Nutritionism ~ This term was coined by Dr. Gregory Scrinis. This idea often leads to wrong beliefs about how healthy foods are. It helps create food trends and overlooks the bigger picture of food and health. Nutritionism is very useful for food manufacturers. They find new ways to market their products for more profit. They…
Linear thinking is a step-by-step approach. It’s like saying, “If I do A, then B will happen.” This method can be useful for simple problems. However, it falls short when situations get complex or change rapidly, involving many factors and uncertainties. Process thinking better prepares you to deal with life’s complexities. This approach helps you…
Introduce some flexibility and choice into your thought patterns. You deserve possibilities rather than obligations. Let’s counteract that all-or-nothing mindset. Instead of thinking: ‘I must eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day’ Try: ‘I may enjoy 5 servings of fruits and veggies today’ By using ‘may’ you acknowledge that increasing fruit and veggie…