In 2019, I wrote a story for SELF Magazine about why I stopped making “healthy food swaps” in Thanksgiving recipes. I’ve shared in every November since, and I always get lots of comments and messages …
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Stop Taking Nutrition Advice From Your Personal Trainer
It might surprise you to learn that personal trainers aren’t allowed to give nutrition advice, since so many of them do. Those with big social media followings do it publicly through the meal plans …
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The Problem With Fake “Empowerment” in Wellness Culture
Wellness culture loves the "you should strive to be the best version of yourself" schtick. But are those wellness "empowerment" messages actually empowering, if they're constantly undermining our …
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Why Do We Talk About Emotional Eating Like It’s Bad?
As a dietitian, I get countless questions about emotional eating. And in my work with clients, emotional eating is certainly something that we talk about. What often surprises people is the fact that …
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Are Supplements Worth It? 3 Questions to Ask Before You Buy.
It's no secret that, as a dietitian, I'm against most dietary supplements. They're unregulated and typically unnecessary. But still, people ask me all the time: Are supplements worth it? And while my …
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What Is Orthorexia — And Do I Have It?
We live in a wellness-obsessed culture. Dieting is commonplace, strenuous exercise is a way of life for many people, and it’s not uncommon to spend lots of time and money “eating clean” or “detoxing.” …
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