The Wise Mind Nutrition Manifesto: 12 principles for true healing
The Wise Mind Nutrition Manifesto: 12 principles for true healing
The Wise Mind Nutrition Manifesto: 12 principles for true healing
Finding a sustainable approach to nutrition and mental health can feel impossible in a world where diet culture reigns and quick fixes abound. If you've struggled with depression, anxiety, disordered eating, addiction, or the endless cycle of diets and guilt, you're not alone.
And you're in the right place.
Finding a sustainable approach to nutrition and mental health can feel impossible in a world where diet culture reigns and quick fixes abound. If you've struggled with depression, anxiety, disordered eating, addiction, or the endless cycle of diets and guilt, you're not alone.
And you're in the right place.
Why this manifesto exists
Why this manifesto exists
Why this manifesto exists
For over a decade, I've worked with individuals battling the complex interplay of nutrition, mental health, and addictions. Through extensive research and clinical experience, I've observed a critical gap in our approach to these issues. The field has been treating symptoms without addressing the root causes, often perpetuating cycles of shame and disconnection.
No more gaslighting—it's not your fault.
This manifesto represents a paradigm shift. It's not another diet plan or set of rigid rules. Instead, it's a framework for healing that integrates cutting-edge nutritional science with deep compassion for the human experience.
It's not your fault—but it is your responsibility to recover.
For over a decade, I've worked with individuals battling the complex interplay of nutrition, mental health, and addictions. Through extensive research and clinical experience, I've observed a critical gap in our approach to these issues. The field has been treating symptoms without addressing the root causes, often perpetuating cycles of shame and disconnection.
No more gaslighting—it's not your fault.
This manifesto represents a paradigm shift. It's not another diet plan or set of rigid rules. Instead, it's a framework for healing that integrates cutting-edge nutritional science with deep compassion for the human experience.
It's not your fault—but it is your responsibility to recover.
What you'll discover
What you'll discover
What you'll discover
These 12 principles form the foundation of the Wise Mind Nutrition approach. They're designed to help you develop a peaceful relationship with food, a deeper connection with your body, and improved mental well-being.
Here's what makes them different:
1. They're based on science, not trends or quick fixes.
2. They acknowledge the complex relationship between trauma and eating behaviors.
3. They promote flexibility and evolution, not rigid rules.
4. They emphasize connection—with yourself, your food, and your ecosystem.
These 12 principles form the foundation of the Wise Mind Nutrition approach. They're designed to help you develop a peaceful relationship with food, a deeper connection with your body, and improved mental well-being.
Here's what makes them different:
1. They're based on science, not trends or quick fixes.
2. They acknowledge the complex relationship between trauma and eating behaviors.
3. They promote flexibility and evolution, not rigid rules.
4. They emphasize connection—with yourself, your food, and your ecosystem.
The 12 Principles
The 12 Principles
The 12 Principles
Non-Attachment
Non-Attachment
Non-Attachment
Don't become too attached to any one way of eating, as it should evolve over your lifespan. Don't become too attached to any guiding principles, instead let them guide you.
Don't become too attached to any one way of eating, as it should evolve over your lifespan. Don't become too attached to any guiding principles, instead let them guide you.
Consistency
Consistency
Consistency
Consistency with food leads to consistency with life. Welcome some uncertainty into the equation. Meanwhile, try to be as consistent as possible. Remember that change is a process, not an event.
Consistency with food leads to consistency with life. Welcome some uncertainty into the equation. Meanwhile, try to be as consistent as possible. Remember that change is a process, not an event.
Integration
Integration
Integration
Getting the right trauma treatment can make all the difference. The embodiment of stress and adversity can create the illusion of separation. The goal of healing work is integration. Heal from the past so you can start to fully live in the present.
Getting the right trauma treatment can make all the difference. The embodiment of stress and adversity can create the illusion of separation. The goal of healing work is integration. Heal from the past so you can start to fully live in the present.
Neutrality
Neutrality
Neutrality
Remember the mantra: "Never Hungry, Never Full which strives to gain a position of neutrality where there is safety and protection. There are no active threats at this moment.
