Let's preface this post by saying you do not need to "spring clean" your diet in any way! The verbiage of "spring clean" used in this post is simply a nod to the season we are in, but does not have anything to do with "clean eating" or ditching certain foods from your intake (barring anything you don't like to eat or are allergic to). However, if you feel as though your kitchen may be in need of a cleaning to help you nourish yourself better, this may be a great time to consi

Happy almost Easter to those who celebrate! In thinking about the holiday, ideas around how to repurpose leftovers started to circulate. Thinking of the most commonly consumed Easter foods (which may be different for you and your loved ones, and that’s okay; this idea can also be used any time of year), this idea came to fruition. Easter Leftovers Cobb Salad Lettuce of your choice (spring mix, romaine, iceberg, spinach - anything is fine!) Vegetables of your choice - you can

If you’re feeling stagnant around recipes and meal planning, a helpful idea that can add novelty and inspiration around food can be to implement themed nights. You can be as structured or flexible with this as you’d like; perhaps every week follows the same type of schedule or you pull this tool in only when needed. The beauty of more flexible meal planning is that you get to decide what’s best for you and your household, including what makes the most sense in terms of budget

If you’re observing Lent this time of year, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First and foremost is how you are choosing to observe, and how this may or may not impact your recovery and relationship to food. Unfortunately, even religious holidays can feel influenced by diet culture and suggestions to give up certain foods and/or participate in fasting to differing degrees; unfortunately as well, an eating disorder will love this chance to take advantage and encour

Whether you hosted or were sent home with leftovers from a gathering it can feel helpful to have an idea of how to repurpose said leftovers into meaningful ways. We’ll cover some common foods you might find at a party, but try to keep it broad enough that depending on what’s served when you get together with loved ones it’ll hopefully serve to help. Dips: Leftover dips can make a great snack with chips, pretzels or veggies. You can also use dips to top burgers, sandwiches, pi

Welcome back to another installment of reviewing recent social media food trends. If you’re interested in reading previous round-ups of this, there are two that can be found here and here! Green Goddess Salad This salad is a mixture of garlic, shallots, lime juice, chives, olive oil, nuts, basil, spinach and nutritional yeast enveloped in a homemade green goddess dressing, which adds further flavor from lemon, rice vinegar, and seasonings (to name a few of the dressing ingred

Happy New Year! As we enter into 2023, diet culture is going to be very loud and present. It may feel like you have to unsubscribe from...

With rising food costs and the holiday season, thinking of making a dish to pass may feel even more stressful than ever. According to the...

The holidays can often seem like a time of year where everything's focused on food. For some, this may provide a sense of joy, comfort, and tradition, however for others this may make this time of year feel challenging and daunting. Depending on where you're at in your recovery journey, it might make sense to try to build holiday traditions that don't necessarily revolve around food. Not sure where to start? Here are some ideas to get in the festive spirit... 1. Volunteer or

For those who are celebrating Thanksgiving, there may be some questions about how to build a satisfying plate. Especially when there are so many possible options! Before jumping into focusing on the plate alone, I encourage you to read this blog post from a few years ago about Navigating the Holiday Season, to help with the holiday overall. One of the most important things to remember going into Thanksgiving (as well as any type of gathering or holiday) is not to “save up” ca