In this week's episode, Savannah Wierenga, MS, RDN, LDN, talks about all things diets! She covers diet culture, debunks common weight loss myths, and explains the science behind why diets are both dangerous and ineffective. Savannah also discusses Health at Every Size, Intuitive Eating, and BMI's place in this world. This episode has a wealth of information, and you won't want to miss it!!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/intuitive-eating-4th-edition/
10 Principles of Intuitive Eating: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/
Diets Cause Weight Gain video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udvXZY5awGM&t=72s
Twin Study: Pietiläinen, K.H. et al. (2012). Does dieting make you fat? A twin study. International Journal of Obesity.36:456-464.
Poodle Science: https://youtu.be/H89QQfXtc-k
French Paradox: https://vimeo.com/198370073
Follow Savannah Wierenga:
Instagram: the_savvy_dietitian
work: https://ilivewellnutrition.com
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