Bingeing can be a distressing experience and it makes sense why we would want to “fix” it by compensating the next day with restriction. However, the “solution” may actually be perpetuating the problem. Read on to find out what the binge-restrict cycle is, what the 5 stages of the cycle looks like, how bingeing and restricting impacts us, and 5 tips to break the cycle for good from a registered dietitian.
Breaking Down Detoxes: The Risks and Benefits to a Juice Cleanse
Detoxing our bodies from toxins and pollutants with just a glass of fresh pressed cranberry juice? Seems like a pretty good deal to me! But are these marketing claims true or just another way the diet industry has led us astray? Today on the blog we dive into what exactly juice cleanses are, if there is any truth to their claims of detoxifying the body, the benefits and risks of following a juice cleanse, and 3 alternatives you can do instead.
How to Spot Diet Culture
You may have heard the term “diet culture” popping up, but what exactly is it? We are doing a deep dive into what diet culture is, how to spot it in our day to day, the role social media plays in diet culture, why it’s so harmful, and 4 ways to combat it.
Weighing In On Intermittent Fasting: The Pros & Cons
hese days, but what exactly is all the hype about? As intuitive eating dietitians, we answer all of your questions regarding what intermittent fasting is, what the pros and cons of intermittent fasting are for women, how to tell if intermittent fasting is a diet, and 3 alternative options.
What is the Make Food Feel Good Program?
Have you ever felt like you just cannot trust your body? You find yourself second guessing everything you put in…
From Food Obsession to Food Freedom
Food obsession often feels like an intense preoccupation with food. This can lead to trouble concentrating or focusing on school, work, or other responsibilities, or constantly tracking and budgeting your calories or portions. If this sounds like you, we’re here to help. Today on the blog, we dive into what food obsession is, the causes of food obsession, how food obsession steals your quality of life, and 4 ways to go from food obsession to food freedom for good.
How to Stop Feeling Guilty After Eating. A Dietitian’s 5 Step Guide to Overcoming Food Guilt
Plagued with feeling guilty after eating certain foods? Or maybe when you feel you ate “too much” or caved to…
How to have a healthy relationship with food | 5 Tips to get started now
Does having a healthy relationship with food seem…complicated? Like any relationship it can take work but the freedom and joy…
5 TIPS TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAYS WITH MINDFUL EATING
The holidays can bring up a mixed bag of emotions, food often being a big part of that. Between work…
5 Tips to Manage Cravings (In a Feel Good Way)
Let’s talk cravings. Do you ever feel totally frustrated, completely overwhelmed, or just plain defeated by your cravings? Whether it’s sugar…
Easy Meal Prep For Beginners
Does the idea of meal prep sound appealing but feel totally overwhelming? And maybe just a bit too boring? Haha….
What Does it Mean to Make Food Feel Good?
What does it mean to Make Food Feel Good? Whenever I’m creating a recipe or sharing information on here, I…