Debunking the Myths Around Seed Oils
Seed oils have been blamed for everything from inflammation to weight gain, but the science tells a different story.
Category Diet Culture
A Self-Care & Body Image Workshop to Support Healing
Our 30-minute Self-Care & Body Image Workshop, led by two registered dietitians specializing in eating disorders, explores the impact of diet culture, weight bias, and intuitive eating on well-being.
Cultivating Self-Love in a World That Stigmatizes Bodies
In a world that often equates worth with being thin, pretty, healthy, and active, cultivating self-love can feel like an act of rebellion.
Becoming an ASDAH Member: A Milestone in Our Weight-Inclusive Practitioner Journey
One of the most significant moments this year was becoming an official member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH). For us, this wasn’t just a professional achievement—it was a deeply personal commitment to the principles of fat liberation, body acceptance, and equitable healthcare.
Fat Forward Book Club Recap: “The Wellness Trap” by Christy Harrison
Christy Harrison is an RD, public health expert, and a journalist with years of experience critiquing diet culture and the wellness industry. Break down the first three chapters of "The Wellness Trap" with us.
Elevate Your Salad Game with Caesar Pasta Salad
This Caesar Pasta Salad is a flavorful twist on the classic Caesar salad that will leave you feeling satisfied and satiated.
Recipes With No Food Rules Series: Make Your Own Nourishing Snack Plate
In order for a snack to be a snack or a meal to be a meal, we have to ensure we are including a variety of nutrients to help keep us satisfied and satiated.
Thin Privilege and the Intersection of Weight Stigma and Medical Stigma: Examining Society’s Biases and Prejudices
In this blog post, we will explore the intersection of weight stigma and medical stigma and how it relates to thin privilege.
The Potential Cardiovascular Health Risks of Following a Keto Diet: What You Need to Know
In this article we will look at the long line of diet’s failure and look at some real life examples of how diets don’t provide long term benefits. Below we look at a study that investigates the keto diet and its relationship to cardiovascular health (spoiler: it's not as beneficial as it claims to be).
Am I Addicted to Junk Food or is it an Eating Disorder?
With the results of the National Poll on Healthy Aging, it is clear that an alarming number of older adults are struggling with addiction to junk food. Eating disorders and food addictions share many characteristics and both can have serious consequences on physical, mental, and emotional health. Working with a dietitian to develop personalized strategies to improve nutrition and eating habits can help older adults break their addiction to unhealthy foods and work towards a healthier lifestyle. A dietitian's role in helping manage food addictions can make all the difference in improving overall health and wellbeing.