Tag: Nutrition mindset

According to research from Australia's Edith Cowan University, people who ate a diet rich in fruits and vegetables had lower stress levels, which contrasts with the high stress linked to restrictive dieting and the onset of diet fatigue. This mental and emotional exhaustion is a common roadblock for many people trying to lose weight.

According to a study on Instagram posts tagged #cheatmeal, over half of them featured "very large quantities of calorie-dense food," indicating that many dieters use this strategy for psychological relief. The question of how many cheat days are healthy, however, depends less on social media trends and more on individual goals, mindset, and the distinction between a planned indulgence and a full-blown binge. Finding the right balance is crucial for long-term success.

The human brain, comprising just 2% of our body weight, uses about 20% of our total food energy. This intensive energy demand is a key reason why people say food is fuel, viewing nutrition as the power source for life's essential processes.