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Eating Disorders 101

Eating Disorders 101

In honor of this year’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (February 21st-27th, 2022) we’d like to share some information about eating disorders. This is a time to help educate the public about the realities of eating disorders. This is also a time to continue to…

Macronutrients- Do We Need To Count Them?

Macronutrients- Do We Need To Count Them?

I don’t know about you but the thought of having to track “macros” makes me cringe a little, and this is coming from a dietitian. Most of my education and training was based around tracking and calculations. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good…

Navigating the Holidays In Recovery

Navigating the Holidays In Recovery

If you’re in recovery from an eating disorder (ED), disordered eating or even coming away from chronic dieting, this time of year can present unique and unexpected difficulties. All the way through to the New Year these next few months may seem to have a…

Tuning In to Hunger Cues

Tuning In to Hunger Cues

Clients often share that they struggle to identify when they are hungry. This can occur for a number of reasons including disordered eating behaviors. Diet culture normalizes ignoring your hunger cues and encourages individuals to reach for a glass of water or gum to see…

Unlearning Dairy Fear

Unlearning Dairy Fear

I will be the first to say that dairy is awesome and I love it. I understand that some people cannot tolerate dairy products, and for that I am grateful that there are many alternatives available. However, something I work on with my clients is…

In a Food Rut? Try Lateral Changes

In a Food Rut? Try Lateral Changes

So you’re standing in the grocery aisle or in front of your refrigerator and nothing sounds good. Perhaps your kitchen is even fully stocked and still nothing is jumping out at you. You may only frequent the typical aisles in the store to pick up…