What has your experience or exposure been related to disordered eating? Do you have the right tools or resources to support yourself or someone else? Are you looking to spread awareness and share the prevalence of eating disorders throughout your profession or community? There is no better time to increase awareness and advocacy as this week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.

The end of the year is a great time to reflect on the resources that supported us and our clients. From top Intuitive Eating books to practical podcasts and apps, discover our favorite tools for building a healthier relationship with food and body.

What is food neutrality? Essentially, food neutrality is the practice of unlearning dichotomous and moralistic thinking (i.e., good vs bad) when it comes to food. It helps us work toward being more objective in the way we think about food and helps shift our language about food and eating.

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.

Today, it’s very easy to get caught in a comparison trap, especially as we connect with others through various forms of social media. While social comparison theory tells us that it's normal for us to compare our lives and circumstances to others, it’s generally not helpful and can be incredibly destructive if we are comparing our food choices.

We know that regular routines or habits can give us a sense of ease and consistency in our lives. On the other hand, being forced out of your regular day-to-day could also be an opportunity to re-examine those habits and see if or how they are serving you. If you find a disruption in routine to be anxiety-provoking, this could be a sign that it’s time to check in with the intention(s) behind your habits.