@dietitiananna
I have two degrees in nutrition & health promotion. I have advanced certifications that underscore by expertise. (And privilege.) I have been a dietitian for over a decade. Want to know a secret? I DON’T TELL MY CLIENTS WHAT TO EAT. I might help them plan to nourish themselves over the course of a day or a weekend. I might ask them to get curious about their appetites. I might suggest that we explore the role that emotion plays in the eating experience. I might encourage a client to get good at identifying hunger and fullness cues. I might spend time chatting about satisfaction. But I don’t tell anyone what to eat. . . . Even though I know your intentions are good, please refrain from projecting your food experiences on other humans. It stinks to be on the receiving end of that conversation. And if you are on the receiving end of food advice, know that you have choice about the degree to which you apply said advice. Your eating experiences are for you.
