For those who feel like they’ve been at war with their body or those who feel like their body is not true to their authentic self, practicing body love is not an easy next step. If this is you, you might consider practicing body neutrality rather than body positivity. Explore their important differences and more in this blog post!
READ MOREWhether you are recovering from a life long battle with the dieting mentality or recovering from a diagnosed eating disorder, the process of recovery is still generally the same. The symptoms and behaviors are specific to the individual and their situation, but our approach remains the same. In this post, discover the three phases of eating disorder recovery.
READ MOREDistorted ways of thinking can negatively affect one’s relationship with food, body, eating habits, and overall health. In this blog post, Mental Health Dietitian, Wan Xu, reviews 5 common thinking errors that often show up in people with disordered eating behaviours as well as her advice on what to do.
READ MOREDiet culture is very common in Western society. Social media, magazines, websites, and other forms of media intentionally or unintentionally contribute to it. In this blog post, we discuss what diet culture is, how to spot it, and what can be done to help you on your journey to finding food freedom!
READ MOREEating disorders and disordered eating should be taken seriously, so it is important as a friend of someone struggling with disordered eating to notice the potential red flags. In this post, learn from Eating Disorder Dietitian, Courtney Gault, about how to support someone struggling with an eating disorder.
READ MOREWant to know what the latest nutrition and food trends for 2023 are looking like? Registered Dietitian and Chief Energy Officer (CEO), Andrea Holwegner shares a comprehensive guide to some of the most interesting trends happening within the wellness nutrition, fitness, food, grocery and restaurant industry.
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