A war is raging around us! It’s involves underhand manipulation, science for hire, and hidden agendas. Clients come to see me, exhausted and confused. Who should they listen to? What should they believe? Who is telling the truth?
It’s my job to distil the facts, understand the clinical take-aways and how to apply them to real life. I’m always careful to read who has funded any research. A couple of months ago I saw a paper on the cardiovascular benefits of eating chocolate (a promising subject!) only to find that it was funded by the Hershey’s Medical Centre…
I try to help clients relax into the confusion, the not knowing. When we become more aware of how good nourishment feels, and understand what works for us as individuals, we learn to trust our instincts. Let the war rage on, the key is to be at peace with ourselves and our food choices.
