Jan 14, 2021
In this week’s episode Hannah
and Ali talk all things weight loss for chronic illness. The
incredible Anna Sweeney joins the conversation and uses her
signature no nonsense approach and her lived experience as a
disabled dietitian to answer your most pressing questions about
chronic illness. Is it okay to pursue weight loss if the goal is to
improve my chronic illness? A health practitioner has told me to
lose 5% of my body weight- how do I do that as a busy mom? Should I
avoid gluten, sugar, dairy and processed foods if I have chronic
fatigue? Do healthy food and exercise prevent diabetes, cancer,
heart disease and more? Isn’t it true that food is medicine?
Struggling with chronic illness can be confusing and scary, and it
makes sense to have questions. Spoiler alert: weight loss and
dieting are not the answer. Hannah, Ali and Anna will say it loud
and say it proud- there is no body size that is exempt from chronic
illness and there are no illnesses found exclusively in larger
bodies. The wellness industry wants us to blame our bodies and this
week’s episode is a one, two punch to knock out that message once
and for all.
Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account
Monday-Friday at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a
chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your
nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way.
How to find Anna Sweeney:
Instagram @dietitiananna
https://www.wholeliferd.com/
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The information presented in this podcast does not replace the
individual nutrition recommendations from your health care
providers. Visit https://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Find-A-Dietitian/
to find a specialized dietitian in your area.
