The side effects of weenie water & 5 million Google results

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.

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How 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.”

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Who 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…

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