Google “how to stop food cravings” and you’ll find over 46 million results. I haven’t read all of them, but I can pretty much guarantee they’re filled with bad advice. That’s because the best thing you can do to make a food craving go away is to satisfy it.
Read MoreWould you believe you can have this bowl of creamy goat cheese polenta with chickpea mushroom ragu on the table in less than 30 minutes! Made with instant polenta and an easy protein packed vegetarian ragu, this is some serious Italian comfort food!
Read MoreCan you think of a more comforting fall dessert?? I know Thanksgiving is supposed to be all about pies, but if we’re being honest, I’m not a huge pie person. That’s why I created this recipe for pumpkin coconut chocolate chunk bread pudding!
Read MoreIn this crazy mixed up diet culture we live in, sometimes it’s hard to know what a “normal” day of eating looks like. WHY I ate Wednesday post is to give you an inside look at intuitive eating in action, looking at what guides my eating decisions and how that plays out throughout the day. In this edition, I talk about eating on vacation, brain knowledge and body knowledge in intuitive eating, not eating vegetables, and regretting food choices.
Read MoreThis easy vegan curried coconut corn chowder recipe is packed with flavor, and is made dairy free using coconut milk. Sweet potatoes add creaminess and a little sweetness to the broth. Blend half, and keep the other half whole kernel for tons of texture!
Read MoreAt a certain point in your intuitive eating journey, nutrition facts can be helpful, and not harmful. I usually don’t recommend reading the nutrition facts, but it can serve as a source of useful information when the meaning of those numbers is neutralized and detached from trying to manipulate your body size. Learn why nutrition facts are just information.
Read MoreThis smoky and spicy harissa hummus is made extra smooth using a quick trick that makes the most deliciously creamy hummus! Perfect paired with Simple Mills sprouted seed crackers and raw vegetables for snacking!
Read MoreIt's the million dollar question for anyone struggling to make peace with food - how long does it take to become an intuitive eater? The truth is, as cliche as it sounds, intuitive eating is a journey, not a destination, and that journey may be different lengths for different people.
Read MoreMy favorite cake was the inspiration behind this recipe for this baked oatmeal. My banana and berry baked oatmeal is a regular in our house, so I decided to switch it up with this more fall-appropriate version. I love to make this dish to use up pears that are a little past their prime. Perfect for a make ahead breakfast!
Read MoreIn todays achievement obsessed society, sleep is often thought of as a luxury, or just an afterthought. I used the think the biggest consequence of inadequate sleep was feeling cranky and wasting too much money at Starbucks. It wasn’t until I started working at the VA with many veterans who had a difficult time sleeping due to PTSD, when I started to dig into the research and understand the importance of sleep.
Read MoreIn this crazy mixed up diet culture we live in, sometimes it’s hard to know what a “normal” day of eating looks like. Today’s What an Intuitive Eater Eats in a Day post is to give you an inside look at intuitive eating in action, looking at what guides my eating decisions and how that plays out throughout the day. In this edition, I talk about grazing, why it’s ok to eat late at night, and how hunger varies from day to day.
Read MoreIs there anything more comforting than creamy pasta? Enjoy a bowl of comforting goodness in less than 15 minutes with this recipe for easy herbed ricotta fettuccine recipe, made with a simple no-cook sauce of ricotta blended with garlic, herbs and olive oil. Add your favorite seasonal vegetables to make it a meal!
Read MoreIBS is incredibly common among people who struggle with eating disorders or disordered eating, but most of the dietary advice can make disordered eating worse. Learn about the relationship between disordered eating and IBS, and strategies for coping with IBS when you’re in eating disorder recovery.
Read MoreThese chocolate chip tahini cookies are my new favorites! Buttery with crispy edges, and a hint of sesame flavor paired with bitter dark chocolate! Dress them up with a sprinkling of sea salt to bring out even more flavor.
Read MoreThis easy pumpkin, pear and gorgonzola pizza with caramelized onions makes an easy weeknight dinner for fall! Use canned pumpkin for a sauce and cover with blue cheese, caramelized onions and sliced juicy pears. You’ll love the sweet and savory flavor combination!
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I shared a few instagram posts on gentle nutrition. I got a lot of comments and questions from people who were trying to experiment with gentle nutrition, but feeling frustrated with never making the “healthy” choice. This is one of those cases where the answer is in the question. If you’re going into a choice with the mindset that one decision is better than the other, then you’re not giving yourself full permission.
Read MoreThis one dish vegetarian Greek rice casserole is so easy to make! Just bake rice with chickpeas, spinach, sauteed garlic and onions, tons of fresh herbs and lemon! Top it off with feta cheese and bake until the rice is tender and crispy on the bottom of the pan! Easy to make with shelf stable ingredients so it makes the perfect pantry meal.
Read MoreIn this crazy mixed up diet culture we live in, sometimes it’s hard to know what a “normal” day of eating looks like. Today’s What an Intuitive Eater Eats in a Day post is to give you an inside look at intuitive eating in action, looking at what guides my eating decisions and how that plays out throughout the day. In this edition, I talk about grazing, hunger fullness cues changing from day to day, and meal planning for intuitive eating.
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