Self-imposed food rules are extremely common throughout the globe. You might not even realise it, but you probably have a few sub-conscious food rules of your own. These food rules might be negatively impacting your life in ways you can't even begin to imagine. But first...

What Are Food Rules?

Food rules differ from person to person. They are a belief and/or limitation that you have accumulated over the years. These beliefs are around what types of foods you 'can' eat, how much food you 'can' eat, or what times of the day you 'can' eat.

When you follow these rules for a long period of time, they become a part of your everyday actions. This can cause extreme stress on your mental health. Food rules can impact your mental health, physical health, as well as impact your social life.

Examples of food rules include:

• Don't eat carbohydrates twice in one day.
• Don't eat Carbohydrates after 6pm.
• Don't eat anything past 7pm.
• Don't eat lunch before 12pm.
• No snacking between meals.
• Don't eat white processed foods.
• Only eat half a banana.
• Only have 1 square of chocolate.
• Only have 1/4 avocado.
• Avoid added sugar.
• Only eat whole foods.

All of these rules are unnecessary and can cause a lot of mental harm in the long run.

How To Challenge These Food Rules

One of the best ways to break free of food rules is to constantly challenge them.

When you are presented with a decision around food, challenge the thought. For example, if you?re questioning whether you should eat the whole banana or just half a banana, opt to eat the full banana and physically prove to yourself that you will be okay.

The more you eat your ?fear foods? and challenge your food rules, the freer you will feel. Conquering your self-imposed food rules is a liberating feeling.