Food Noise Series: Why Food Noise Happens
Trauma, Diet Culture, and Everyday Stress
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Ever wonder why your mind seems to be on overdrive with thoughts about food? The answer often lies in a mix of trauma, diet culture, and everyday stress. Food noise isn’t just a matter of willpower. In fact, willpower is rarely involved at all. Rather, food noise the result of deeply-ingrained reactions shaped by both your environment and personal history.
>>> Trauma and Emotional Wounds
Past experiences, whether from childhood or more recent hardships, can alter the way you interact with food. Using eating as a way to cope with unresolved emotions can cause that persistent internal chatter.
>>> Impact of Diet Culture
Society bombards us with messages about “good” and “bad” foods, calorie counts, and weight loss. This constant pressure can lead to self-criticism and heightened preoccupation with food choices, deepening the noise.
>>> Everyday Stress
Work deadlines, family challenges, or even minor daily hassles can trigger stress responses. When stressed, many turn to food for comfort, unintentionally reinforcing obsessive food thoughts.
Understanding why food noise happens is essential. This has nothing to do with failing to control your appetite. This is recognizing the external and internal forces shaping your behavior. Healing begins when you acknowledge these factors and start addressing them compassionately.
If you’re ready to explore the root causes of your food noise and learn healthier ways to cope, consider trauma-informed nutrition therapy at New Approach Nutrition. Book an appointment today, and let’s work together to quiet the internal chatter and rebuild your relationship with food.
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Read more of the Food Noise Series by New Approach Nutrition
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 | Part 5
