Intuitive Eating

#220: How to Do Intuitive Eating When You’re Sick With a Cold or the Flu (+ My Thoughts on the New Food Guide Pyramid)

January 20, 2026

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A Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) with a master's degree in dietetics & nutrition. My passion is helping you find peace with food - and within yourself.

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Next time you’re sick, you don’t have to stress so much about what’s happening with your eating. Believe it or not, your body is really smart and knows what to do when you’re sick. Whether it be that you have zero appetite, or the only thing you want is carbs…that’s your body telling you what it needs.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the do’s and dont’s for dealing with sickness when you’re trying to do intuitive eating. (Spoiler: It’s ok if you don’t eat protein or veggies for a few days – you’ll be fine, I promise!) 

Whether you’re dealing with the flu, strep throat, a head cold, COVID or a stomach bug…this episode is going to give you practical tips (and mental shifts) to help you get well sooner, without worrying so much about what’s happening with food.


Episode Highlights:

🤧 The #1 thing you should focus on when you’re sick (to help you recover, and keep you from getting sicker)

🤧 How to navigate sickness using intuitive eating skills

🤧 What looks different with the intuitive eating when you’re sick

🤧 The things to STOP worrying about with food when you’re sick

Today’s Wellness Woo is the Food Guide Pyramid.


Resources Mentioned

Join the Intuitive Eating Made Easy FB Group!


Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey


Connect with Katy Harvey:

Website: KatyHarvey.net
Instagram: @katyharvey.rd
Facebook: KatyHarveyRD

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