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
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
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
Hunger and Fullness with an Eating Disorder
This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. The hunger/fullness scale is a commonly used intuitive eating tool that is intended to help folks connect to their internal cues related to hunger and satiety. This tool can be complicated for those recovering from an eating disorder, ... READ the POST
How to Incorporate Movement During Eating Disorder Recovery
This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. Incorporating movement into your life while in recovery from an eating disorder can be complex and overwhelming to navigate. This blog post will help you develop a better understanding of what joyful movement is and when it is appropriate ... READ the POST
10 Non-Food Ways to Advocate for Animals
This post was a collaboration between myself (Taylor) and my associate RD, Jessica. I was lucky to be able to chat with a few activist pals and share their insights, too! Enjoy. Helping animals goes far beyond food! Whether changing what you eat isn’t possible or you’re just looking for more ... READ the POST
9 Ways to Assess Your Motivations for Veganism in Eating Disorder Recovery
This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. Curious if veganism and eating disorder recovery can co-exist? It all comes down to motivation! Use these questions to assess your intentions. In our blog post about eating vegan in eating disorder recovery, we discussed the importance ... READ the POST
4 Questions to Ask If You Want to Go Vegan in Eating Disorder Recovery
This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. In our recent Q&A video we answered a question about the possibility of being vegan in recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating. The answer to this question is complicated and depends on various factors. Many folks ... READ the POST
