Episode 21: Post-Holiday Detoxing, Healthy Eating Hacks, and Why Diets Don’t Work with Registered Dietician, Lisa Moskovitz
Do you struggle to stay healthy with the limitless cheesy appetizers, Christmas cookies, and spiked eggnog this season? Do you feel stressed about gaining weight or feel triggered by food this time of year? On this week's episode, Josie grills top dietician and CEO of NY Nutrition Group, Lisa Moskovitz, on all things nutrition. They discuss everything from why counting calories isn't helpful and diets don't work, to how to take care of your body after a big meal or night out. Lisa also spills all the tricks, tips, and secrets she recommends to clients so that they can enjoy the foods they love (and not feel guilt!) while still feeling their very healthiest and hitting health goals. Spoiler alert: Lisa is not a regular dietician; she's a cool dietician and her tips are good.
SHOW NOTES:
On this episode of The Everygirl Podcast, we’re covering all things food and nutrition related within the specific context of the holiday season. The episode kicks off with Josie asking Dr. Moskovitz why she commonly says that diets don’t work for most people, and Dr. Moskovitz explains the overly restrictive nature of diets. She discusses the way that dieting can mess with our relationship with food and ourselves, and debunks the myth that the holiday season is the most common time of year for people to gain weight. Josie and Dr. Moskovitz have a conversation about why the holidays can be a really harmful time of the year to start restricting, because of the impact that changing our relationship with food can have on our mental health. Dr. Moskovitz explains that when we have a complicated relationship with food, we are more likely to turn to food in times of stress; in order to combat this stress during the holiday season, she provides some different coping mechanisms for this time of year. The two then turn to a conversation about how we can make the healthiest nutrition choices for our bodies and our minds in the moment. Dr. Moskovitz reveals the two key questions to ask yourself when faced with a holiday buffet or a potentially triggering food situation during the holidays, plus how to make your plate as nutritious and balanced (and enjoyable!) as possible. Then, the conversation expands beyond the holiday season to discuss the toxic language of diet culture, and how this language has permeated our day-to-day-lives. Josie and Dr. Moskovitz have a conversation about gut health and food sensitivities, before turning back to the value of intuitive eating and diet neutrality. The episode closes with Dr. Moskovitz revealing her favorite holiday dishes.
Must-Listen Moments:
[1:24] Dr. Moskovitz’s perspective on diets: why she considers herself diet-neutral, and all about intuitive eating
[13:07] Why is dieting during the holiday season likely to make your relationship with food even more challenging?
[18:13] Tips for coping with a complicated relationship with food during the holidays
[44:53] The toxic language of diet culture and how this impacts our everyday lives
[57:06] How should we deal with gut health and food sensitivities during the holiday season?
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