Intuitive Eating:

The creators of intuitive eating defined it on their website as the following:

Intuitive Eating is a self-care eating framework, which integrates instinct, emotion, and rational thought and was created by two dietitians, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch in 1995. Intuitive Eating is a weight-inclusive, evidence-based model with a validated assessment scale and over 100 studies to date.

10 Principles of Intuitive Eating

  1. Reject the Diet Mentality

  2. Honor Your Hunger

  3. Make Peace with Food

  4. Challenge the Food Police

  5. Discover the Satisfaction Factor

  6. Feel Your Fullness

  7. Cope With Your Emotions with Kindness

  8. Respect Your Body

  9. Movement —Feel the Difference

  10. Honor Your Health with Gentle Nutrition

The Intuitive Eating approach is backed by research. See 2022 studies here.