--- title: Food Freedom url: "https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/food_freedom/" description: Evidence-based, no-nonsense writing on nutrition, food freedom, body image and more. site: Dietetically Speaking --- # Food Freedom [Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 11 min read ## [How Scary Are These Common Additives?](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/how-scary-are-these-common-additives/) Advancements in food technology mean food additives have become common features of the foods we eat every day. But for some people, the ingredient… [Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 9 min read ## [How Food Guilt Impacts Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/how-food-guilt-impacts-eating/) Food guilt is something many people experience. It can show up after enjoying a meal out with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or simply… [Food Freedom](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/food_freedom/) 8 min read ## [Should Full-Fat Dairy Really be Avoided?](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/should-full-fat-dairy-really-be-avoided/) For years, full-fat dairy has often been swapped for ‘lighter’ alternatives in the name of health. But where did this fear actually come from,… [Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 6 min read ## [Why Fruit Shouldn’t Be Feared](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/why-fruit-shouldnt-be-feared/) Once widely accepted as a cornerstone of a balanced diet, fruit is now sometimes viewed with suspicion, often due to its natural sugar content.… [Body Image](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/body-image/) 10 min read ## [Disordered Eating Among Health & Fitness Professionals](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/disordered-eating-among-health-fitness-professionals-the-uncomfortable-truth/) Health professionals like doctors, dietitians, nutritionists and nurses, as well as fitness professionals are often expected to be the embodiment of health. So when… [Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 5 min read ## [How Ultra-Processed Food Fear Can Fuel Anxiety and Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/how-ultra-processed-food-fear-can-fuel-anxiety-and-disordered-eating/) As a Registered Dietitian Specialising in Disordered Eating, I have spoken to so many clients, colleagues and members of the public who have seen… [Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 8 min read ## [Is Fibremaxxing Helpful or Harmful?](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/is-fibremaxxing-helpful-or-harmful/) If you spend any time on TikTok or Instagram, you may have come across the term fibremaxxing. This promises better digestion, improved health and… [Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 10 min read ## [How ADHD Can Impact Your Relationship With Food](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/how-adhd-can-impact-your-relationship-with-food/) ADHD doesn't just affect attention and energy—it can also shape how we eat, think about food, and care for our bodies. Whether you're navigating… [Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 6 min read ## [How to Choose the Right Nutrition Professional for You](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/how-to-choose-the-right-nutrition-professional-for-you/) With an overwhelming amount of nutrition information available online, it can be difficult to know who to trust. From dietitians and nutritionists to health… [Body Image](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/body-image/) 10 min read ## [Is Weight Loss the Answer?](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/is-weight-loss-the-answer/) Moving away from trying to lose weight, or even just considering this, can feel very uncomfortable and even scary for many people. This reaction… [Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 9 min read ## [Navigating Family Dynamics with Food During Christmas](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/navigating-family-dynamics-with-food-during-christmas/) By Maeve Hanan, Registered Dietitian and Director of Dietetically Speaking. The festive season brings people together, and a lot of these celebrations revolve around… [Disordered Eating](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/disordered_eating/) 10 min read ## [The Real-World Harm of Nutritional Misinformation](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/the-real-world-harm-of-nutritional-misinformation/) An inevitable part of modern life is being bombarded with advice and information about food and health. Whether it’s from newspapers, magazines, social media… 1 [2](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/food_freedom/page/2/) [3](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/food_freedom/page/3/) [Older articles](https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/category/food_freedom/page/2/)