For many individuals, the summer months and warmer temperatures can bring on a lot of physical and emotional discomfort. Here are some tips and reminders as the weather gets hotter: You deserve to wear clothing that keeps you comfortable and allows you to do activities that you enjoy. This means short sleeves, swimsuits, and shorts (just to name a few) are available to all individuals; there is no one body size that is "allowed" to wear these clothes over another. Remembering

When you think of eating “healthy”, if your initial thoughts include avoiding your favorite foods, being dissatisfied with meals overall, and needing to throw away everything in your kitchen and start fresh, let me present another way of thinking. If you’ve never heard of the “add mentality” before, let’s dive into it a bit. What this way of thinking suggests is thinking of how you can add or increase nutrient density with meals without needing to outright subtract anything e

If you’ve been following along with the blog for awhile, you might remember a post that went up in the autumn referencing in season produce for that time of year, so I figured it was time for another round up for the spring! If you’d like to read the fall post, it can be found here. This previous post also references some of the positive reasons to eat seasonally including: increased affordability, increased nutrient density/freshness of foods, and a chance to potentially try

Holidays, such as Easter, can be both exciting and stressful for numerous reasons - spending more time with loved ones, having a change in our routine, traveling, and eating new or different foods, just to name a few. Especially for those in eating disorder recovery and/or working on their relationship to food, being mindful of the unique challenges and how to handle them with positive, healthy coping skills can help to foster a more enjoyable, manageable celebration. If you’

A common question that may come up as you work on your relationship to food is “is this rigidity (that is not helpful) or routine (that can be helpful)?”. So what is rigidity? Rigidity with food can include inflexibility with eating schedule, foods/ingredients consumed, and attending activities that may include eating experiences. It can oftentimes truly feel debilitating to the person experiencing this. With all of this considered, for someone who is struggling with disorder

If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you may remember this post from September 2021 reviewing social media food trends at that time, and which ones were a yay or a nay nutritionally. I thought it may be fun to circle back on this same topic as there are new 2022 trends floating around the internet. Yogurt toast AKA “yoast” This one is a really fun way to mix up a breakfast or snack option. All you need for this is a slice of bread of your choice, Greek yogurt, egg,

Whether or not you’re a fan of football, the Superbowl (and other similar kinds of gatherings) can present some unique challenges around food if you attend any sort of celebration. You might find you’re feeling excited yet chaotic around the food or perhaps completely terrified of eating what will be available; either way, here are some tips for navigating a Superbowl party (or other kinds of parties/spreads). 1.) Do not skip meals or snacks beforehand. Doing this is actually

Dear Processed Foods, I have been thinking about you a lot lately, and wanted to reach out. I hope this letter serves to remind you of how wonderful you are, for so many individuals, and for so many reasons. I know you get a lot of flack day in and day out, but just know that I think of you fondly! I know that many people do not know this about you - that you are comprised of any food “that has been subject to washing, cleaning, milling, cutting, chopping, heating, pasteurizi

Happy 2022! Hoping that you’re having a safe and peaceful start to the new year so far. I recently made a recipe that I knew would...

Happy almost 2022! Wow, we made it through another year. Here’s to hoping that you were able to find instances of joy and relaxation...