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 MoreThis herbed egg salad avocado toast is the perfect light lunch or protein packed breakfast! Made with just a smidge of mayo and mostly yogurt, the egg salad is nice and light. Served over lightly buttered pumpernickle toast with radishes and watercress for a peppery bite!
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 MoreThese spicy turkey zucchini meatballs are made with only three ingredients, but packed with flavor! Serve with a simple roasted red pepper sauce over a bowl of pasta. It’s comfort food made weeknight friendly!
Read MoreSkip the oven and save the heat for this spicy coconut quinoa and black bean bowl with pineapple and avocado! It's made in the pressure cooker, so it's perfect for summer. Packed with protein and fiber for a filling meal!
Read MoreWhen it comes to fertility, a well nourished body is of the upmost importance. So why do so many extreme diets get prescribed for fertility. This post is all about nourishing your body for fertility.
Read MoreMake this baby kale salad with cherries and grilled halloumi for a fresh summer salad! It's perfect topped with a vibrant cilantro-lime dressing. Charred corn, avocado and pepitas finish it off!
Read MoreSharing a recap of part 2 of my recent trip around the Ring Road in Iceland! This post takes you through the highlights in the eastern fjords, the Myvatn area in the north, Akureyri, Snaefellsnes Penninsula and the Blue Lagoon.
Read MoreThis recipe for grilled naan pizza with kale pesto, heirloom tomatoes and burrata cheese is my favorite quick and easy recipe for summer! Naan makes such a simple and tasty crust and perfectly ripe summer tomatoes are delicious paired with creamy burrata cheese.
Read MoreGuys. Let's talk Iceland. It’s for sure the most naturally beautiful place I’ve ever been. Every turn in the road led you to a new vista – lava fields opened to fields of purple wildflowers as far as the eye could see, to steep basalt cliffs shrouded in fog with waterfalls crashing over the edge, to open valleys with tangled mountains streams...
Read MoreThis melon and mint salad is my summer go to when watermelon and cantaloupe are at their peak ripeness. It's super simple and a portable side for bringing to barbecues. You can even turn it into a main dish salad by adding avocado and grilled shrimp!
Read MoreThis sweet potato falafel naan wrap has got it going on. First, there's the star of the show - the sweet and savory, crispy-edged sweet potato falafels. Then there's the spicy green chutney, which you will want to put on all the things (eggs, cheese and crackers, grain bowls, chocolate chip cookies...oh wait no, that's weird). Then there's the creamy Greek yogurt - always full fat for full flavor...
Read MoreThese loaded chocolate chip cake squares are packed with chocolate chips, peanuts, peanut butter chips and coconut, but you can get creative with your favorite mix-ins. Perfect for snacking or for dessert!
Read MoreGet a sneak peek at what I saw and ate in part 2 of my recap of my trip to Japan with this travel guide for Kyoto and Nagoya!
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 MoreDessert for breakfast? Why not with these breakfast strawberry shortcakes, made with lightly sweetened whole wheat and almond meal biscuits filled with Icelandic yogurt and fresh strawberries!
Read MoreFellow food lovers, I think you need to move Japan to the top of your travel bucket list. A few weeks ago, my mom and I took a two week trip there, eating our way through Tokyo, Kyoto and Nagoya. Today I’m sharing a recap of our first week in Tokyo! So basically a smorgasbord of noodles and raw fish.
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