Resources

Our world is obsessed with unrealistic diets and body standards, and even children deal with a lot of scrutiny and peer pressure related to their bodies. As parents, caregivers, and educators, how do you teach your children to listen to their bodies and hunger cues without shame, blame, guilt, or other disordered thinking around food? Enter intuitive eating— the anti-diet. This process guides kids to make food choices on their own without restrictive or disordered eating habits. Learn more.

If you have a history of disordered eating, it is natural to worry about a relapse when considering new weight goals. How do you plan to lose weight for medical or health reasons without calorie counting, measuring yourself, having obsessive thoughts about food, exercising too much, or being fearful of eating in front of others? Experienced Registered Dietitian Rita Faycurry, RD explains how to lose weight after an eating disorder through a healthy relationship with food. 

In this article, we’ll discuss Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and the anti-inflammatory diet. We discuss the benefits of adopting an anti-inflammatory dietary approach for managing PCOS symptoms, based on recent scientific studies. The anti-inflammatory diet, filled with nutrient-rich, low GI foods, and a focus on herbs, spices, and omega-3s, can significantly improve inflammatory markers, hormone balance, and overall metabolic health in women with PCOS.

Often used interchangeably, "folic acid" and "folate" are not one and the same. In this article, we’ll unpack these two variations of Vitamin B9, carefully outlining their differences, highlighting their respective health benefits, and detailing the pivotal role they play during pregnancy. A Registered Dietitian can serve as a reliable resource if you’re looking to improve your dietary intake of this vital nutrient.

Discover how Myo-Inositol, a form of Vitamin B, can become a game-changer in managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Dive into the science-backed benefits of this supplement, from balancing hormones to improving insulin resistance and boosting fertility. Learn how this natural solution could be the key to mitigating PCOS symptoms. Arm yourself with knowledge and take control of your health today, because every step forward is a victory in your health journey.

This article explores the effects of caffeine during pregnancy, focusing on its potential influence on miscarriage, preterm birth, and intrauterine growth restriction. Studies suggest that moderate caffeine intake may not lead to major health concerns, but the impact of heavier consumption is still under scrutiny. The piece also provides a detailed guide to the caffeine content in popular beverages and snacks, helping readers make informed dietary decisions during pregnancy.

When we think of someone with anorexia, we often imagine someone extremely thin. However, it is possible to have anorexia without being underweight. Atypical anorexia is an eating disorder with all the same symptoms of anorexia except for extreme weight loss. This eating disorder is as dangerous as anorexia nervosa and can lead to the same types of severe health issues. Atypical anorexia may be overlooked even in healthcare settings because the individual’s weight may be in the normal to overweight range. The first step to getting help is to learn more. 

Diabulimia is an eating disorder where people with type 1 diabetes stop taking their insulin with the sole purpose of losing weight. Diabulimia can have serious consequences to health, both in the short-term and long-term, and can even be fatal. The first step to recovery or helping someone with diabulimia is to learn more. This article talks about what diabulimia is, its impact on health, and how to get help.  

Embarking on your journey to motherhood? Understanding the vital role of folic acid in your baby's development is key. This guide will equip you with essential knowledge about the right timing, dosage, and food choices to ensure optimal folic acid intake. Dive in to unlock the potential of this super vitamin for a healthy pregnancy and a thriving baby.