A core component of recovering from dieting, disordered eating, and/or eating disorder is developing a more peaceful relationship with food. This includes unlearning food ‘rules’ and letting go of feelings of shame, guilt and fear around food. One way to practice this in everyday life is through Food Neutrality. 

Let’s have a look at Neutral, Non-neutral, and Context-dependent language so that we can be a better communicator of food and nutrition.