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Thoughtful Conversations about nutrition and health, for living fully.
What to Expect When Working with an Intuitive Eating Dietitian
Wondering what it’s actually like to work with an intuitive eating dietitian? Learn how weight-inclusive nutrition counseling can support regular eating, reduce food guilt, challenge rigid rules, and help you build greater trust in yourself.
Why “Calories In, Calories Out” Doesn’t Work
The idea that body weight comes down to “calories in, calories out” is often presented as simple science, but human bodies are far more complex than a math equation. In this post, we explore why this model falls short, how the body adapts to restriction, and why a more compassionate, weight-inclusive approach to nutrition matters.
Can You Have an Eating Disorder Without Being Underweight?
You don’t have to be underweight to have a serious eating disorder. Learn why eating disorders occur across all body sizes, what atypical anorexia can look like, and why behaviors and symptoms matter more than a number on the scale.
What the Dutch Famine Teaches Us About Dieting
What can the Dutch Hunger Winter teach us about dieting? Explore how the body adapts to restriction and why hunger, cravings, food preoccupation, and weight regain are biological responses rather than failures of willpower.
What to Do If Your Doctor Won’t Stop Talking About Weight
If your doctor keeps bringing every concern back to weight, you deserve better. Learn practical scripts for setting boundaries, asking for better care, and knowing when it may be time to switch providers or file a complaint.
Do I Need a Low Histamine Diet for MCAS?
If you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, food can start to feel confusing, unpredictable, and stressful. A low histamine diet may help some people with MCAS, but it is not always necessary, and it is not meant to become a long-term list of foods to fear. In this post, we explore what MCAS has to do with histamine, when nutrition changes may be helpful, and how to support your body without slipping into unnecessary restriction.
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