Let’s debunk some diet and nutrition myths that keep us trapped in diet mentality so that we can break free of diet rules and enjoy food without guilt and shame.
Learn the truth about juice cleanses and why they aren’t the miracle for health they’re made out to be. Discover what truly supports your wellbeing. ‘Drink to health’ is a…
It’s widely known that diets don’t work, yet many of us are still lured by diets in disguise, which may or may not proclaim weight loss. How do we spot…
Imagine a world where we could enjoy time out with friends and family without justifying our food choices or feeling we must compensate for it through exercise or at our…
The line between eating ‘healthy’ and it becoming an unhealthy obsession, which impedes quality of life and mental health, can be hard to distinguish. In this blog, I share my…
The health halo effect occurs when our perception of food products leads to underestimating how much we are eating or justifying our eating choices or behaviour, whether it be eating…
The popular media would have us believe that there is such a thing as superfoods: certain foods that possess some quality that outshines all other foods. It’s an alluring idea…
I almost can’t believe it myself—I ate and taught the raw food diet for nearly six years. I write this blog to explain and retract what I once taught. It…
Sugar has been labelled a dietary villain and the cause of many of our health concerns. Yet, is it possible to detox from sugar? Or even necessary? Sugar elimination diets…
Mindful eating has been hijacked by the diet industry as a tool for weight loss; however, this objective perpetuates harmful diet mentality. Allow me to share 4 reasons why you…
How the goal of weight loss can undermine health—considerations and resources for health practitioners Weight is undeniably correlated to an increased risk of many health conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular…
When a diet’s food rules are so strict that people wonder, ‘Is this food legal?’ It’s too restrictive. I’ve overheard people say, ‘I’m not sure it’s legal’ when referring to…
Many people embark on diets to lose weight, claiming that they’re doing so for their health. Yet, is weight loss healthy? Many people embark on a diet to lose weight…