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If you’ve ever felt trapped by diet rules, calorie counting, or the endless cycle of restriction and bingeing, you’re not alone. Millions of people are searching for a different way to relate to food, one that doesn’t involve willpower, guilt, or constant food anxiety. That’s where intuitive eating comes in. Intuitive eating is an evidence-based approach to…
February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and prevention. While heart health is often discussed through the lens of weight loss, restriction, or rigid food rules, research shows that heart-supportive nutrition can – and should – be approached without dieting, shame, or fear around food. Heart health is not determined…
You might have heard, “comparison is the thief of joy.” You might also find it really hard not to compare. Body image comparisons in this appearance obsessed society is natural but is not very helpful. Body image dissatisfaction impairs our quality of life and is associated with depression, unhealthy diet and exercise behaviors, and eating disorders. There…
Protein is everywhere right now. From protein coffee and protein chips to social media claims that you need way more protein to be healthy, build muscle, lose weight, or balance hormones – protein has become the centerpiece of modern diet culture. But while protein is an essential nutrient, the current protein craze often oversimplifies how it works, exaggerates how…
The holiday season can be stressful for anyone – and for those in eating disorder recovery, it can feel particularly challenging. With family gatherings, office parties, and festive foods everywhere, it’s easy to feel pressured to follow rules or restrict food. The key to navigating the holidays is flexibility and self-compassion. A flexible food plan allows you to honor…
In today’s health-conscious world, self weighing is often seen as a crucial step towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, the seemingly harmless act of stepping on the scale can sometimes do more harm than good. Let’s first dive into the idea that weight = health. It’s pretty commonplace in the medical world that your weight…
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…
As a parent, it can be overwhelming trying to manage all of the facets that contribute to your child’s health. We all want our kids to be healthy, but what does that really mean and how do we ensure they’re on the right track? Unfortunately, it feels that sometimes a child’s health is reduced to…
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…
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…
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