In this episode of Chew On This, I sit down with Eliya to explore her inspiring journey from battling binge eating and restrictive diets to becoming a successful food content creator. Eliya shares her early struggles with toxic diet culture, how she overcame binge eating by embracing balance, and her passion for creating low-calorie, high-protein recipes. We dive deep into the challenges of emotional eating, the importance of therapy, and Eliya’s unique approach to food freedom. Tune in for valuable tips on overcoming restrictive eating, creating healthier versions of your favourite meals, and learning how to make nutrition a sustainable and enjoyable part of your life.Timestamps: 00:00 - Have you experienced binge eating? Eliya’s early struggles07:15 - The power of balance: Overcoming restriction and finding food freedom14:30 - Recipe development: Turning passion into a career21:45 - The impact of therapy on binge eating and anxiety28:10 - Practical tips for making nutrition enjoyable and sustainable35:30 - Must-have kitchen essentials for healthy cookingConnect with us:Follow us: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chewonthis.podTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@chewonthis.podFollow Amal:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amal.wakimTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@amal.wakimFollow Eliya:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/eliya.eatsFollow Equ:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/equalutionTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@joinequLearn more about Equ: https://joinequ.com | https://equfoods.com