Growing up, the way I (and many other people) were taught about food was not the best, and I've only realized that recently. Instead of viewing food as a nutritional source, we were taught that certain foods were bad and certain were good and that any sort of treats had to be deserved. And although that notion seems like the norm for many, it can bring on unhealthy habits with how we eat and view our body. In my journey of practicing intuitive eating, I've been following along with certain chefs on TikTok for their creative recipes that motivate me to actually enjoy food and give myself what my body needs (because isn't that what our relationship with eating should truly be?).
Normally, "feel-good" foods are marketed to have fewer calories and fewer carbs, but that's derived from diet culture and doesn't accurately represent what nutritious foods are. They're supposed to fuel your body, and make you feel good, period. After stalking and saving many recipes from the food creators below, I decided to reach out and ask them what their go-to feel-good recipe is. From a vegan pasta sauce to broccoli burrata toast, my mouth is already watering.