Remember the mantra: "Never Hungry, Never Full which strives to gain a position of neutrality where there is safety and protection. There are no active threats at this moment.
Ancient Wisdom
Ancient Wisdom
Ancient Wisdom
Connecting with food at the store, washing and cutting produce, and creating delicious meals at home is one component in healing a disordered relationship to food. Access ancient wisdom.
Connecting with food at the store, washing and cutting produce, and creating delicious meals at home is one component in healing a disordered relationship to food. Access ancient wisdom.
Variety
Variety
Variety
By consuming a range of foods from all the different categories, you can be confident that all your nutritional needs are being met. The key is balancing out all the food groups to access all the nutrients that Mother Nature has to offer.
By consuming a range of foods from all the different categories, you can be confident that all your nutritional needs are being met. The key is balancing out all the food groups to access all the nutrients that Mother Nature has to offer.
Color
Color
Color
Increase bacterial diversity in your gut by increasing the variety in your eating. Now that you're feeding your microbes, it's not about you anymore! Consume plants from all color categories to access the wide range of polyphenols that occur in Nature.
Increase bacterial diversity in your gut by increasing the variety in your eating. Now that you're feeding your microbes, it's not about you anymore! Consume plants from all color categories to access the wide range of polyphenols that occur in Nature.
Quality
Quality
Quality
Instead of focusing on what to restrict, focus on what to increase. You don't need to "count" to thrive. Abandon the math and experience food freedom. Be less concerned with the quantity and more concerned with the quality.
Instead of focusing on what to restrict, focus on what to increase. You don't need to "count" to thrive. Abandon the math and experience food freedom. Be less concerned with the quantity and more concerned with the quality.
Peace with Body
Peace with Body
Peace with Body
How we think about food and our bodies is also an essential part of mental wellness. Making peace with the body is critical to making peace with food. There comes a time in our lives when sanity must come before vanity.
How we think about food and our bodies is also an essential part of mental wellness. Making peace with the body is critical to making peace with food. There comes a time in our lives when sanity must come before vanity.
Dialectics
Dialectics
Dialectics
You're perfect just the way you are, and there's always room for improvement. Put positive energy into the world, and positive things will come back to you.
You're perfect just the way you are, and there's always room for improvement. Put positive energy into the world, and positive things will come back to you.
Nature
Nature
Nature
As human beings, we have a depth to us that we often ignore or forget. We often fail to see ourselves as small parts of an integrated whole, or parts of a collective consciousness. Eating represents our most profound interaction with Nature daily.
As human beings, we have a depth to us that we often ignore or forget. We often fail to see ourselves as small parts of an integrated whole, or parts of a collective consciousness. Eating represents our most profound interaction with Nature daily.
Nutritional Identity
Nutritional Identity
Nutritional Identity
You have every right to act in accordance with your emerging nutritional identity. Remember who you are: we don't just live in Nature. We are Nature. Embrace it.
You have every right to act in accordance with your emerging nutritional identity. Remember who you are: we don't just live in Nature. We are Nature. Embrace it.
Your next steps
Your next steps
Your next steps
If these principles resonate with you, you're ready to embark on a life-changing journey. The Wise Mind Nutrition app offers a unique, personalized approach rooted in these principles to help you:
Develop a peaceful relationship with food
Improve your mental health through nutrition
Break free from cycles of addiction and disordered eating
Connect more deeply with your body and the natural world
You don't have to navigate this journey alone. Download the app today and take the first step towards true healing.
If these principles resonate with you, you're ready to embark on a life-changing journey. The Wise Mind Nutrition app offers a unique, personalized approach rooted in these principles to help you:
Develop a peaceful relationship with food
Improve your mental health through nutrition
Break free from cycles of addiction and disordered eating
Connect more deeply with your body and the natural world
You don't have to navigate this journey alone. Download the app today and take the first step towards true healing.
© Copyright 2024 Wise Mind Nutrition.
© Copyright 2024 Wise Mind Nutrition.
© Copyright 2024 Wise Mind Nutrition.
