When we hear the words “meal planning” or “meal prep,” it’s not uncommon for your brain to immediately jump to diet culture infused behavior. And…we get it! Mostly when we hear about meal planning it is for controlling weight and shape. However, what if we told you that meal planning could be a helpful strategy […]

When’s the last time you asked yourself, “what do you feel like eating? or “what food(s) sound good to you?” To be satisfying, a meal should include foods that you genuinely enjoy and that “hit the spot.” And for many of our clients, feeling a sense of satisfaction in a meal decreases their yearning for […]

Macronutrients (or “macros”) are the three major nutrient groups we get from food: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. A proper balance of these macronutrients allows the body to function optimally by assisting in the absorption and utilization of micronutrients, (vitamins and minerals). Macros have gotten a pretty confusing reputation over the years. You might think of […]

In our diet-focused society today – the idea of enjoying foods can sometimes be seen as bad or wrong. Diet culture tells us that food is meant to be portioned out, “clean” (whatever that even means), and perfect but no mention of satisfaction or enjoyment. Sometimes diets will even claim “and the food tastes good, […]

So you’ve started to focus more improving your health, maybe through trying new foods or engaging in different types of movement. But it can feel like a difficult line to walk between working on improving health and developing an unhealthy relationship with food.  With many of our eating disorder clients, it starts with small changes […]