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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, too!” as if the idea…
Parents and caregivers trying to support a loved one with an eating disorder can often feel overwhelmed and scared. Eating disorders are complicated, and we understand how difficult it can be to cope with the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder in addition to navigating when and where to seek help. While treatment is critical, there are many things that you can do to support your loved one at home that can make a major difference in your loved one’s recovery journey.
As humans, eating is an essential part of our experience. It keeps us alive and provides nourishment for the things that mean the most to us. As non-diet Registered Dietitians we have clients come to us all the time looking for the answers to simply being able to “eat when I’m hungry and stop when…
Chances are, you’ve heard about Intuitive Eating before. Originally coined in 1995 by two registered dietitians, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, it has taken popular culture by storm. The premise behind Intuitive Eating (IE) is that dieting is not only ineffective for weight loss in the long run (95% of diets ultimately fail), but may…
As Health At Every Size (HAES) dietitians, we support our clients reach their nutrition goals through a weight neutral approach. This means that the number on the scale doesn’t dictate our care plan or influence our recommendations. We utilize a holistic approach that looks at each client as a whole and assess health status from a variety…
We live in a world where all or nothing thinking has become so common. This may stem from a drive for perfectionism or growing up in hustle culture where if you are not “giving it your all” you might as well not try. In many ways all or nothing thinking has good intentions of wanting…
It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing, the mornings are getting chillier and Halloween is right around the corner. While the start of Fall can be exciting for some, it leaves others feeling fearful of the potential treats that lay ahead. We know this first hand as a team of dietitians who…
I don’t know what your social feeds look like, but every time I log into my Instagram account I find post after post filled with body positive, #bopo hashtags and people professing the love they have for their bodies. While I’m all for self love as a clinician, I worry about the flip side to…
The term binge eating is sometimes used candidly when people feel chaotic or out of control with intake. However, binge eating disorder is a very real diagnosis that impacts 2.8 million Americans [*}. Let’s dive in below. What is Binge Eating Disorder? Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States. It…
So you want to become an intuitive eater, but if you’re being honest, still kind of want to lose weight. This is so understandable. The society we all live in teaches us to believe that thinness is a virtue. Doctors go to medical schools that are instilled with decades worth of diet culture and fatphobia, teaching them…
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