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Why Intuitive Eating Feels Harder Than Dieting
As a non-diet dietitian who works with folks healing their relationships with food, I hear this all the time: “Intuitive eating sounds great, but it feels so much harder than dieting.” And I get it. If you’ve spent years following food rules, counting macros, or...
How to Navigate Mealtime Anxiety in Recovery
In eating disorder recovery, mealtime is complicated, and mealtime anxiety is all too real. Everyone's feelings about recovery are different — usually, there's a mix of hope, fear, anger, with bursts of ambivalence. And for a lot of people, mealtime is when all...
15 Eating Disorder Recovery Books That Dietitians Recommend
If you’re navigating eating disorder recovery, books can be a powerful source of support and understanding. Whether you're looking for guidance, relatable stories, or tools to help reframe your relationship with food, the right book can make all the difference. At...
How to Set Nutrition Goals Without Falling Into Diet Culture
How to incorporate nutrition goals without triggering disordered thoughts If you're in recovery from an eating disorder or a long history of disordered eating, the idea of setting nutrition goals can feel complicated. On one hand, you want to nourish your body in a...
The Peaceful Plate: A Non-Diet Approach To Balanced Meals
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by food choices, stuck in cycles of restriction and guilt, or unsure how to nourish yourself without falling into diet culture, you’re not alone. At Ruby Oak Nutrition, we believe in a different approach to nutrition — one that fosters...
Looking For an ARFID Dietitian? Let Us Help!
It's hard to navigate any eating disorder or disordered eating pattern. As a dietitian (and human), I've seen and experienced how tough it can be to break unhelpful patterns, overcome aversions, and finally figure out a way of eating that supports both your health and...
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.