4 Books to Cultivate a Healthier Relationship with Food

In a world full of constant conversations about losing weight, eating less, and being thin, building a healthy relationship with food can seem impossible. Unlearning the toxic behaviors and beliefs of our society’s diet culture is an important step to healthy living. If you aren’t sure where to start, reading a book or listening to an audiobook on the topic is a great place to start.

Here are 4 books on building healthy relationships with food to begin your journey.

The Hunger Habit by Dr. Judson Brewer

The Hunger Habit is about understanding how our brains work when it comes to food. Dr. Judson Brewer explains the ways to work with our brains to overcome overeating and transform self-judgment into self-kindness. He provides readers with a step-by-step program to change the way we think about food—from a foe to a friend.

Learn more about Dr. Judson Brewer and buy The Hunger Habit.

 

Gentle Nutrition by Rachael Hartley

Gentle Nutrition gives readers a non-diet approach to healthy eating. Registered dietitian and author Rachael Hartley discusses nutrition in an easy-to-understand way, intending to improve mental and physical well-being. She provides step-by-step recipes to try out and supplies readers with the skills to continue these habits long-term.

Learn more about Rachael Hartley and buy Gentle Nutrition.

 

Eat to Love by Jenna Hollenstein

Eat to Love guides readers on a journey to free their minds from the shame, fear, and frustration around food. Nutritionist Jenna Hollenstein explores the path to relinquishing these fears surrounding food and resetting this relationship into a healthy and enriching one.

Learn more about Jenna Hollenstein and buy Eat to Love.

 

Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat by Michelle May

Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat helps readers rediscover the truth about nutrition and gain the confidence to eat when, what, and how much to eat without guilt. Dr. Michelle May teaches how to eat freely, without rigid rules or strict regimens, by altering your pattern of thinking.

Learn more about Michelle May and buy Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat.

We hope this list inspires you to take another step in your healing journey toward freedom with food. Even just one takeaway from a book can significantly improve your motivation for recovery. No matter how long you’ve struggled, hold hope that there is another way to live your life free of restrictive and controlling thoughts.

 

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