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We’ve touched on unconditional permission before when we’ve chatted about why “cheat days” are problematic, but we wanted to give you some concrete steps to get there. When we give ourselves full permission to eat all foods, we eliminate that “forbidden fruit” factor, thus enabling us to have a much more fluid, relaxed relationship with food.
Here at NourishRX we are proud to call ourselves non-diet dietitians. However, we also recognize that it can cause a bit of confusion – how can one be a dietitian and be not prescribe something in our own job title? We totally get it, and want to explain a little more about what it means to be a non-diet…
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 taking…
Fiber is often praised as a “super nutrient” for gut health but it’s also frequently framed in ways that can feel overwhelming, rigid, or diet-centric. Many messages focus on hitting a specific number, cutting foods, or pushing through discomfort, which can be especially challenging for people recovering from disordered eating or chronic restriction. The truth?…
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…
According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, up to 9% of the U.S. population may struggle with an eating disorder during their lifetime. Anorexia and bulimia are the most well-known eating disorders. While these are two different conditions, many of the signs of anorexia and bulimia overlap with each other. You may understand…
Bulimia nervosa, an illness that severely affects eating behaviors, is often fueled by deep emotional distress and feelings of shame. It can affect every aspect of a person’s physical and mental health, yet often goes unseen by others. Recovery from bulimia nervosa is rarely a straight line, but every step forward matters. If you’re just…
You don’t have to “look sick” to be struggling with an eating disorder. Atypical anorexia nervosa involves the same intense fears and restrictive behaviors as classic anorexia, only without the low body weight. Because many people with atypical anorexia are in average or larger bodies, their struggles often go unseen or are misunderstood. This invisibility,…
Are you thinking about trying the 21-day anti-inflammatory diet? The basic premise behind this plan can be appealing. It offers to reduce inflammation and boost wellness in just three weeks. Before you jump on the bandwagon, consider the harm that these rigid plans can do, especially if you’ve struggled with food anxiety or restrictive eating…
The carnivore diet for women – an animal-only eating plan that cuts out plant foods – has been gaining popularity online. Many women share short-term wins like feeling less bloated, thinking more clearly, or having fewer cravings. And while those shifts can feel encouraging, it’s worth taking a closer look at how this way of…
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