Intuitive eating is a philosophy that encourages listening to your body’s cues and honoring your hunger and fullness levels without judgment. Introduced by registered dietitians, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch in 1995, it involves tuning into your body’s signals to guide your eating choices, rather than following strict diets or food rules.

By practicing intuitive eating principles, individuals can develop a healthier relationship with food and their body that values care and respect. This approach encourages mindfulness, self-care, and self-compassion, helping individuals to make peace with food and strengthen body autonomy.

When we eat intuitively, we listen to our body’s signals and respond to its needs. Studies have found that eating intuitively is associated with positive health outcomes such as decreased disordered eating behaviors, positive eating-disorder treatment outcomes, and improved body image. Embracing intuitive eating is not just about nourishing our bodies physically but also nurturing our mental and emotional well-being.