When we hear the words “meal planning” or “meal prep,” it’s not uncommon for things like tiny containers, ziploc bags, tracking macros, or perhaps a famous body builder or “health guru” on Instagram to come to mind. Between the social media “influencers” who post pictures of their seemingly “perfectly portioned” out meals/snacks, and diet culture […]

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” as you may have heard them called) are the three major nutrient groups: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. A proper balance of these macronutrients allows our body to function optimally by assisting in the absorption and utilization of smaller nutrients (micronutrients), which are all the vitamins and minerals. Macros have gotten a pretty […]

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, […]

If you’ve started to explore intuitive eating, you’ve probably noticed that the focus is not on rigid rules, but rather on flexibility, getting curious about how food feels, cultivating self-compassion and forgiveness, and focusing on nurturance and satisfaction. This is where gentle nutrition fits in. Whereas it’s mainstream for diets to prescribe nutrition commandments without […]