Conscious eating is one of the questions I get asked the most. People often want to know what I eat during the day and how I reached the point where healthy choices feel natural rather than restrictive. The first thing to understand is that “healthy eating” and “strict dieting” are two completely different approaches. A strict diet usually focuses on fast results, and that often means cutting out essential nutrients your body genuinely needs. As a result, the body reacts with cravings, overeating, and sudden weight fluctuations.

Healthy eating, on the other hand, is about balance. It helps you maintain stable energy, supports your hormones, digestion, and overall well-being. And it definitely doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy fast food or sweets from time to time. These occasional indulgences are normal and can even help you stay consistent long-term. But the key is learning how to build your base — the daily habits that form your foundation.

What helped me the most was educating myself. I used to be a complete sweet tooth. I couldn’t go a day without chocolates or cookies, and I would add several teaspoons of sugar to my tea. At some moment, I realized that this habit wasn’t just about liking sweets — it was about dependence. I started reading about sugar and how it affects the body. Gradually, I began drinking tea and coffee without sugar, choosing fruit instead of candy, building more balanced meals, and observing how my brain was constantly pushing me toward sugar “rewards.”

Step by step, I learned to recognize whether I truly wanted a dessert or if it was just a habit, a craving, or an emotional reaction. And that awareness changed everything. When you start understanding what your body needs — and what only gives you a quick dopamine hit — making healthier choices becomes much easier.

The best advice I can give is this: learn about the food you eat. Once you understand how ingredients influence your health, cravings lose their power. Conscious eating isn’t about perfection. It’s about knowing yourself, making intentional choices, and creating habits that support your long-term well-being.