Food rituals serve functions beyond nutrition — connection, marking time, comfort, identity. Some rituals can be modified (smaller portions, healthier versions, less frequent) while others need elimination because the food is a trigger you can’t moderate.
Ask honestly: can you modify without creeping back? Or does this food require abstinence? This companion covers why rituals matter, elimination vs. modification, how to decide, and when elimination isn’t loss. (3 min read)