Tag Food
Mindful Eating: Implementing the Practice
On the Center for Mindful Eating website it states, “Awareness of the moment is where change can begin”. Being mindful and aware of your surroundings without judgement applies to many areas of life, one of which is mindful eating. When someone practices mindful eating, they acknowledge the food they have chosen for taste and nourishment, [...]
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Tags: , Eating, Food, Health, intuitive eating, karen diaz rd, mindful eating, online dietitian, online nutritionist, Taste
Tags: , Eating, Food, Health, intuitive eating, karen diaz rd, mindful eating, online dietitian, online nutritionist, Taste
Nutrition and Intuitive Eating
When you tell someone to listen to their body to tell them when, what, and how much to eat, the first look you get is one of distrust. Nutrition and intuitive eating go hand in hand. When you listen to your body, what you eat matters too. “But I want to lose weight?” “Then I will always want [...]
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Tags: , Calorie, Eating, Food, Health, healthy eating, Nutrition, online dietitian, Weight loss
Tags: , Calorie, Eating, Food, Health, healthy eating, Nutrition, online dietitian, Weight loss
Snacking: Smart Ways to Snack
Is snacking healthy? If you have been reading my blog you know any question I ask is never black and white. It is usually the why behind it that matters. Ask yourself: 1. Are you hungry? How long has it been since you last ate? Was your last meal balanced enough? This is important to [...]
Is the Answer Organic?
Tell someone a food is organic and you can almost immediately see a sense of relief, like they have been given permission to now enjoy the food. Fruit, vegetables, meat, even cookies feel healthier if they are certified organic. Organic foods have only grown in popularity over the past seven years or so that the [...]
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Tags: , Convenience food, Food, Health, Organic, Organic certification, Organic food, Vegetable
Tags: , Convenience food, Food, Health, Organic, Organic certification, Organic food, Vegetable
Getting Off the Ride
In the book on intuitive eating, the authors talk about the guilt deprivation seesaw. It is as it sounds. When you are in a state of dieting or deprivation and feel you are being “good”, then you feel better about yourself. When you do not restrict foods banned to the naughty list, you feel guilty. [...]
Taste and Health Can Coexist
Have you ever thought something tasted great and been surprised it was healthy at the same time? I bet if you look at your usual eating habits there are many changes you could make without sacrificing your enjoyment of food. Here are some examples to think about. 1. Do you eat cream cheese? Switch to [...]
Clock Strikes Seven.. Kitchen is Closed.
How many times have we gotten home late from class or work and it was past 7pm? Ever go out for a late night dinner with friends or your significant other? Now imagine if your body shut down at 7pm and knew that any food you ate past this time should be stored as fat [...]
Satisfaction Guaranteed
What if I give in to the pleasure of eating and never want to stop? Trust is a powerful word in all relationships and food is not different. The trust in this relationship needs to be with your body and its ability to let you know when you are satisfied. Some food is there for [...]
Weighing Your Options
When you are contemplating a change in your eating patterns and looking for a healthier lifestyle, it is important to think about the scale. What role does it play in your life? Some people may read that question and think no role, I never weigh myself. Others may shiver at the thought of not participating [...]
Cookie = Pain
Recently I have been getting questions about a bravo television show where a health expert shows up at people’s houses and raids their fridge and pantry. Understandably clients have been upset because the foods that were being vilified were in their fridge, like yogurt. Yes, yogurt. Because according to the show, “It has 15 grams [...]
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Tags: , Cookie, EAT, Food, Health, Jackie Warner, Physical exercise, Weight loss
Tags: , Cookie, EAT, Food, Health, Jackie Warner, Physical exercise, Weight loss
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