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...
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...
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."...
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...
The decision to use Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss is a deeply personal one and requires careful consideration, especially if you are someone who struggles with eating disorders or disordered eating. As a practice of dietitians specializing in weight neutrality and...
Gentle nutrition is probably something you've heard of before you've been learning about intuitive eating for a while. Maybe your favorite intuitive eating or anti-diet account has written about it or maybe you’ve talked about it with a dietitian on our team...
The peaceful plate is a visual representation of how to create a balanced plate. But before we dive into the details of what it entails, it’s important that we discuss what balanced eating actually means. What is balanced eating?The Difference Between Nutrition...
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month?! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics launched National Nutrition Month as an annual nutrition education and information campaign. It’s an entire month dedicated to bringing attention to the importance of...