Emotional Eating: Is stress driving your hunger?Emotional Eating: Is stress driving your hunger?
Healthy YOU!
Whether it’s a deadline at work or school, managing your families schedules, or simply to much to do, life can be stressful. For some, there is a connection between stress and our appetite that can take a hold of your eating habits. In this episode of the Healthy YOU Podcast, our host, Frankye Myers, is joined by Bethany Edge, Registered Dietitian with Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center (RWFC), who talks about emotional eating, how stress can drive your hunger, and how to combat stress eating.
27:19•24 Jul 2023
Stress Eating: How to Break the Cycle with Bethany Edge
Episode Overview
- Bethany's journey from an unhealthy lifestyle to reclaiming her health is an empowering testament to the transformative power of nutrition
- Insights into the detrimental effects of emotional eating and the powerful connection between stress and hunger
- Practical advice on using a hunger scale to differentiate between physical and emotional hunger
- Debunking diet myths and emphasizing the value of a balanced and inclusive approach to nutrition
- Encouraging a supportive and compassionate approach to navigating the complexities of emotional eating
“Take yourself too seriously. Eating should be fun. Eat good food. Not too much. Mostly plants. And protein. - Bethany Edge”
Feeling overwhelmed by deadlines, family schedules, or just too much on your plate? You’re not alone. In this episode of 'Healthy YOU!', host Frankye Myers chats with Bethany Edge, a registered dietitian at Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center, about the tricky relationship between stress and eating habits. Bethany opens up about her own journey from unhealthy eating patterns to reclaiming her health through mindful nutrition.
She dives into the concept of emotional eating and how stress can hijack your hunger cues, leading you to reach for that extra snack when you’re not even hungry. Bethany’s practical advice includes using a hunger scale to distinguish between physical and emotional hunger, making it easier to make healthier food choices. She also busts common diet myths and highlights the importance of including protein in your meals.
With a focus on intuitive eating, Bethany encourages listeners to adopt a balanced approach to their diet, one that’s inclusive and sustainable. The conversation is packed with useful tips and compassionate insights, making it clear that seeking professional help is a smart step when dealing with complex eating issues. This episode is a treasure trove of information for anyone looking to develop a healthier relationship with food and manage stress more effectively.
Tune in to gain valuable tools and perspectives that can help you on your journey to better physical and mental well-being.
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