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Can I practice body neutrality and still care about my appearance?
The key ideology of body neutrality is that how you look is not what makes you an amazing human being. However, this begs the question – can you practice body neutrality and also put time and effort into how you look?
The Science of BMI – Is it reliable?
For decades, BMI has been used by health professionals and researchers to indicate the health and future health risks of individuals. In this article, we’ll talk you through the history and evidence surrounding BMI, and unpack the arguments for and against its use.
Public Health or Public Shaming? How Fatphobia is at the Core of our Health Care System
It is an indisputable fact that all people deserve access to safe and effective health care – it’s a basic human right! So how is fatphobia affecting the quality of our health care?
Thin Privilege: What is it and what does it mean for you?
“Privilege is when you think something is not a problem because it’s not a problem to you personally” – David Gaider
What to eat to cure your hypothyroidism
As with many chronic conditions, the information about what you should eat with hypothyroidism is often confusing and conflicting. So let’s clear a few things up!
How to eat intuitively when you have IBS
The idea of combining a therapeutic diet, such a low FODMAP diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, might seem incompatible with Intuitive Eating. But the two are actually more aligned than you might think!
Can changing my diet help me to fall pregnant?
While we can’t guarantee you that changing your diet will yield a positive pregnancy test on your next cycle (we wish we could!), this article will talk you through the dietary changes that are backed up by research to support optimal fertility.
Five tips to help you get your period back
While hypothalamic amenorrhea is treated by addressing the underlying cause, the negative effects on the body can be partially managed with nutrition. Here are five tips to help you to get your period back and avoid the nasty side effects of HA.
How to manage weight gain during menopause
Three reasons why weight loss is NOT the answer to managing the effects of menopause (and what to do instead)
How to manage PCOS without restricting your diet
There is a vast amount of fatphobic and confusing dietary advice out there regarding the management of PCOS. So we’re here to tell you that you do NOT need to lose weight or go on a restrictive diet in order to manage your symptoms. Keep reading to see what we recommend instead.
How to Enjoy Exercise: Joyful Movement
Movement. Exercise. Physical activity. Whatever you call it, humans were made to move. Here’s how to incorporate exercise in an enjoyable way.
Three things making you feel out of control with food
Believe it or not, it’s not about willpower.
Three reasons you’re secret eating
In this article, we’ll explore the link between secret eating and eating disorders, the reasons behind secret eating and some tips to help you find freedom in your eating.
How to rewire negative thought patterns on your journey towards food freedom
When you’re attempting to heal your relationship with food and your body, overcoming those deeply ingrained negative beliefs stemming from diet culture is often one of the biggest obstacles standing between you and food freedom. Here we unpack how to use cognitive reframing to rewire your thought processes.
Why You Won’t Want to Start a Diet this January
Demystifying the need to diet in the New Year
What You Need to Know to Tackle This Holiday Season
Christmas is often referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year” but it can also be the most stressful time of the year if you’re struggling with your relationship with food and your body. Here is a list of DOs and DON’Ts to help you navigate your way through it!
Intuitive Eating Tricks for Halloween ‘Treats’
“Halloween” and “candy” are almost synonymous - so how can you, as a parent, handle the sugar overload that’s heading towards your kids like a high-speed freight train?
How to use food labels for empowerment rather than guilt
Avoiding labels all together just isn’t practical for many people who have health conditions that make knowing exactly what is in their food essential. So how can we flip our perspective on label reading to become a source of empowerment rather than guilt?
Three steps to stop feeling guilty after eating
Food guilt is not something we are born with – quite the opposite actually! This article will share three of our favourite tips to reduce your guilt and find food freedom.
What to eat when you are feeling tired: Food for low-energy days
While it can be incredibly difficult to find the energy and motivation to prepare food, your body needs adequate fuel more than ever on these days. Read on for some tips and meal ideas to keep your body nourished when your energy is depleted.