Catching yourself dropping a ton of money on expensive flavored nut butters? It’s easy and budget friendly to make homemade nut butters! Learn how to make nut butter three ways, with these recipes for vanilla almond sun butter, spicy cinnamon peanut butter, and coconut-macadamia butter.
Read MoreDiet advice is all about restriction and willpower. It tells you to “just say no” to all the foods you love and enjoy - no wonder so many people are trapped in a cycle or restriction and binging! If you’re wondering how to make peace with food and become a more intuitive eater, it starts with giving yourself permission to eat the foods you love.
Read MoreFeeling inadequate after seeing someone’s before and after weight loss picture? We’ve all seen how photoshop, different poses and clothes can distort things, but the problem with these pictures goes deeper than that. The truth about before and after weight loss pictures is that they’re a fleeting moment in time, and never communicate the whole story.
Read MoreThis mustard greens Greek salad is the perfect fueling salad, packed with satisfying fats, carbs and protein! Toss mustard greens with a lemony dressing, pita chips and roasted chickpeas for crunch, juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and radish and plenty of feta cheese!
Read MoreThese grilled Mexican zucchini boats, inspired by the flavors of Mexican street corn, are the perfect side dish for summer grilling! Hallowed out zucchini halves are rubbed with a flavorful mix of spices, grilled, then fill with creamy cotija before finishing off with a splash of lime!
Read MoreOne of the most important aspects of health is having strong social connections. Yet diets that are frequently prescribed, supposedly to improve health, lead to social isolation by making it challenging for you to be flexible and enjoy social events that involve food. In this post, learn how dieting affects your social life and harms your health, and why flexible, intuitive eating supports wellness and longevity.
Read MoreCrispy baked tofu tacos with cilantro lime slaw get a crispy, umami coating from a combination of nutritional yeast and soy sauce! with cumin for smokey spice! Served with a bright and fresh slaw. They were inspired by the best vegetarian tacos I’ve had on a trip to Sonoma!
Read MoreWhen you look at eating practices and traditions around the world, one thing is clear: human beings were designed to be flexible around food. We have survived by being able to adapt our diet to whatever food is available in a wide variety of environments. Read this post to learn how you can debunk common diet myths and rules by looking at different cultures eating patterns and practices.
Read MoreHomemade focaccia might sound complicated, but it couldn’t be easier thanks to this no knead technique. Try this recipe for no-knead roasted garlic focaccia with sun-dried tomatoes to enjoy freshly baked bread any day of the week!
Read MoreIntuitive eating is hard to practice at first, but as I like to remind my clients, it is a practice - not a diet. If you’re struggling as you try to make peace with food, read this post to learn why you can’t fail at intuitive eating.
Read MoreBarbecue Chicken Pizza with Mustard Green Pesto! This easy pizza recipe gets an upgrade with an easy homemade mustard green pesto! It’s super simple, and packed with tons of flavor from the pesto! This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Read MoreIntuitive eating sometimes gets translated into eat whatever you want, when you want it. It’s an inaccurate and oversimplified translation, and creates a perceived barrier for people with financial difficulties in adopting intuitive eating. If you’re concerned about finances, read this post on how to eat intuitively on a budget.
Read MoreFeeling like you can’t stop eating? Honor your hunger is the first principle of intuitive eating, but if you feel like you’re constantly hunger, it might feel extra scary to feed yourself. If you feel like your hunger is out of control, read this post to answer the question “why do I feel hungry all the time?”
Read MoreThis spring lemon orzo salad recipe is the BEST! It’s so easy to make and packed with fresh flavors from tons of herbs, lemon juice, feta cheese and crunchy peppery radish! I love to make this for potlucks, tailgating and make ahead lunches. It’s a vegetarian pasta salad everyone will love!
Read MoreMake this southern goat cheese grits bowl! It’s a bowl of creamy stone ground goat cheese grits topped with garlicky sautéed spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, and black-eyed peas, topped with salsa verde! Feel free to use any seasonal veggies you like to switch it up.
Read MoreCurious about intuitive eating and not sure where to start? I’ve got ya! This post covers intuitive eating basics including the 10 principles of intuitive eating, myths and misconceptions, and how to get started with intuitive eating. It also has links to my most helpful intuitive eating blog posts, plus resources for where to learn more.
Read MoreDo you wish you could go back and re do vacations without diet mentality chipping away at the fun? Since time travel isn’t an option yet, let’s vow to stop inviting diet mentality to tag along on our future vacations! Give yourself the gift of of food freedom on your next trip and learn four tips for letting go of diet rules on vacation in this post.
Read MoreEvery year on the anniversary of my nutrition private practice, I share a post for aspiring nutrition entrepreneurs. This year I wanted to focus on tips for female small business owners. Last week I was on a panel for local female entrepreneurs, and I left feeling so inspired hearing about the stories of local women I admire! Reflecting on the event, I realized that getting over all the gendered crap I had picked up from society was probably the biggest barrier in starting and growing my practice.
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