As a functional medicine doctor, a major discussion topic in virtually every appointment is around food. What to eat, what not to eat, pros of this diet, cons of this diet, etc. At the end of the day, we always want to create a plan that fits each individual. A growing trend I’ve seen in recent years is food fear. What’s food fear? It’s when you’re too afraid to eat anything because you’re worried it’s not healthy. They are so worried about not eating the right foods, that it actually makes it hard for them to get enough nutrition every day. I want to put your mind at ease that if you can’t get optimal food every meal of the day, it won’t keep you from leading a healthy life.
It’s great that you are reading labels and choosing wholesome foods. Making the right diet changes are the key to gut health and beyond, but you can just as quickly develop an unhealthy relationship with healthy foods!