There’s always a new diet "expert" eager to tell you what you’re doing wrong. Whether it’s raw foodism, the macrobiotic diet, or the Sonoma diet, there is no shortage of opinion!

As far as I know, there’s only one failsafe way to discover what is best for you: Conscious Eating. No, it’s not a brand and there aren’t any products. There are no numbers or points. Conscious Eating just means that you sloooow down. You pay attention to what your body wants to eat, and how you feel afterwards.

You can start by simply noticing if you feel energized or tired after you eat, and begin to notice which foods affect you differently. Take notes and choose accordingly. If you’re craving something, ask yourself if you’re really hungry, or if you just want to stuff an unpleasant emotion (often sadness, restlessness, boredom or frustration). Observe your emotion and work through it.

You are your own best nutritionist and your body is always talking; all you have to do is listen!

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