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I WANT TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO SHIFT YOUR INTENTIONS AROUND WEIGHT LOSS AND RESTRICTIVE DIETS from one that is rooted in dieting, numeric goals and deprivation to a more positive and emotionally rewarding intention of choosing nourishing foods for health. We eat to nourish our bodies and within this intention there is no deprivation or “good” versus “bad” foods. This intention keeps the focus on creating joyful, healthful eating experiences. When we aim to eat foods that make us feel good we can feel good about making those choices. When I ask my clients what drives their food choices they often say taste. The funny thing is, we often forget to taste our food and this is very important to consider—especially when we give ourselves the permission to enjoy a more indulgent food choice—we have to make
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sure we savor these experiences. When we savor one bite of ice cream it can be very satisfying—this is a much different experience then shamefully eating a bowl or pint of ice cream without allowing yourself to be present in the experience.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR KATIE CAVUTO MS, RD, CHEF IS A PHILADELPHIA-BASED REGISTERED DIETITIAN AND WELLNESS ADVOCATE. KATIE IS THE DIETITIAN FOR THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES AND FLYERS AND THE NUTRITION ADVISOR FOR UNITE FOR HER, AN ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS NEWLY DIAGNOSED BREAST CANCER PATIENTS. SHE APPEARS IN REGULAR NUTRITION AND COOKING SEGMENTS ON LOCAL AND NATIONAL TV. HER WRITING AND RECIPES HAVE BEEN SHOWCASED NATIONALLY IN EATING WELL MAGAZINE, EVERYDAY WITH RACHEL RAY MAGAZINE, O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE, PARENTS MAGAZINE AND MORE. FOR MORE OF KATIE’S RECIPES AND WELLNESS TIPS VISIT HER BLOG NOURISH.BREATHE.THRIVE. HER FIRST BOOK, WHOLE COOKING AND NUTRITION IS AVAILABLE NOW!
The holidays offer us a great opportunity to focus our intention on gratitude. When we are consumed with food choices we often lose site of the big picture! Take the “food” and “your” out of the equation for a moment. What do the holidays mean to you? What is there to be grateful for? Time spent with friends and family? A fun, social gathering? Giving back? The food is actually such a small component of this overall experience. MINDFULLY INDULGE! Give yourself full permission to enjoy a few bites of the foods that you love and make sure that you remember to savor each bite. This prevents deprivation and over-indulging and allows for truly enjoyable eating experiences.
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CHEF KATIE CAVUTO OFFERS WORDS OF INSPIRATION FOR US THIS HOLIDAY SEASON ON HOW TO NOURISH OUR BODIES AND ENJOY THE FOODIE FESTIVITIES WITHOUT DEPRIVATION OR CATEGORIZING FOOD AS “GOOD” OR “BAD”.