Nourish: A Holistic Guide to Reclaiming Your Health and Well-Being
"Nourish" by Heidi Schauster is a comprehensive guide to developing a healthier and more balanced approach to nutrition. I recommend this book for individuals who have struggled with disordered eating, body image issues, or chronic dieting and are seeking a more sustainable and nourishing relationship with food and their body. In "Nourish", Schauster offers a holistic approach to nutrition that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of eating. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, self-compassion, and mindful eating, and provides practical tips and strategies for developing a positive relationship with food.
The book is divided into three parts:
1. Understanding Your Relationship with Food: exploring the complex factors influencing our eating habits, including emotional, social, and cultural influences.
2. Nourishing Your Body: guidance on developing a balanced and nourishing eating plan, including practical tips on meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking.
3. Nourishing Your Soul: emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-compassion in developing a healthy relationship with food, and guides cultivating mindfulness, self-awareness, and self-acceptance.
Here are a few tips from "Nourish" by Heidi Schauster:
1. Eat with intention and attention: pay attention to your physical and emotional sensations while eating, savor your food, and eat slowly and intentionally.
2. Honor your hunger and fullness cues: listen to your body's natural hunger and fullness cues, rather than following a restrictive diet or eating schedule.
3. Practice self-care and self-compassion: treat yourself with kindness and understanding, just as you would a close friend, and avoid self-criticism and judgment.
4. Focus on addition, not subtraction: Instead of cutting out certain foods or food groups, focus on adding a variety of nutrients to your diet.
5. Cultivate mindful movement: engage in physical activity that brings you joy and helps you cultivate a positive body image, rather than exercising solely for weight loss or appearance.
6. Develop a growth mindset: approach challenges and setbacks with a growth mindset, seeing them as opportunities for growth and learning rather than failures.
If you're seeking personalized guidance and support on your journey towards a healthier relationship with food, book a session with a registered dietitian who can help you develop a tailored plan that meets your unique needs and goals.