The RAVES Model: A Path to Building a Positive Relationship with Food
Recovering from an eating disorder is about more than just restoring nutritional balance; it’s about creating a healthy, lasting relationship with food.
But what does "healthy" really mean?
Dietitian Shane Jeffrey created the RAVES Model, an evidenced-informed framework that provides a structured yet flexible guide for recovery. It promotes physical nourishment and a positive eating mindset, which are both essential for maintaining long-term recovery.
RAVES: what does it stand for?
Regularity: Create consistency with meal and snack times to support natural hunger and fullness cues.
Adequacy: Ensure meals provide enough nutrients and energy for your body’s needs.
Variety: Incorporate different foods to avoid boredom and promote a balanced diet.
Eating socially: Build comfort in eating around others, without anxiety or fear.
Spontaneity: Allow yourself to make flexible food choices without guilt, embracing the freedom to eat intuitively.
By gradually incorporating these principles into your life, you can create a solid foundation for long-term success, allowing you to rebuild your body and mindset around food.
Remember, there’s no one ‘perfect’ way to eat. Nutrition is unique to each individual.
By working with our ANZAED-credentialed eating disorder dietitian Rhiannon, you can learn how to embrace a more flexible and fulfilling way of eating — free from rigid rules that keep you from experiencing the true joy of food.
Recovery takes time, but every step forward matters, and we're here to guide you every step of the way.
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