Instagram might make it look like all my meals are perfectly plated, garnished and cooked from scratch, but that's definitely not the case. Here's a look at my instagram-reject meals that weren't exactly pretty, but tasted good and filled me up!
Read MoreToday on the blog I'm sharing information about an RD Entrepreneurs Symposium I'll be leading a seminar in, and answering some burning questions from my RD readers on the principles I use in my non-diet practice. Click for an intuitive eating and HAES Q&A for dietitians that'll give you insight into how to use these non-diet principles in a diet obsessed world.
Read MoreSharing a recap of all the yummy bites I enjoyed on our trip to Portland for a wedding! Plus, sharing some insight into how I eat intuitively on vacation. It can be a challenge because you're out of your element, but that also makes it the perfect time to practice those intuitive eating skills.
Read MoreThe worst thing you can eat isn't food - it's shame. Shame keeps you trapped in a cycle of unhealthy behaviors and feeling unworthy. Inspired by the work of shame researcher Brene Brown, this post talks about where guilt and shame play a role in unwanted eating behaviors, and how to get yourself out of the cycle of shame.
Read MoreApproaching your eating concerns with curiosity, not judgement, is the key to uncovering the "why" that's driving them. Here's two things I've recently learned by honing my inner food anthropologist, who nonjudgmentally observes before coming to conclusions.
Read MoreLearn about my professional journey that took me from a dietitian practicing traditional dietetics (calorie counting, food guide pyramid and all!) to an intuitive eating dietitian, preaching non-diet wellness!
Read MoreWelcome to The Joy of Eating, a space to celebrate food and the act of eating! Learn the inspiration behind why I changed my blog from Avocado A Day and what the joy of eating means to me!
Read MoreMindful meditation isn't quite mainstream, at least not yet. With hordes of research showing the benefits, I hope this is a trend that sticks. Learn 15 benefits of mindful meditation and why you should incorporate mindfulness into your regular routine.
Read MoreMindful eating is a great skill to hone to get back in touch with your body's internal cues, stop emotional eating, and to enjoy your food more. Here's five of my favorite mindful eating strategies to turn off autopilot around food!
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