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The Problem With Intuitive Eating Dietitians on Instagram
Following intuitive eating dietitians on Instagram can be helpful, but only if their content is inclusive, non-triggering, and fat-positive. First, some background for why I'm writing this. I'm an anti-diet dietitian who helps clients overcome eating disorders and...
Free Donuts Highlight Weight Discrimination in Healthcare
Who knew that free donuts would provide such a perfect example of weight discrimination in healthcare? (JK, many of us could have guessed.) Krispy Kreme announced on 3/22 that anyone with a COVID-19 vaccination card can get a free glazed donut. It should come as great...
Here’s Why Food Isn’t Medicine
Food has a powerful impact on our lives, but it isn't medicine. Food is so many things. It's comfort, culture, and common ground. And, it's chock-full of nutrients that our bodies need to function. But make no mistake: Food isn't medicine. Food can only do so much....
Why You Can’t Use Intuitive Eating for Weight Loss
Photo by Daniel Herron on Unsplash Is it just me, or is intuitive eating suddenly everywhere!? It’s all over Instagram, where dietitians are telling you to listen to your body and stop demonizing foods. It’s making headlines in outlets that typically...
What Is Intuitive Eating? Why Is it Better Than Dieting?
Photo by Luísa Schetinger on Unsplash Like many, I discovered intuitive eating after many years of dieting and disordered eating. In fact, I spent several of my early years as a journalist writing about diets. Eventually, I started to realize that all the “weight...
10-Minute Creamy Oatmeal with Sweet Figs and Cinnamon
The secret to creamy oatmeal is an easy one. Making mediocre figs taste great is a little bit trickier. Here’s how to do both in 10 minutes.
Free Intuitive Eating Course
Looking for a free intuitive eating course? Whether you’re new to the anti-diet approach or you’ve been trying to work towards intuitive eating for a while, our 5-Day Intuitive Eating Starter Course is a great start for anyone who’s tired of obsessing over “wellness” and constantly struggling with food and body acceptance.