Health
The side effects of weenie water & 5 million Google results
Google brings up five million results for “understanding food labels.” How can you sort through that chaos? Look for meaningful and measurable labels. There is no easy answer, particularly given all the players involved in food bullying—but I do suggest truth simplifies food. Confusion, guilt, distrust, higher priced food, malnourishment, a growing disconnect from the farm, and overall stress are just a few of the side effects of bullying.
Read MoreHow do you deal with food bullies in social media and protect your wellness?
“Don’t let the stress about having the right food ruin your health.” Lisa Baker-King notes that our bodies are different and you don’t have to follow a particular weigh loss journey just because it works for someone else. It’s important to go with what works for you and your body. “Don’t assign an emotional value to the scale or to the food that you’re eating.”
Read MoreWho are the victims of food bullying?
Whether feeling guilty about what’s in your grocery cart, being told your restaurant food choice is “wrong,” or the pressure you feel from an overly opinionated work colleague to make the “right” eating choice at dinner, food bullying impacts all of us negatively. Exclusion, social manipulation, humiliation, and rumor mongering are all examples of emotional…
Read MoreHow do moms overcome food bullying at school, at the gym, and in their own head?
Mom and fitness instructor Ellen Frost explains how food myths make the grocery store confusing, the pressures of mom guilt & food shaming and how kids are bullied about food. Ellen joins Michele and Eliz to continue with the conversation about food bullying, bringing a “normal person” perspective about food. Ellen Frost is a stay-at-home…
Read MoreHow can a farmer grow organic & GMO food on thousands of acres?
What does “a sustainable farm” look like? Why would a farmer decide to farm organically, raise GMOs or grow conventional crops. How does food bullying happen in agriculture between farmers?
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