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How to Stop Obsessing Over Your Body and Eat Sanely in a Toxic Culture | Virginia Sole-Smith

10% Happier with Dan Harris

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Food Has No Moral Value

Intuitive eating serves as a powerful initial step towards breaking free from diet culture by promoting the idea that all foods possess no moral value. It emphasizes that labeling foods as 'bad' or 'forbidden' can lead to unhealthy obsessions and the potential for binge eating. This fixation often stems from the underlying restrictions imposed by dieting, where the desire to control food intake can paradoxically lead to a loss of control when such foods are consumed. Acknowledging that french fries and quinoa hold equal value helps in reshaping one’s relationship with food and reducing the psychological burdens associated with eating.

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