{"id":354167,"date":"2025-08-18T12:27:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T12:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/354167\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T12:27:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T12:27:22","slug":"nutritionist-says-if-you-eat-even-a-cucumber-with-a-lot-of-guilt-you-will-gain-weight-health-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/354167\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutritionist says \u2018if you eat even a cucumber with a lot of guilt, you will gain weight\u2026\u2019 | Health News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cEvery bite is a gift. When you eat with stress, your body feels it. When you eat with gratitude, your body heals from it. So before your next meal\u2014pause, thank, receive,\u201d says nutritionist Dr Rohini Patil. According to the nutritionist, guilt associated with food can lead to an unhealthy relationship with it.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you eat a cucumber with a lot of guilt, you will gain weight. That cucumber is going to do more harm to your body. But if you have a pizza or a burger out of love, gratitude, happiness and a lot of love, that will do more good to your body than one piece of cucumber,\u201d said Dr Patil in an interview with Reema Mahajan on Instagram.<\/p>\n

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Muskan Marwah, a psychologist at Mpower, Aditya Birla Education Trust, shared that eating fried meals, desserts, or breaking dietary restrictions can cause a feeling of guilt \u2013 generally manifesting in tension, which interferes with well-being, and can even result in mental distress or harmful food habits. \u201cSocial pressures, body image issues, or the internalised notion that indulgence should be avoided are frequent triggers of this guilt,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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According to her, food guilt is largely reinforced by one\u2019s diet cycle. It starts with violating a food guideline, like overindulging in a prohibited meal or overeating. \u201cFeelings of guilt follow, and people start eating less to \u2018make up\u2019 for the excess. But these limitations frequently result in both emotional and physical suffering, which fuels greater cravings, overindulgence, and a return to breaking dietary guidelines. The cycle keeps repeating, resulting in an endless circle of limitation and guilt<\/strong><\/a>,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n

How can you overcome this guilt?<\/p>\n

Marwah suggested the following tips to rewire your mindset and enjoy your meals guilt-free.<\/p>\n

1. Practice Mindful Eating: Savor each bite of your food rather than becoming fixated on it. Pay attention to the meal\u2019s flavours, textures, and satisfaction. Eating mindfully improves the whole experience and lowers anxiety.<\/p>\n

2. Embrace Flexibility: Recognize that one meal or treat does not negate your overall health objectives and that holiday indulgences are a part of the celebration. Instead of concentrating on perfection, consider balance as a whole.<\/p>\n

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3. Reframe Your Thoughts: Challenge the idea that indulging in foods is something to feel guilty about. Shift from \u201cI\u2019ve ruined my progress\u201d to \u201cIt\u2019s okay to enjoy myself today and get back on track tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Practice Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself. Rather than labeling yourself as \u201cweak\u201d or \u201cout of control,\u201d treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would show a friend. Everyone deserves to enjoy food without judgment.<\/p>\n

Practical tips to eat without guilt<\/p>\n