Food Noise: Why Eating Has Become So Mentally Exhausting

Food Noise: Why Eating Has Become So Mentally Exhausting

She’s sitting across the table, scrolling through questions saved in her phone, notes she’s collected over weeks, maybe months. Is intermittent fasting a good idea for me? Should I aim for 40 grams of protein in the morning? I mix potato starch, collagen, greens...
Overthinking Food, Influencers and Intuition

Overthinking Food, Influencers and Intuition

The first time I remember truly “overthinking food” was when I became a parent. Even as a dietitian trained to separate fact from fear, I felt conflicted. What type of formula is best? Organic or conventional? Homemade or store-bought? And don’t get me started on the...
Trick-or-Treat! Managing Fun Foods

Trick-or-Treat! Managing Fun Foods

Fun foods can be tricky for parents and the end of the year is what we like to call Fun Food Season. How can we, as parents, maintain a healthy relationship with fun foods for ourselves? How can we help to foster this healthy relationship with fun foods for our...
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...