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What Does It Mean to Work With a Non-Diet Dietitian?
When you book your first appointment with a dietitian, what do you picture? For a lot of people, it is a meal plan handed over on day one. A rigid list of foods to eat and foods to avoid. Perhaps you picture a dietitian like a walking nutrition encyclopedia, rattling...
How to Improve Body Image (Without Trying to Change Your Body)
If you have ever wondered how to improve body image, you have probably been handed an answer that sounds something like this: just change your body. Lose a little here. Build a little there. Tone, shrink, sculpt, fix. If only it were that simple. Here is something I...
What Restriction Actually Does to Your Digestive System
If you've ever wondered what's actually happening inside your body when eating disorder symptoms are loud, or why recovery can feel so physically uncomfortable, this post is for you! Understanding your digestive system isn't just interesting biology. It can be a...
Why Your Gut Feels Like It’s Falling Apart in Eating Disorder Recovery
Picture this: You’ve taken an incredibly brave step and have made the decision to work on nourishing your body with what it needs. You're doing all the hard things. Showing up for meals, following your meal plan (even when it’s tough!), and working through the mental...
What is Mechanical Eating? A Dietitian’s Guide to Structured Eating in Recovery
If you've been exploring eating disorder recovery, you may have come across the term mechanical eating, but what does it actually mean, and how can it support your healing journey? As a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorder recovery in Alberta and...
Why “All Foods Fit” is Science: An Evidence-Based Approach to Food Freedom
Many of us have heard the phrase "All Foods Fit." I’ll often see this sentiment pop up in an Instagram post, depicting a slice of pizza next to a salad with a heart emoji. And as a Registered Dietitian supporting clients across Alberta and British Columbia, I often...
Why the Body Mass Index (BMI) Is Problematic – And What to Focus on Instead
Is the Body Mass Index (BMI) really a good measure of health? For decades, BMI has been used in doctors’ offices, schools, and even insurance policies as a quick way to label people as “underweight,” “normal,” “overweight,” or “obese.” But here’s the truth: BMI was...
Meal Planning and Intuitive Eating: Can They Really Work Together?
One of the most common questions I get from clients exploring intuitive eating is: “Is it possible to meal plan or meal prep and still eat intuitively?” The short answer? Yes—absolutely! Meal planning and intuitive eating are not opposites; in fact,...
Food Sensitivity Tests: Why IgG Testing Often Fails (and What to Do Instead)
Food sensitivities are everywhere these days - at least, that’s what it seems like when you scroll through social media or visit the wellness aisle of your local pharmacy. Testing kits promise to reveal the mysterious foods causing your bloating, fatigue, or brain...