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Why Calorie Counting Isn’t the Answer: Rethinking Food, Health & Freedom with Julie Ruelle
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On this episode of The Mindful Journey Podcast, host Sana sits down with nutrition strategist Julie Ruelle to explore why calorie counting may be doing more harm than good. For decades, we’ve been told to track every bite — but has it really made us healthier? Julie draws on 20+ years of experience in nutrition, corporate wellness, and health tech to unpack the flaws in calorie obsession and guide us toward what really matters: food quality, nourishment, and mindful choices. Together, they explore practical steps to build a healthier relationship with food, the role of technology in nutrition, and how families can make better choices without guilt or pressure.
About the Guest:Julie Ruelle is a nutrition strategist with over two decades of experience across clinical care, corporate wellness, and health-focused food brands. She now leads nutrition strategy at GoCoCo (Go Conscious Consumer) — an app designed to help people and families identify ultra-processed foods and make healthier, sustainable choices.
Key Takeaways:Calorie counting shows only a small part of the picture and can lead to anxiety and overeating.
Food quality matters more than calorie quantity — focus on whole, fresh foods over ultra-processed options.
Over 70% of today’s food supply is ultra-processed, contributing to disease, weight gain, and poor health.
Apps like GoCoCo can help track processed food intake through photo recognition and barcode scanning.
Structure doesn’t have to mean restriction — tracking can empower mindful, personalized goals.
Involving kids in food choices, shopping, and even gardening builds lifelong healthy eating habits.
Pushing children (or adults) to “clean the plate” can harm their long-term relationship with food.
Food should be about nourishment, trust, and connection — not fear, bargaining, or micromanagement.
GoCoCo App: www.gococo.app
Special Offer for Listeners: Use code SANA to unlock 1 year of GoCoCo Premium free (available on App Store and Google Play).
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