5 Books that will change your relationship with food
Maintaining a healthy relationship with food can be an ongoing challenge. Food is not only a vital part of our daily lives, but it has also become complex, with fad diets, advertisements for quick fixes, and the constant bombardment of social media images. However, healing your relationship with food is possible by learning to eat with mindfulness and intention.
In this blog post, I will share my five favorite books that helped me fix my relationship with food and body.
“Intuitive Eating” by Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, & Elyse Resch, MS, RDN
One of the most quoted books in the field of healing your relationship with food. The book provides a simple and actionable plan for improving your relationship with food by engaging in intuitive eating. The authors emphasize self-care and self-acceptance as the essential components for long-term success with food.
“Anti-Diet” by Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
The author discusses the diet industry's role in perpetuating a narrow beauty standard and how dieting can lead to disordered eating, weight cycling, and poor mental health. Instead of focusing on weight loss, Harrison advocates for intuitive eating, body acceptance, and health at every size.
“When Food Is Love: Exploring the Relationship Between Eating and Intimacy” by Geneen Roth
A must-read for those who struggle with emotional eating. Roth delves into the relationship between food and intimacy, revealing how our emotions affect our eating habits. This book provides insightful guidance and practical tools for finding a healthy balance between food and love.
“Body Kindness” by Rebecca Scritchfield, RDN
Body Kindness is a compassionate and positive approach to healing your relationship with food. The book provides practical ideas on how to overcome specific challenges and provides a roadmap to a healthier and happier relationship with food.
Health at Every Size by Linda Bacon
This empowering book challenges the diet industry's beauty standards and provides an alternative approach to health and nutrition. The book serves as a reminder that everyone has a right to a healthy and comfortable relationship with food, regardless of their size.
