“Honor Your Health with Gentle Nutrition” is the tenth principle in the framework of Intuitive Eating, a non-diet approach to nutrition. In this article, we’re breaking down what gentle nutrition is, the benefits you may gain from it, and what it means to practice it. Intuitive eating, an adaptive alternative to dieting, has gained in popularity over the last few years. As a non-diet dietitian, I believe more awareness to this evidence-based approach is a wonderful thing! After all, intuitive eating has been associated with many positive psychological and physical benefits. But, more awarenes ..read more

The world we live in can be full of triggers that can interfere with how you feel about your body. If you're having a "disrupted," or tough, body image moment, read on to learn tips on how to deal with it and work towards more peace. In my work with clients, I have the privilege of hearing how they feel about food, eating, and their body image. When I ask them if they’d share how they feel about their body, a whopping 85% of my clients feel negatively about their bodies. Some also feel hatred towards their body. The sad truth is that they are not alone. Research suggests that 1 in 5 adul ..read more

If you’d like to work with a dietitian who does not take your insurance, a superbill can be a crucial tool to help you save money! Read on to learn more about Superbills and how you can use them. What’s A Superbill? A superbill is essentially a medical receipt made for insurance companies that details the services a dietitian or health care provider performed for a client. It’s kind of like a receipt for your visit to the doctor’s office, but unlike traditional receipts, superbills contain vital information, like diagnosis and procedure codes, and the practitioner’s license number. This is all ..read more

Are you looking to end the dieting cycle and create a healthier relationship with food and your body?  Want to stop obsessing over your food choices? And remove shame and guilt from food and eating? If so, this Intuitive Eating support group is for you! Connecting with others can be a valuable tool when working towards a better relationship with food. This support group is designed to help you break free from diet culture and establish more food freedom, while being supported by a community of like-minded individuals. Whether you’re experienced in Intuitive Eating or just getting star ..read more

Contrary to popular belief, self-care is not just about pampering activities like bubble baths or getting pedicures. It can include a broad range of activities that can lend to a bigger quality of life. And regular self-care CAN help promote a better relationship with eating and one’s body image. Read on to learn more about how self-care can help guide you towards becoming an intuitive eater, and how to use journal prompts to help you create a regular self-care routine. Emotional eating is a completely normal human capability. Does this sound crazy? It’s not! There’s a lot science and resear ..read more

  A new year can offer a blank slate and an opportunity to start fresh. Many people choose this time to set resolutions for the year and work towards achieving health and happiness. Unfortunately, this can also be a time where diets and weight-loss programs are promoted like crazy. If you’re moving away from dieting and seeking food freedom, read on to learn how to set non-diet intentions for a happy and healthy new year. New Year, New You? I’ve never been a fan of setting resolutions for the new year. It always felt like a lot of unnecessary pressure. But, it also felt like the popular ..read more

Thanksgiving is a holiday that is meant to celebrate togetherness and abundance – with a lot of delicious food! It may also be a stressful time when hijacked by diet culture and diet conversations. This post, contributed by my lovely intern Danielle, provides tips to continue eating intuitively on Thanksgiving. Eating during the holidays has the potential to cause stress, overthinking and guilt. With the abundance of delicious comfort foods available at every gathering, the thought of eating in an intuitive manner may feel daunting, or even impossible. In addition, dieting and diet language c ..read more

Moving away from dieting and into the Intuitive Eating space can feel challenging. In this post, I’m sharing some of my favorite Intuitive Eating and non-diet resources (books, podcasts, social media accounts, etc) to help you move into food freedom with more comfort and confidence. I hope you enjoy! Recommended Books Intuitive Eating Workbook by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resche Intuitive Eating, Fourth Edition by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resche Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison Gentle Nutrition by Rachael Hartley Breaking Free From Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff ..read more

Meal planning and eating intuitively can go hand in hand with practice and the right resources. This post highlights ways to blend the two using gentle nutrition, the tenth principle of intuitive eating. Meal planning can provide some major perks. Research shows that regularly planning meals ahead of time can provide the following benefits: reduced stress or anxiety surrounding food and eating choices increased time allowance and schedule flexibility reduced overall cost of food and groceries As a certified intuitive eating counselor, my work with clients involves making space for their indi ..read more

Have you ever considered working with a registered dietitian? Read on to learn what an anti-diet dietitian is, and why they may be a good fit for you. What Is An Anti-Diet Dietitian? The term may seem like an oxymoron, but an anti-diet dietitian is a real thing. As an anti-diet dietitian myself, I get a lot of confused looks from others when I try to explain what I do. It feels important to define this term, though, because some people can greatly benefit from working an anti-diet dietitian. To clarify: a registered dietitian is a healthcare provider that is formally trained to identify, diag ..read more