Is Sugar the Enemy? Anne Richardson explores 'Healthy Week' in schools

<p>Today I’m talking to Nutritional Therapist, Anne Richardson. Anne has been a previous guest on this <a href='https://harrietfrew.podbean.com/e/eating-disorder-recovery-and-busting-nutritional-myths-with-anne-richardson/'>podcast</a> and is back today to talk about ‘healthy week’ in schools. ‘Healthy Week’ takes place in primary schools in the UK and has admirable intentions. However, the focus on health is often misguided with a low fat and demonizing sugar approach, and where ‘obesity’ is the big bad wolf, to be feared at all costs. Never mind the fact that restrictive eating and becoming too thin, can be ultimately much more dangerous!</p> <p> </p> <p>The messages delivered do not consider enough the long-term impact on a child’s relationship with food and can be a contributor to sowing seeds of guilt and shame around eating. This discussion explores the current approach to ‘Healthy Week’, with compassion and understanding, and seeks to consider how we could approach this differently. I hope that you enjoy.</p> <p> </p> <p>Where to find Anne: -</p> <p>Instagram: @crunchnutrition</p> <p>Website: <a href='http://www.crunchnutrition.co.uk/'>crunchnutrition.co.uk</a></p> <p>FB: @cruncnutritionexeter</p> <p>If you would like to support this podcast and and/or access additional episodes, do enroll in my <a href='https://patron.podbean.com/eatingdisordertherapist'>Patron </a></p> <p>Thank you so much.</p> <p> </p>