TikTok is the place for everything from recipe hacks to dance trends, but not all social media content should be consumed. One disturbing trend gaining traction is SkinnyTok, a corner of the platform that glorifies thinness, weight loss, and often promotes disordered...
How to View Sugar Neutrally with Intuitive Eating Sugar gets a lot of bad press. You’ve probably heard that it’s "toxic," "as addictive as drugs," or that eating it will automatically lead to health issues like diabetes and inflammation. These messages can make sugar...
*Click here to explore part 1, where we discuss the emotional and cultural impact* Part 2: Navigating Choices and Coping with Pressure Exploring Body Autonomy Without Shame It’s important to acknowledge that body modification - whether through weight-loss drugs such...
Part 1: Understanding the Emotional and Cultural Impact It’s impossible to ignore: everywhere you turn, there’s another ad for weight-loss injections, another celebrity crediting an injectable for their body transformation, another social media post about "finally...
Thanksgiving and many other food-focused holidays are just around the corner, which can bring up feelings of holiday food anxiety for many people. This can feel tricky when you're navigating your relationship with food. These holidays are steeped in tradition, and...
Food freedom is more than just eating what you want - it's about breaking free from the stress, guilt, and anxiety that is so often tied to food choices. In a world where restrictive eating is often seen as the path to health, many find themselves trapped in cycles of...
The dietitians at Confidently Nourished believe that food is meant to be enjoyed and celebrated, not feared or restricted. Our non-diet approach means we’re focused on satisfaction, flavor, and balance without falling into the traps of dieting. ICYMI, our email...
At Confidently Nourished, we are a team committed to supporting individuals through their eating disorder recovery journey in the most accessible and inclusive ways possible. One of the ways we ensure this is by taking insurance as eating disorder dietitians. We are...
We hear it from friends, parents, and let’s not even mention how much contradictory information is on social media. “Eat this,” or “avoid that!” In today's diet-obsessed world, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that some foods are "good" while others are "bad."...
In a world where diet culture and the thin ideal dominate, it's crucial to find ways to reclaim and celebrate our bodies as they are. This is where body liberation comes into play. As an inclusive team of dietitians, we want to help you understand what body liberation...
Welcome to the world of Intuitive Eating - a refreshing and compassionate approach to nutrition and health. If you’ve been caught in the cycle of dieting, food restriction, or negative thoughts about your body, this might be the path you’ve been looking for. At...
Do you find yourself constantly thinking about food? Well, you might be surprised to hear that you're not alone. Many people experience this, especially in the context of dieting, not eating enough, or restricting certain types of food. This experience is a facet of...