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Here, our team of Registered Dietitians & Dietetic Interns share insights, tips, and real talk on all things nutrition. From myth-busting and cooking hacks to eating disorder recovery and compassionate wellness support; there’s something for everyone on their health journey.
How to Find a Better Way to Talk About Eating Disorders
Learn how to talk to someone with an eating disorder using compassionate, nonjudgmental communication. Discover what to say (and what to avoid), how to offer meaningful support, and why understanding the emotions behind eating disorder behaviors is more helpful than saying “just eat.”
Gentle Self-Care After a Purge
Recovering from an eating disorder can be challenging, especially after experiencing a purge. The body is often in distress, dealing with dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and the effects of stomach acid on oral health and digestion. In this blog, we explore five gentle self-care steps to support your physical and mental well-being after a purge. From rehydrating with electrolytes to nourishing your body with easily digestible foods, these steps are designed to protect your health and encourage healing. Remember, recovery is not a linear journey, and it's important to be patient and compassionate with yourself along the way. Learn how to care for your body with gentle practices that promote strength and resilience.
5 Ways to Make Food Fun!
Making food fun can be a powerful tool in the recovery process, helping to rebuild a positive and enjoyable connection with nourishment. In this blog post, we’ll explore four ways to incorporate fun and finding joy in nourishment.
Navigating Food During the Holiday Season
For most, the holiday season is filled with joy, family, traditions, and of course food. It can be a time of connection, relationship building, and gratitude. Stores are filled with different types of colors, scents, music, and offerings. Generally, the holidays are viewed with optimism but for those with an eating disorder or complex family dynamics (especially that which involves food), the holidays can be nothing short of a nightmare.
“My Stomach Hurts” And Why it is Unpleasantly Normal during Eating Disorder Recovery
Stomachaches: we all get them. Nobody likes them. And for those in eating disorder recovery, it can be a daily struggle and sometimes feel like a barrier to eating what we need to.