Ep 81 with Rachael Hartley
Gentle Nutrition - where does it belong? With Rachael Hartley
Listen to the Episode here:
https://themindfuldietitian.podbean.com/e/gentle-nutrition-with-rachael-hartley/
In this episode, Rachael chats about her new book, Gentle Nutrition, she shares; the evolution and motivation behind it, her hope for her readers, the challenge of developing the layout, the reason behind the books arrangement, how nutrition was discussed in a non-diet, neutral and flexible way and how the non-diet essence was permeated throughout, more about the recipe section and how food / cooking can act as a powerful tool for intuitive eating.
Here Fi and Rachael chat about;
The two main motivators that encouraged Rachael to write a book on Gentle Nutrition.
Rachael’s hope for the readers of her book and one of the hardest things to decide on during the writing process.
The rationale behind the layout of the book and Rachael’s favourite chapters to write.
Why understanding how we became disconnected to food, eating and our bodies can help us find our way back.
Non-Diet, Gentle & Flexible Nutrition; how it was introduced, discussed, and permeated within and throughout the book.
The careful craft of the recipe section and what the section aims to equip readers with.
Holding back within the recipe section and appreciating that the section may not be for everyone.
How talking about food-itself, cooking and recipes can be a powerful tool for the bringing together of intuitive eating principles.
Rachael shares the feedback she has received back from readers about her book thus far.
More about Rachael:
Rachael Hartley, RD, LD, is a Columbia, SC-based nutrition therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor and nationally-recognized food and nutrition expert. In 2014, Rachael opened her private practice, where she specializes in intuitive eating, disordered eating and eating disorders, and digestive disorders. She also runs the popular food and wellness blog The Joy of Eating. Rachael is the author of Gentle Nutrition: A Non-Diet Approach to Healthy Eating.
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