What was the messaging around food in your house growing up? Not surprisingly, our relationship with food begins at birth as food is a necessity for survival. Children learn to understand the world as they develop, looking to their parental figures for guidance around how to interact with food.  The messaging that is communicated in […]

Eating disorder recovery comes with many challenges, one of those is navigating potential body changes. In a society that idealizes thinness, gaining weight can be distressing and feel shameful. In addition to physical changes, recovery comes with mental and emotional discomfort as well.  It is understandable to have feelings about body changes in the recovery […]

Our team of Registered Dietitians care about raising awareness about commons myths about eating disorder recovery and providing effective and evidence-based care for our patients. In our work, we often come up against common misconceptions about eating disorders that contribute to harmful stigma and inhibit diagnosis and intervention. In this post, we’re going through five […]

The human body undergoes complex, intricate processes on a daily basis. It functions with the help of macronutrients – protein, carbohydrates and fat as well as, sometimes the lesser known, micronutrients. Let’s dive in below.  What are micronutrients? Micronutrients, also known as vitamins and minerals, are essential dietary elements that are required for physiological functions […]

There is an overwhelming amount of evidence to support the benefits that come from inclusive movement. But do those benefits outweigh the feelings of obsession, worthlessness or comparison that participating in current fitness culture tends to come with as well?  The Dreaded Fitness Industry So much of the time we are inundated with influencers and […]