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Intuitive Eating Alison Swiggard, MS, RDN, LD Intuitive Eating Alison Swiggard, MS, RDN, LD

How to Host a Cookie Exchange: Winter Baking Ideas

With winter quickly approaching, we are likely moving our activities indoors. Connecting with food in the form of its preparation can help bring joy (and fun) to the forefront. To celebrate the season, our team compiled a list of their favorite cookie recipes just in time for holiday parties, family gatherings, or to enjoy by yourself near the fire.

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Intuitive Eating, Sports Nutrition Alison Swiggard, MS, RDN, LD Intuitive Eating, Sports Nutrition Alison Swiggard, MS, RDN, LD

I Hate Exercise… What Should I Do?

Exercise. Often, this is a word that is feared. A word that means punishment, discomfort, and pain for some. Diet culture pushes exercise, framing it as a "chore" or "task" that we all must do and setting high expectations for what "counts." Today's focus is on learning how to ENJOY movement. 

*This blog post might not be meant for you if your current focus is to rest. Everyone is on their own journey with movement, and if you are currently refraining from activity, this might be a post to skip.

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Debunking 4 Common Intuitive Eating Myths

It is difficult for many people to imagine having a peaceful and positive relationship with food and their bodies these days. It is safe to say that most have experienced some hang-ups, if not a fraught or disordered relationship with food and their body at some point. Fortunately, the messages that keep us from having a positive relationship with food can be unlearned and replaced with helpful beliefs and behaviors.

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Intuitive Eating, Mental Health Carolyn Milles Intuitive Eating, Mental Health Carolyn Milles

Brain Foods: The Science Behind Food and Brain Health

On wellness, we often think about eating healthful foods, being active, and getting enough rest. But being well encompasses more than just our physical bodies. Mental health is trending in the primary healthcare setting and for good reason. It has been estimated that 1 in 5 adults experiences mental illness in a given year.  Let’s talk about it.

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