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Hello and welcome back to another episode on the Embrace Real podcast. Let's talk about something

that is an absolute total game changer for building a healthy relationship with food. And that is

shifting from labels such

as good or bad to really understanding foods as nutrient dense versus non-nutrient

dense. Now why is this important? Well, because labeling food as good or bad, this does and will

create this unnecessary guilt and stress around eating. It's so easy to spiral into

feeling like you failed when you ate something quote unquote bad. And that can really lead to

this unhealthy cycle of restriction and overeating and really punishing yourself with exercise.

You have to remember that food is not moral. It doesn't define you. It doesn't define your

worth. And so instead of letting food control how you feel about yourself, I want us to focus on what

food does for your body and how it can actually support you in living your best life. And that's why

I love using terms like nutrient dense and non-nutrient dense. They really do take judgment

out of the equation and they help you to see food for what it really is, which is fuel,

enjoyment, and even a way to connect with yourself and others. And so this shift in perspective,

I believe, is really empowering because it really does help you make intentional choices without

feeling like you're constantly battling against a set of rules. Before we dive in, I want to share

this review. It comes from Kelsey Degan. She gave a five-star review and said, my favorite

podcast, Julie is a great source of encouragement, truth, and knowledge in life, especially for

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