Feeling guilty when you eat dessert? Here’s 3 tips to stop the food guilt
This was a Guest Post by Lara Zibarras on Zig Verve
Have you ever felt guilty when you ate dessert?
If you said yes, it’s no surprise – just think about the way we speak about desserts. They can be a guilty pleasure, a cheat or a treat, they are sinful. We learn how to satisfy a sweet tooth with no regret, or we learn how many minutes at the gym we need to “burn off” the calories.
It’s great to pay attention to the nutrients in food, but did you know that food guilt can be bad for your health? Feeling guilty when you eat can damage your well-being, lead to feelings of helplessness, and can be related to disordered eating habits.
If you’re someone who’s ever said to themselves “I am so bad for eating this” and then immediately felt guilty for doing so, here’s three tips to help you take the guilt – and stress – out of eating, so that food can be both enjoyable and nourishing to your body.