Why We Don't Teach Diets

The word "diet" has been co-opted by an industry that profits from our insecurity. At Eat Pretty Please, we're reclaiming nourishment.

Most of us were never taught how to understand food in relationship to our bodies, our biology, or our basic needs. In a world full of rules, busy schedules and opinions, we lost connection to what nourishment actually feels like.

The Problem with Restriction

When we focus on what we can't have, we create a psychological scarcity mindset. This often leads to:

• Increased cravings for "forbidden" foods
• Guilt and shame associated with eating
• Disconnection from natural hunger cues

Instead, we focus on abundance. What can we add to our plates to make them more colorful, more nutrient-dense, and more satisfying?