Taylor Swift and the intuitive eating craze

Intuitive eating “focuses on trusting your hunger cues. You decide what to eat and how much based on that,” says Jinan Banna, registered dietitian and professor of nutrition at the University of Hawaii.

“It really rejects diet culture. It avoids judgments around food, and it puts the focus on trusting your body.”

This more mindful way of thinking about food is resonating with folks online, particularly on TikTok. Under the hashtag “#intuitiveeating”, there are more than 200,000 posts on the platform ….

Though the trend has grown in popularity recently, it’s something that Taylor Swift seems to have been practicing 15 years ago.

“During the week, I try to eat healthily, so that means salads, yogurt, and sandwiches. No sugary drinks. I try to keep it lighter,” Swift told WebMD in 2010.

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“But it’s nothing too regimented or crazy.”

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Research shows that intuitive eating is associated with better psychological health, a lower risk of disordered eating behaviors, a lower frequency of overeating and a better chance of stabilizing weight.

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