Nutrition

Nutrition is usually associated with weight loss . Traditional magazines are overflowing with countless diets or tout the virtues of this or that miracle product that's supposed to change your life. At The Body Optimist , we don't find this race to lose weight very healthy, especially since it can have very negative psychological impacts. So, in our nutrition section, we focus on ways to truly eat and cook better. We help you understand your relationship with food so you can approach it more effectively .

To remove guilt about food

Every day, we are bombarded with anxiety-inducing messages about our eating habits. How many magazines and influencers have promoted appetite suppressants and extreme diets of all kinds? The sad reality is that the weight-loss industry capitalizes on the insecurities of millions of women . By promoting unrealistic goals and draconian methods, the yo-yo effect is inevitable. In this section, we want to remind you that being thin is not necessarily synonymous with good health . We would like to show you that there is another way, healthier and more peaceful.

So, we've written an article explaining why deprivation never works in the long run if you want to lose weight. We try to inform you about foods that are truly healthy for your overall well-being , not just for weight loss. We talk about things you can do to prevent high cholesterol and diabetes . We explain concepts like balanced nutrition , around which many myths persist. We also show you that it's possible to regularly eat rice or pasta and still be in excellent health. Finally, we also share some more unusual facts. Did you know, for example, that there's a link between cheese consumption and life expectancy ? In any case, we never make any demands because we know that everyone is unique and no one has the right to tell you what to do with your body!

Understanding your eating habits

Furthermore, we have articles to help you better understand your eating habits and related disorders. We help you identify the signs of these issues, which can become a real ordeal when faced alone. If this topic resonates with you, you should consult our article on the differences between bulimia, binge eating disorder, and hyperphagia, for example. Our section also provides daily support to help you manage cravings and make peace with food. Since the body and mind are connected, we also discuss how your emotions affect weight gain and loss . This is an important topic for us because being better informed reduces feelings of guilt!

Furthermore, many of you are interested in dietary advice following a gastric sleeve or other types of bariatric surgery. Therefore, we have written several articles, as comprehensive as possible on these topics. To do so, we consulted professionals who are experts in these areas to provide you with the most relevant advice.

We know that feeling comfortable with your food is essential for making peace with your body . However, in a society that worships thinness, it's not so simple. So we hope our advice will help you navigate the world of nutrition more clearly. And don't forget our motto: life isn't defined by your waistline!