset of eating more can be the key to maintaining health and muscle.
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Vegan Diet Led To Unintended Weight Loss
- A listener and her husband went vegan to eat more sustainably and ended up unintentionally losing significant weight.
- Monica Reinagel describes how that weight loss made them technically underweight and prompted concern.
Healthy Eating Isn't Always Less Food
- Plant-based diets often reduce calorie intake, which can be a feature for weight loss but a problem for those who need more energy.
- Monica warns that clinicians may also view high-calorie recommendations as heresy due to diet culture.
Boost Calories With Healthy Fats
- Add calorie-dense healthy fats like avocado, nuts, seeds, and nut butters to boost energy without large volume.
- Top salads, smoothies, or snacks with these foods to increase calories conveniently.