Healthy Reads is a collection of practical, science-backed articles on eating well and feeling better — covering nutrition, stress and burnout, sleep, hormones and menopause, healthy habits, and natural ways to relax. Written by Catherine Polet, a certified holistic nutrition health coach, each one is here to give you clear, realistic steps you can use straight away — no fads, no guilt, no extremes. Browse by topic below, or just start reading.

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Your Body, Your Story: Build a Positive Relationship with Your Body and Food

Your body and relationship with food are unique to you, and that's something to be celebrated. Learn how to build a positive relationship with your body and nourish yourself with intention and love.

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Beyond Dieting: Pay Attention to Your Body's Hunger Cues as Ultimate Form of Self-Care

Eating shouldn't feel like a battle. Stop depriving yourself, and start nourishing yourself with love and compassion. Learn how to practice mindful eating and embrace a healthier relationship with food.

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18 FAQs on Mindful Eating: The Secret to a Healthy Relationship with Food

Mindful eating is about more than just what you eat — it's a new approach to food and wellness. Learn how mindful eating can transform your relationship with food and improve your health.

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7 Kinds of Hunger

How to focus all your attention on the act of eating mindfully

Eating mindfully favors listening to the messages of your body, based on your senses (sight, smell, taste), as well as on the sensations felt in your stomach and the hunger of your cells, mind, and body.

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Let's talk about cravings

Why do we have craving?

Having cravings is pretty common. Everyone experiences it, especially with junk food. And there are different reasons why each person has food cravings.