The Appetite Blog
Articles to whet your appetite

The truth is, health and appearance are not the same thing. The belief that looking a certain way means you are healthier—and vice versa—is

For decades, we’ve been told that weight equals health . That maintaining a BMI below 30 is necessary to avoid disease. That losing...

For many people, the desire to be thin feels deeply personal—something we’ve carried for as long as we can remember. We think of it as an...

Intuitive eating makes so much sense in theory. Eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full, and trust your body to regulate itself...

In the pursuit of a healthy relationship with food, it is essential to recognise and understand the concept of disordered eating....

Body image refers to how we perceive, think about, and feel towards our bodies. It's not merely about physical appearance but also...

In the intricate tapestry of life, women often find themselves entangled in the threads of societal expectations, cultural norms and...

In a world that often demands women to be small, both physically and metaphorically, the fear of taking up space can profoundly impact...

Before intuitive eating becomes natural, people grapple with the question  "why do I eat emotionally?" To answer this it's crucial to...

Perfectionism is a trait that many people aspire to possess, believing it to be a path to success and excellence. Most dieters and...

In a world obsessed with diets and weight loss, intuitive eating has emerged as a refreshing and empowering alternative. It's essential...

Intuitive eating is a powerful approach to food that fosters a healthy relationship with eating, free from restrictive rules and diet...

Introduction

In a world saturated with diet culture, food trends and conflicting nutritional advice, the practice of food neutrality has emerged as a...

In a world that often celebrates self-criticism and perfectionism, learning how to be more self-compassionate is a vital skill for...

Edit Column Self-esteem and self-worth are two terms often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct aspects of an individual’s...

Introduction

Intuitive eating is a practice that emphasises trust in your body's natural cues and rejects the restrictive, rule-bound mentality of...