The worst thing you can eat isn't food - it's shame. Shame keeps you trapped in a cycle of unhealthy behaviors and feeling unworthy. Inspired by the work of shame researcher Brene Brown, this post talks about where guilt and shame play a role in unwanted eating behaviors, and how to get yourself out of the cycle of shame.
Read MoreApproaching your eating concerns with curiosity, not judgement, is the key to uncovering the "why" that's driving them. Here's two things I've recently learned by honing my inner food anthropologist, who nonjudgmentally observes before coming to conclusions.
Read MoreLearn about my professional journey that took me from a dietitian practicing traditional dietetics (calorie counting, food guide pyramid and all!) to an intuitive eating dietitian, preaching non-diet wellness!
Read MoreWelcome to The Joy of Eating, a space to celebrate food and the act of eating! Learn the inspiration behind why I changed my blog from Avocado A Day and what the joy of eating means to me!
Read MoreIf you had to sum up my nutrition philosophy in a short sentence, it would be that food and eating should be a way to treat your body with kindness. Essentially, it’s eating as self care. That means eating food that makes you feel good, both physically and emotionally.
Read MoreHappy Wellness Wednesday! So excited to have a guest post here today from one of my favorites, in real life and the RD blogging world.
Read MoreHi guys!! Popping in with a guest post today because for the next couple weeks, I'll be in Japan with my mom! Follow my adventures on Instagram.
Read MoreThere's a lot of misunderstanding about what intuitive eating is. That makes sense, because dieting is mainstream and compared to it, intuitive eating feels pretty radical (even though we were all born intuitive eaters, and ate in accordance with our body's internal cues until diet culture came crashing in, but I digress... )
Read MoreUs women face a lot of scrutiny over how we look. But it's through words and actions that we gain confidence, not our appearance.
Read MoreHere's a list of the best body positive books to build a better body image. Make a new years resolution to read these books instead of going on another diet!
Read MoreThe only detox you'll ever need? A social media detox! Learn why ridding your life of negative influences and curating a more diverse view of beauty can build positive body image. Plus, I'm sharing a list of my favorite body positive instagrammers for you to follow.
Read MoreIn honor of Registered Dietitian Day, I'm sharing the best books by dietitians, highlighting RDs at the cutting edge of nutrition science.
Read MoreMindful meditation isn't quite mainstream, at least not yet. With hordes of research showing the benefits, I hope this is a trend that sticks. Learn 15 benefits of mindful meditation and why you should incorporate mindfulness into your regular routine.
Read MoreMindful eating is a great skill to hone to get back in touch with your body's internal cues, stop emotional eating, and to enjoy your food more. Here's five of my favorite mindful eating strategies to turn off autopilot around food!
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