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What Is Disordered Eating? A Dietitian Explains.

What Is Disordered Eating? A Dietitian Explains.

As a dietitian, I work with folks across the spectrum of disordered eating and eating disorders. Everyone who struggles in their relationship with food deserves help, whether they have a diagnosis or not. Still, disordered eating can be tough to define, and even...

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What Is Gentle Nutrition In Intuitive Eating?

What Is Gentle Nutrition In Intuitive Eating?

If you’ve been learning about intuitive eating for a while, you’ve probably heard of gentle nutrition. Maybe your favorite anti-diet, intuitive eating accounts have posted about it. Maybe your friends have mentioned it. Maybe you’ve even seen a non-diet dietitian...

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What Is Anorexia Nervosa? How Can A Dietitian Help?

What Is Anorexia Nervosa? How Can A Dietitian Help?

Anorexia nervosa isn’t the most common eating disorder. But it’s the oldest and (arguably) most talked-about diagnosis. And because of the complex mental, physical, and emotional aspects of the disease, anorexia nervosa treatment can seem pretty scary. As an eating...

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4 Ways to Spot a Fad Diet

4 Ways to Spot a Fad Diet

Despite the fact that people are becoming more wary of dieting, fad diets are still everywhere. They’re just hiding undercover, calling themselves lifestyle changes. As a dietitian who specializes in eating disorders and disordered eating, I see firsthand how much...

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The Problem with Eating Disorder Awareness In Media

The Problem with Eating Disorder Awareness In Media

Frankly, I have mixed feelings about eating disorder awareness in the media. On the one hand, of course more awareness is a good thing. It helps destigmatize eating disorders, and makes it more likely that people will seek care. On the other hand, the way media...

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Free Intuitive Eating Course

Looking for a free intuitive eating course? Whether you’re new to the anti-diet approach or you’ve been trying to work towards intuitive eating for a while, our 5-Day Intuitive Eating Starter Course is a great start for anyone who’s tired of obsessing over “wellness” and constantly struggling with food and body acceptance.