America's Top 5 Diets: What You and Your Clients Need to Know

For those who don’t struggle with eating healthfully, the idea of food addiction might seem ridiculous. But for those who can’t seem to get a handle on their food intake, including millions of Americans who are trying to lose weight, certain foods prove to be irresistible. A new study examines the properties that make certain foods addictive and the personal factors that make some people more susceptible to these foods than others.

“Intuitive eating”—listening to your body’s cues to develop a healthy relationship with food—is one of the hottest catchphrases in the fitness industry. Unfortunately, people who struggle with their weight usually don’t have the best understanding of their bodies’ needs. Intuitive eating doesn’t work if your intuition stinks. Learn how to help your clients develop their food intuition.