About this episode

Dr. Cristina Castagnini and Registered Dietitian Colleen Christensen discuss the concept of food freedom and how to find a sustainable approach to eating.

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Registered Dietitian Colleen Christensen to unpack the confusing landscape of "food freedom." Many individuals escaping the clutches of diet culture find themselves swinging from rigid restriction to a state of rebellion where they feel out of control with food. Colleen explains why this "pendulum swing" is a normal part of the process and introduces the solution: finding a sustainable middle ground. By marrying the principles of intuitive eating with the foundational science of nutrition, Colleen and Dr. Cristina discuss how to transition from a "no rules" rebellion into a life where food is no longer the center of your world, but rather a tool for nourishment and joy. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com

People in this episode

Host: Cristina Castagnini

Guest: Colleen Christensen

Topics covered

• food freedom
• diet culture
• intuitive eating
• nutrition
• sustainable eating

Keywords

• food freedom
• diet culture
• intuitive eating
• nutrition
• sustainable eating
• pendulum swing
• nourishment

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