With intuitive eating, it's important to tune into what your mind and body truly want. “If you just eat whatever you want without the mind-body connection piece, you're at risk for overeating, fatigue, depression and all the other things that come with not listening to your body,” she said.

Can Intuitive Eating be unhealthy?

Studies have found that intuitive eating has positive nutritional outcomes in comparison to restrictive dieting plans. Since intuitive eating does not come with specific diet plans, intuitive eaters consume a wide variety of foods, indicating that they are more likely to get the benefits of well-balanced nutrition.

Is it okay to eat intuitively?

Research shows that intuitive eaters have less food preoccupation, lower rates of disordered and emotional eating, reduced stress, higher levels of self-esteem and contentment, and better body image. Studies have also shown intuitive eaters have improved cholesterol levels and improved metabolism.