4 books that changed how I eat (and how I feel about food)
Food used to be my biggest fear. Or my enemy.
Whatever you want to call it, eating was filled with guilt, shame, and a constant feeling of doing it “wrong.”
But then I read a handful of books that changed everything.
These four books helped me let go of food rules, stop obsessing over every bite, and finally build a calm, balanced relationship with food. If you’ve ever felt out of control, overwhelmed, or just sick of diet culture—these might help you too.
Just Eat It – Laura Thomas, PhD
This book felt like a breath of fresh air. Laura is a registered nutritionist and intuitive eating practitioner, and she completely dismantles diet culture with compassion and humour.
She walks you through how to trust your hunger cues, stop fearing food, and take the guilt out of eating. It’s full of practical tools and zero judgement. This was the first book that helped me believe it was actually possible to eat without rules.
The Gluten Lie – Alan Levinovitz
This one really opened my eyes. Alan dives into how so many food fears (like gluten, sugar, and salt) are built on shaky science—and how we’ve been sold myths for decades.
He makes the case for evidence-based eating and shows that food doesn’t need to be perfect to be healthy. If you’re confused by all the conflicting nutrition advice out there, this is a great place to start.
Good Food, Bad Diet – Abby Langer
Abby is a dietitian who gets real about why diets don’t work and how they mess with our minds. This book is about exploring your relationship with food, where your food beliefs come from, and how to break free from the diet cycle.
She doesn’t just say “stop dieting”—she helps you understand why you’ve been stuck and what to do instead. It’s validating, eye-opening, and full of practical strategies.
Food Isn’t Medicine – Dr Joshua Wolrich
This book is bold, science-backed, and necessary. Dr Wolrich is an NHS doctor with lived experience of disordered eating, and he takes a strong stance against weight stigma and diet culture.
He tackles the myths we hear all the time—like carbs are bad, or you need to detox—and calls out the nonsense (“nutribollocks,” as he puts it). It helped me stop fearing certain foods and start questioning all the health claims we’re bombarded with.
Reading these books helped me realise I wasn’t broken. Food doesn’t have to be a battle. It can be nourishing, satisfying, and joyful.
If you’re ready to stop bingeing, ditch the guilt, and feel more in control—without giving up sugar or following a rigid plan—come and join us inside the Binges to Balance Academy.
That’s where the real change happens.