As we enter warmer months, you may feel more inclined to have a cold beverage throughout the day to help beat the heat! This can be a great check in point to be mindful of our overall caffeine intake. Caffeine is a widely consumed stimulant found in various beverages. Caffeine's health effects can be both positive and negative, depending on the amount consumed and individual sensitivity. Moderate caffeine intake is generally considered safe for most people. This is typically

It’s no secret that when the weather gets warmer, it can impact both our appetite and interest level in cooking (especially using appliances such as a stove). If you saw the recent Instagram post, it was mentioned that yes it can be normal that warmer weather can cause us to feel less of an appetite AND we still need to eat! So today's post is dedicated to helping us eat in those times. First off, let’s discuss how we can still prioritize meal planning/meal prep even if we do

If you've ever heard of the establishment Tropical Smoothie Cafe (TSC), you might think they only carry smoothies (makes sense with the name!), however they also have other offerings including a delish sort of sweet breakfast quesadilla with peanut butter and banana. If you live near a TSC, I highly recommend trying one there just to see what the hype is all about, but if you don't live near one and/or want to recreate it at home, let's go through a copycat recipe. Ingredient

A fear or challenge food hierarchy is something you can work on with your eating disorder treatment team to continue making progress towards specific foods or food events that feel challenging for you. For example, someone might have eating a slice of birthday cake on their hierarchy and/or going out to eat at a restaurant for someone’s birthday, so incorporating both foods and food experiences that feel meaningful to you. The primary goal of a fear food hierarchy is gradual

If you've been nerding out on the solar eclipse that happened earlier this week, meal planning might've not been your top priority for the week (and that's OK!). Or maybe you're coming back from a trip after spring break or had a stay-cation and are just adjusting back after some time off for you and/or your children, and need some extra help with meal planning this week. The beauty of being more flexible with meal planning is that it can ebb and flow during busier days or we

In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, offering us a platform to connect and share things. I mean you’re here on the blog after all! However, while social media can offer benefits, there are also challenges that can impact our mental well-being. So if this post resonates with you, a helpful suggestion might be to consider a “spring cleaning” of your social media feed(s) to ensure they’re offering you the benefits you may hope to s

Grocery shopping is a fundamental aspect of our lives, however with rising grocery costs it can pose a significant stressor for many households. Please know that there is a lot of privilege acknowledged in being able to grocery shop regularly for a household, as well as utilize some of these tips that can take more resources such as time and energy. If you are struggling to afford food for your household, please look into food assistance opportunities in your area or visit th

Welcome back to another installment of reviewing recent social media food trends. If you’re interested in reading previous round-ups of this, please visit the linked posts: here, here and here! Chopped Bagel This trend involves taking what you may see on a bagel sandwich and chopping it all up on a cutting board to make a more cohesive mixture that you then eat on a bagel. A common example is a lox bagel with cream cheese and the fixings. You'd take cream cheese, lox, capers,

As Valentine's Day approaches, our focus often shifts to expressing love and appreciation for others. It's also important not to overlook showing love and compassion to ourselves. In the spirit of self-care and self-love, let's explore some meaningful ways to cultivate self-compassion, drawing insights from the work of Dr. Kristin Neff, a pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion. Self-compassion, as defined by Dr. Neff, involves treating ourselves with the same k

Do you struggle to incorporate joyful movement in the winter months? This can be a common challenge. With days feeling shorter and weather often not permitting to do as many outdoor activities, you might feel limited in what you have access to. First off, it’s important to acknowledge that having a natural ebb and flow in our movement routine can be very normal. Some individuals find that including movement happens more organically during warmer months of the year. So please