5 tips for intuitive nutrition

The principle of intuitive nutrition is based on the assumption that we have a body intelligence, an inner nutritional compass. Studies confirm this. Humans are originally intuitive eaters.

Instead of rules and quantity specifications, mindfulness and trust count. Parents make suggestions, not prescriptions. For intuitive nutrition to work, you have to be very aware of your body.

These five tips will help you and your children find a conscious approach to eating:

1st tip: Breaks

Taking breaks while eating helps to realise feelings of fullness.

2nd tip: Do I really need this?

Ask yourself beforehand: Do I really want to eat this? Do I need it or am I just stressed or bored?

3rd tip: Light or flabby?

After eating, feel whether the food was wholesome or stressful - did it energise you or make you feel tired?

4th tip: Positive relationship with food

Let go of the categorisation of good and bad foods. The positive relationship with food takes centre stage.

5th tip: Chew slowly

Mindfulness techniques such as slow chewing and conscious tasting help.