A common topic in nutrition is the concept of balanced meals. But what does that even mean and why is it so important? If your first thought upon seeing the title of this post is “borrrrrrrrring,” I totally get it! And, something I tell my clients often, is that sound nutrition guidance is kind ... READ the POST
5 Reasons to Love Soy + Tasty Ways to Eat Soy Foods
As a registered dietitian, as a vegan, and as a human who eats food, I love soy! If you’re unfamiliar with soy foods or have heard confusing information about them, you’re not alone. Some folks didn’t grow up eating soy foods (myself included) and fear the unknown, while others have been misled by ... READ the POST
Business Boundaries as a Working Mom
Ever since taking the leap out of “traditional” full-time employment into self-employment as a nutrition entrepreneur, I’ve written an annual update and reflection. I do these as much for myself as I do for you because I’m terrible at maintaining a personal journaling routine and these posts are ... READ the POST
Fortified Foods for Vegans
Fortified foods are an easy way to help us meet our nutrient needs and even prevent some health issues! They can be especially important for vegans. However, there is some confusion and fear about fortified foods going around the internet. Read on to learn what food fortification is, why it ... READ the POST
Anti-Diet Guide to Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is a common complaint I hear. Folks may believe that they’re eating to cope with emotions, often uncontrollably, and that it’s not good for them. Emotional eating doesn’t look just one way. In this blog post you’ll learn that emotional eating can come in many different ways and ... READ the POST
10 Ways to Reduce Mealtime Anxiety for More Peaceful Digestion
This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. Anxiety can impact the majority of our bodies major functions including breathing, sleeping, ability to use logic, talking, and digestion. For folks affected by anxiety and eating disorders, mealtimes can be particularly difficult. Our ... READ the POST
Guide to Vegan Pregnancy Nutrition
Veganism is safe during all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy! Pregnancy is an exciting time of change and growth. And with that comes increased energy, nutrient and hydration demands. Continue reading for vegan-specific strategies for nourishing your pregnancy! As a registered ... READ the POST
What is ARFID?
This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder or ARFID is a diagnosable eating disorder that was added to the DSM-5 in 2013. But what is ARFID? Let’s dig a little deeper into this eating disorder! ARFID is commonly (not always) diagnosed ... READ the POST
8 Strategies for an Anti-Diet New Year
Tune out the noise of New Year dieting and weight loss programs with these 10 tips! Imagine a January without food rules, an extreme exercise regimen or weigh-ins. You can honor your health and care for your whole self without dieting or trying to change your body! Many people feel a sense of ... READ the POST
5 Ways to Connect your Culture and Veganism
This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. Veganism can contribute to personal connections with yourself and others but how do you navigate veganism impacting your cultural connection? This blog will share some ideas of how to utilize veganism as a way to connect with ... READ the POST
How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food as a Vegan
Having a healthy relationship with food as a vegan allows you to nourish yourself without stress and fuel your animal rights activism. Here are specific action items for keeping veganism about the animals and not turning it into a restrictive diet! First let’s talk about what a healthy ... READ the POST
Guide to Anti-Diet Vegan Meal Prep
When you think "meal prep" does something specific come to mind? The truth is meal prep just means preparing food ahead of time. There are no rules about what that needs to look like! You don't have to: Prep a week's worth of food at once Use fancy matching containers Measure your ... READ the POST
An Introduction to Thin Privilege and How to Be a Thin Ally
This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. Being thin in a world that actively discriminates based on body size is a privilege. In this post, we explore thin privilege and how to be an ally to the fat community! By the way, we use the word “fat” as a neutral descriptor for body ... READ the POST
Nurturing My Third Full-Time Year as a Dietitian Business Owner
As I sat down to write out my thoughts and reflections on the past year as a dietitian business owner, I noticed one core theme: nurturing! I’ve been focusing a lot on nurturing my business, my clients, my employees, myself and my family. I re-read my post about my second full-time year in ... READ the POST
Mechanical and Mindful Eating with Eating Disorders
This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. Mechanical eating and mindful eating are terms often used in eating disorder recovery when describing “structures” of eating. This blog post explains these terms and can help you develop a better understanding of how mechanical and ... READ the POST
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