Meal prep doesn't have to mean eating the exact same meal every day. Instead, try batch cooking: making versatile components that can be mixed and matched throughout the week to make meals more accessible and cut down on in the moment prep time. Cook a few basics, such as a protein, carbohydrate and vegetables and then use different sauces, seasonings, and toppings to create completely different meals. For example, one batch of cooked chicken and batch cooked rice and veggies

Back-to-school season often brings packed schedules, early mornings, sports or extracurriculars, homework, and a lot less time to think about food. Whether you are a student yourself, guardian of a student or work in a school, some or all of these may be impacting you. When life gets busy, eating can easily fall lower on the priority list, but your body still needs consistent nourishment. Here are some ways to make eating a little easier during busy seasons: 1. Keep meals sim

When you hear “salad,” do you automatically picture a bowl of lettuce? Think again! Especially if recent food recalls have made you anxious to enjoy a “salad”, consider other variations that can still give you that crunchy, colorful way to enjoy a meal or side dish. Here is a recent favorite. Sesame Ginger Napa Cabbage Salad Try combining: Shredded Napa cabbage (it’s similarly crunchy to lettuce and holds up well against dressing) +/- your favorites below: Shredded carrots Cu

When we think about hunger, we often picture a growling stomach or feeling “hangry.” But hunger can show up in many different ways, and understanding them can be especially helpful in eating disorder (ED) recovery. 1. Physical Hunger Your body's biological need for nourishment. It may look like a growling stomach, low energy, difficulty concentrating, irritability, or increased thoughts about food.Important ED caveat: Hunger cues can become unreliable after restriction, so yo

Have you ever noticed that everything feels a little harder when you're hungry? You snap more easily, feel more irritated, or have less patience than usual. It turns out there's science behind that feeling. A 2022 study asked participants to check in with their hunger and emotions five times a day for three weeks. Researchers found that when people were hungrier, they were also more likely to feel angry, irritable and less happy overall. These findings stayed true regardless

If you’re looking for a new lunch or dinner idea, this is a great idea that plays on a favorite of nachos but with a Greek inspired twist. Similar to traditional nachos, there’s not necessarily a recipe but suggested items and then build to your hearts content! Base: Pita chips (similar to tortilla chips you can buy these or make your own by baking pitas) Protein of choice: a Shawarma seasoned chicken, lamb or beef is tasty or consider something different like lemony shrimp o

If you've ever searched #EDRecovery on TikTok, you're not alone. Many people in recovery turn to social media for support, inspiration, and hope. But a new study in the International Journal of Eating Disorders suggests it's worth approaching this content with a critical eye. Researchers analyzed 250 TikTok videos labeled as eating disorder (ED) recovery and examined the feeds of individuals with diagnosed EDs. Their findings raise important questions about whether recovery c

Summer can bring vacations, pool days, cookouts, and longer days, but it can also bring body image struggles, food guilt, and pressure to exercise. If you're having a hard day, these affirmations and reframes can help you reconnect with recovery. Thought: "I shouldn't have eaten that." Reframe: Food is not a reflection of your worth or willpower. Affirmation: I do not need to earn, justify, or compensate for my food. Thought: "I ate too much today." Reframe: Hunger and food

When summer temperatures rise, staying hydrated becomes more important than ever. Sometimes it's nice to have something a little more exciting in your glass, whether that helps you drink more water or you’re looking for alcohol alternative fun drinks. Hydrating mocktails can add flavor, variety, and enjoyment to your fluid intake while making summer gatherings feel a bit more festive! Many of these drinks use ingredients with naturally high water content, such as watermelon,

A recent Instagram post went up briefly talking about neuroplasticity as it pertains to eating disorder (ED) recovery. But it seemed like a topic worth expanding on a bit more, so here we go! First and foremost, EDs are not simply “bad habits” or a lack of willpower; they are deeply reinforced mental health illnesses. Over time, restrictive eating, bingeing, purging, compulsive movement, and food/body obsession strengthen neural pathways that make these behaviors feel automat