Will This Make Me Fat?

Answer: NONE of them! Read on for an explanation…

“Is ____________ fattening?”

Common question!
🤥 But– It’s a myth that an individual food is “fattening.”

Some foods contain more fat, carbohydrates or calories than others. Also, foods vary in nutritional value:

🥑🥜 A food high in fat (ex. avocado, nuts, peanut butter) can also contain beneficial nutrients making it a healthy addition to your diet. High-fat does not equal bad or fattening.

🍌🍠 A food high in carbs (ex. banana, sweet potato) can also contain beneficial nutrients making it a healthy addition to your diet. High-carb does not equal bad or fattening.

🍪 Some foods are more ultra-processed and have fewer beneficial nutrients (ex. cookies, brownies, ice-cream). These foods taste delicious and provide enjoyment! Lower-nutrient does not equal bad or fattening.

 While it’s smart to be aware of where different types of foods fall on the nutrition spectrum, you can still incorporate ANY kind of food into your diet without it being “fattening.”

💫 Change your mindset from:
“Is it fattening?”
to…
“How does this food fit into my day of eating as a whole?” 💗