Diets to “balance hormones” are the latest trend on social media, and if you’re struggling with a hormonal condition (or symptoms that mimic one!), you might be feeling confused and overwhelmed with everything you’re hearing. This blog post discusses why the restrictive diet advice to heal your hormones can do a lot more harm than good.
Read MoreEating disorders and IBS are both much more common than people realize, and there’s a lot of overlap between both conditions. Unfortunately, much of the advice for IBS can make disordered eating worse. Part 3 in this series on intuitive eating and IBS discusses the relationship between eating disorders and IBS, and strategies for coping with IBS when you’re in eating disorder recovery.
Read MoreIf you struggle with IBS, before cutting out or eliminating foods (especially ones you love!) read this blog post to learn non-diet approaches that can help manage your symptoms.
Read MoreAs a non-diet approach, intuitive eating might seem like it’s not for people with diabetes, a chronic condition that (supposedly) must be managed with a strict diet. While intuitive eating for diabetes might look a little different, it’s still a tool you can use to take some stress out of managing diabetes and to help control blood sugar levels.
Read MoreA common question I get from new intuitive eaters is whether you can practice intuitive eating if you have a food related medical condition. You’ll be happy to learn that the answer is yes! Read on to learn how gentle nutrition and intuitive eating fits with medical nutrition therapy.
Read MoreIf you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, it might feel like you have to be on a super strict diet for life. In reality, “all food fits” is still true for you. This post explores intuitive eating for diabetes with non-diet nutrition for diabetes management.
Read MoreOne common question I get from readers and clients is should I take supplements? In this post, I’ll dive into the different kinds of supplements, potential risks and benefits, and how to know whether a supplement is helpful for you.
Read MoreA diagnosis of diabetes and intuitive eating may feel like they conflict, especially with all the rigid advice out there. In reality, intuitive eating for diabetes is possible. In this post, learn about why intuitive eating is a natural fit for diabetes management.
Read MoreI’m back with part 4 of my IBS and Intuitive Eating series. Today is a personal story from my part time dietitian Kate, of how she learned what’s best for her IBS symptoms was not more fiber, water and exercise, like EVERY doctor told her, but rather less of those things! Learn how intuitive eating helped Kate make peace with food, and soothe her stomach symptoms.
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