When your period stops, it may be a sign that your body needs more food, energy, or medical support. Amenorrhea is the medical term for not getting your period. There are two main types: • Primary amenorrhea: When someone has not gotten their first period by age 15. • Secondary amenorrhea: When someone who used to get their period stops getting it for several months. Periods can stop for many reasons, including pregnancy, breastfeeding, certain health conditions, stress, and

Between work, school, parenting, and everything else on your to-do list, grocery shopping can feel like another chore competing for your time and energy. Grocery delivery and curbside pickup can make feeding yourself and your family a little easier, whether you have a busy schedule, struggle with executive functioning, or simply want to spend less time running errands. How can this help? 1. Save time and energy. 2. Make grocery shopping more accessible. 3. Reduce decision fa

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