Comments on: Hidden hunger trigger: Eating “healthy” food

By: bolaji williams

bolaji williams — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:03:02 +0000

oh! may i please add my 2 centsworth?! i eat mindfully and healthfully everyday. at least i try to, to the best of my knowledge and ability. i also know that my go-to lunch staple: a big salad of mixed greens with organic dried cranberries, vegetables, some type of bean, the occasional fruit and seeds plus the requisite dressing [flaxseed oil + apple cider vinaigre], is not enough to fully satiate me, so i will have 1/2 a pita bread, or a slice of whole grain toast, or even a 1/2 cup of brown rice as well. when i consume this meal slow enough [the seeds: pumpkin, sunflower & chia give my jaws a thorough workout!], i feel absolutely ready for a nice cup of green tea shortly thereafter. i do not feel “hungry” but satisfied. [i find that the sweet of the cranberry counterbalances the sometimes gritty, "healthy" taste of the veg]. when i start to feel hungry potentially 2-3 hours later, it’s because it’s time for a snack. i personally believe that there is room for all kinds of food, and as hard as it may seem, one should try not to obsess. for women in particular i think that we need to continue to focus on overall health [http://bit.ly/bSZcau] without falling victim to too much “expertism,” and “perfectionism.” it’s only natural to feel depraved and anxious abt things that you feel u cannot control, until u find a better way to manage those things. personally, that’s how i arrived at a lunch meal plan that keeps me going. and i now eat with a view to satisfying both the physical and psychological hunger within. it’s a process! your blog is a gift. and i love the insightful care with which u approach each subject. xobolaji

By: Camille

Camille — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:22:51 +0000

Kristin, I think you’re exactly right.

By: Kristin Conroy

Kristin Conroy — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:32:10 +0000

Could the study also be revealing people’s perceptions of what healthy food tastes like? “Health food” to many people means no flavor, not fun, and not filling. Like iceberg lettuce. If the study was conducted on those who regularly create/eat nutritious meals full of flavor, fun, and satisfaction, I don’t think the results would be the same. College kids aren’t exactly big on healthful eating either, unless things have changed since I was there! Thoughts?

By: Camille

Camille — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:07:37 +0000

Thanks, Aunt LoLo!!

By: Aunt LoLo

Aunt LoLo — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:05:36 +0000

Just found your blog…and I’m loving it! Such a SENSEFUL approach to food. (yes, it’s a real word. I just make it up, I think. ha!)