Ever notice how influencers tend to gravitate toward fear mongering as a motivational tactic? Have you watched a video and felt a sense of dread, panic, shock or anxiety based on the message being presented?
In this episode, we break down how fear is used by the health and fitness industry in powerful, but manipulative and damaging ways. Whether it’s the ingredients in your food, how your body responds to eating or what you should or shouldn’t do in the gym, we’ve got plenty of material to help dismantle the fear factor when it comes to human health.
References:
-Good accounts to follow: @foodsciencebabe, @drspencernadolsky, @girlsgonestrong, @langernutrition, @thehungryclementine, @findfoodfreedom, @happystronghealthyrd, @danny.mantranga, @simonhill, @thenutritiontea @theplantslant -Organic foods and pesticides: http://npic.orst.edu/ingred/organic.html and OMRI Organic Materials Review Institute, https://www.omri.org/omri-lists (has 194 pages of acceptable pesticide products–that’s just for crops, not livestock!)
Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com.
Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com.
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