Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch authored the book Intuitive Eating, which is one of the most recommended books used in our practice for our weight loss clients and those that struggle with their relationship of food and their body. The authors define intuitive eating as “an approach that teaches you how to create a healthy relationship …READ MORE
Top 3 Ways to Start Practicing Mindful Eating
Mindful Eating Doesn’t Need to be Hard By Online Registered Nutritionist and Calgary Eating Disorder Dietitian Jana Spindler The Center for Mindful Eating explains mindful eating as a mindfulness tool that helps us become aware of our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations related to eating, reconnecting us with our innate inner wisdom about hunger and […]
Tips for Dads: How to Help Your Daughter with Body Image
Dads Play an Important Role in Supporting Girls Body Image Many dads watch their teenage daughters struggling with body image and don’t know quite what to say. The good news is that there are some great ways dads can help positively influence how their girls feel about their body, food and exercise. Over the years […]
Why your calorie counting apps and devices may be wrong: Fitbit and MyFitnessPal issues
There are now more technology devices and phone apps to monitor your food, exercise and health habits than ever before. But are they useful and are the numbers accurate? Devices and apps that offer live personalized feedback have been shown in some research to be helpful for goal setting, accountability and motivation. …READ MORE
You’ve Heard of “Hangry,” But What About “Hanxiety?”
Tips for managing food anxiety By Registered Nutritionist and Eating Disorder Dietitian Jana Spindler I believe most of us have heard about Hangriness (Being so hungry that you are angry) and in my world as a hungry person and as a Registered Dietitian, I believe Hangry should be in the dictionary. I see it over […]