What Exactly IS Intuitive Eating?

What Exactly IS Intuitive Eating?

Intuitive eating, as developed by registered dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, is based on ten principles that include making peace with food, exploring emotional eating, and respecting your body. Tribole and Resch’s Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary...
Intuitive Eating: 3 Reasons You May Lack “Food Control”

Intuitive Eating: 3 Reasons You May Lack “Food Control”

Food  control. The definition of control is the power to influence the course of events. At McDaniel Nutrition, we don’t love the word “control.” It feels…a little harsh or hard. But, it is a common concern we often hear in our practice. And,...
FAQs and Misconceptions of Intuitive Eating

FAQs and Misconceptions of Intuitive Eating

According to the book ‘Intuitive Eating’ by dietitians Evenlyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, an intuitive eater is someone who “makes food choices without experiencing guilt or an ethical dilemma, honors hunger, respects fullness and enjoys the pleasure of eating.” It’s a...
5 Steps to Maintain Intuitive Eating on Vacation

5 Steps to Maintain Intuitive Eating on Vacation

Summertime, for the lucky ones, includes VACATION! For most of us, vacationing means a break from the routines of life. If you’re working towards becoming an intuitive eater, this lack of routine can feel stressful to maintain intuitive eating on vacation! Have...
Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders

Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders

What is the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating? In our society nutrition misinformation surrounds us. It’s hard to escape the chatter around the newest fad diet or casual conversations about the “will-power” needed to stick to a strict...