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The food “pinch points” that trip us up
Jessica Perrone 26/5/26 Jessica Perrone 26/5/26

The food “pinch points” that trip us up

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Calorie counting isn’t the answer
Jessica Perrone 12/5/26 Jessica Perrone 12/5/26

Calorie counting isn’t the answer

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Why “Healthier” Foods Might Be Making You Eat More
Jessica Perrone 28/4/26 Jessica Perrone 28/4/26

Why “Healthier” Foods Might Be Making You Eat More

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Decluttering… but not in the way you think
Jessica Perrone 31/3/26 Jessica Perrone 31/3/26

Decluttering… but not in the way you think

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The secret to escaping a dinner rut
Jessica Perrone 17/3/26 Jessica Perrone 17/3/26

The secret to escaping a dinner rut

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The Habit That Disappeared (and What It Taught Me)
Jessica Perrone 3/3/26 Jessica Perrone 3/3/26

The Habit That Disappeared (and What It Taught Me)

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Why being told “no” makes us want it more 🍫
Jessica Perrone 17/2/26 Jessica Perrone 17/2/26

Why being told “no” makes us want it more 🍫

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The quiet power of shared meals
Jessica Perrone 3/2/26 Jessica Perrone 3/2/26

The quiet power of shared meals

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Rethinking Health Goals for 2026
Jessica Perrone 20/1/26 Jessica Perrone 20/1/26

Rethinking Health Goals for 2026

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Why Words Matter
Jessica Perrone 6/1/26 Jessica Perrone 6/1/26

Why Words Matter

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A Kinder Way to Navigate December
Jessica Perrone 30/11/25 Jessica Perrone 30/11/25

A Kinder Way to Navigate December

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A dietitian’s take on stress, digestion, and calm
Jessica Perrone 11/11/25 Jessica Perrone 11/11/25

A dietitian’s take on stress, digestion, and calm

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The Truth About Diets (and Why They Don’t Work)
Jessica Perrone 21/10/25 Jessica Perrone 21/10/25

The Truth About Diets (and Why They Don’t Work)

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Building Habits That Actually Stick
Jessica Perrone 7/10/25 Jessica Perrone 7/10/25

Building Habits That Actually Stick

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Mediterranean Magic: From Heart Health to Happiness
Jessica Perrone 21/9/25 Jessica Perrone 21/9/25

Mediterranean Magic: From Heart Health to Happiness

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When Stress Hits Your Gut
Jessica Perrone 2/9/25 Jessica Perrone 2/9/25

When Stress Hits Your Gut

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Let’s Talk About How You Eat
Jessica Perrone 20/7/25 Jessica Perrone 20/7/25

Let’s Talk About How You Eat

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Cravings? Don’t Cut Them, Crowd Them.
Jessica Perrone 1/7/25 Jessica Perrone 1/7/25

Cravings? Don’t Cut Them, Crowd Them.

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Always Eating on Autopilot? Try This.
Jessica Perrone 10/6/25 Jessica Perrone 10/6/25

Always Eating on Autopilot? Try This.

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Carnivore vs Vegan: Why You Don’t Have to Choose
Jessica Perrone 26/4/25 Jessica Perrone 26/4/25

Carnivore vs Vegan: Why You Don’t Have to Choose

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You know those nights where you’re exhausted, order UberEats, spend way too much money... and it isn’t even slapping? 😩

I call these food “pinch points” - the predictable moments in our week where life gets busy and food sud
“Should I calorie count?” 👀

For many people, calorie counting creates:
- food guilt
- less trust in hunger/fullness cues
- obsession with numbers
- eating the same “safe” foods on repeat

And honestly… the math isn&rs
Ever notice how “healthier” foods are easier to keep going back for?
That’s the health halo effect.

Sometimes the “real” version is actually more satisfying - and helps you move on, rather than circling back for more.
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“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek”
— Joseph Campbell