Nutrition may be one of the most confusing and overwhelming topics. There are a lot of opinions, ideas and personal experiences shared between people — whether in conversations, at gatherings, on social media or elsewhere. It may seem like there are a lot of...
Last month I shared a blogpost called, “How do I know if I’m hungry?” and I’m sure it would feel helpful to follow up with some thoughts about fullness. Fullness often feels just as tricky as hunger. The biggest reason for that is we don’t stop eating just...
For those who struggle with food, the holiday season can feel overwhelming… to put it mildly. You can easily live in a constant state of stress, anxiety and overwhelm, which is so understandable given all you are battling and trying to overcome. The holidays do...
For years, health professionals have tried to boil nutrition down to calories in and calories out, particularly when discussing concerns about weight. It seems appealing to make it that black and white, but is it an accurate theory? In reality, it’s a gross...
These days, it’s easy to believe that weight determines health. Your experiences could support that belief — perhaps you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes and your doctor has told you to lose weight. Or maybe you’ve visited a physician due to knee pain and they’ve once...
The theory of sugar addiction (or food addiction more broadly) is controversial. Despite what mainstream media or mosts health gurus have led you to believe, the research to date is inconclusive. As such, the current sugar detox frenzy is more misinformed fear...
