Eating foods that you enjoy in an appealing environment allows for greater satisfaction, where you discover both physical and emotional satiety. Increasing satisfaction helps to develop a stronger relationship with food. You might be able to exist without satisfaction in your food, but it won’t be what you really need or want, and eventually, you’ll crave more. Here are a few ideas.

One of the most common myths about eating disorders is that they only occur in teens and young adults. Approximately one in five women and one in seven men have dealt with an eating disorder by the time they are 40, which is double the incidence for both women and men at age 21. What accounts for this rise in eating disorders as people get older? Dig into the research with us.

Spending time with people you care about can be just as nourishing as the food on your plate. Try going out to eat and putting more of your attention on the conversation, the laughs, and the overall experience instead of what or how much you’re eating. When you focus on connection over control, meals can start to feel less stressful and a lot more enjoyable. Let yourself be present in the moment, you might find that the memories you make matter far more than anything on the menu.

One of the modalities that the team at Namaste Nourished uses and believes fully in is Health at Every Size®, or HAES. But what does the phrase mean and how does it influence our work as registered dietitians? Read on to learn all about HAES®.

Fueling your body for movement isn’t about rigid rules or chasing perfection- it’s about understanding what you need to feel energized, strong, and supported. A registered dietitian can help you build a flexible approach to eating around workouts, and improve performance without falling into restrictive or obsessive habits. Whether you’re training regularly or simply trying to feel better in your day-to-day life, personalized nutrition support can make a meaningful difference in both how you move and how you feel.

Spring break is a perfect time to take a pause on regular life. Whether you have a formal spring break from school, or you plan to take time off from work, it’s a necessary time of rest and a break from the routine. Read on for how we recommend approaching spring break, whether you’re traveling or not.

Approximately 9% of the US population will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime, and there are roughly 10,200 deaths from eating disorders every year. There is a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding around eating disorders, which can harm people experiencing eating disorders, and deter people from seeking help. Read on for 4 common myths about eating disorders, and what the truth actually is.

Diet culture is everywhere, from social media to everyday conversations- shaping how we think about food, weight, and health. In this blog, we break down what diet culture really is, how to recognize it in your daily life, and why rejecting it is the first step toward building a more peaceful, trusting relationship with food through Intuitive Eating.

Family-Based Treatment, also known as FBT or the Maudsley method/approach, is an evidence-based treatment for eating disorders. It’s most often used in outpatient settings, and utilizes the patient’s family members. FBT recognizes that families are not to blame for an eating disorder, and it equips families with specific tools to help their loved one recover.  Read on to learn more about FBT.

Kidney disease can affect how the body filters waste, balances fluids, and regulates important nutrients. While diet cannot cure kidney disease, nutrition plays an important role in supporting kidney function and overall health. In this article, we explore how nutrients like sodium, protein, potassium, and phosphorus may impact kidney health and how working with a registered dietitian can help you build a balanced eating pattern that supports your body.

You’ve heard the mantra that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but we’re declaring that “lunch is cool,” and we want you to join us in this. Skipping lunch has become the thing to do- both for students in school and adults in the workplace. It’s easy to work through the midday break, skip it entirely, or replace a meal with coffee and gum. Join us in our campaign to make lunch cool again. Read on to see why lunch matters.

Learning to eat intuitively means understanding your hunger and fullness cues. But what is emotional hunger and what is physical hunger? Let’s dive into how to tell the difference between emotional and physical hunger, and what to do if you’re not sure which one you’re feeling.

PCOS is a complex medical condition that requires specialized care. A treatment team can include a gynecologist, endocrinologist, dermatologist, therapist, and a dietitian. If you’re wondering how a dietitian can play a role in managing PCOS symptoms and long-term outlook, read on for three ways a dietitian can help with PCOS. 

The role of a dietitian in eating disorder recovery is a whole lot more than you might expect, and it’s pivotal provider for people with an eating disorder. Read on for five ways dietitians are necessary in eating disorder recovery.

When you’re in eating disorder recovery, the “new year, new you” messaging can have a detrimental effect. We want to help you recognize that what you’re feeling is completely normal, and to help you focus on yourself. Without judgment, let’s acknowledge how motivation is often low in the winter, and that’s okay.

Eating disorders rarely show up in obvious ways. For many families, they appear gradually through small changes in eating habits, mood, or daily routines that are easy to explain away at first. If you are reading this because something about your child does not feel quite right, that instinct matters. Noticing patterns early can make a meaningful difference.

Intuitive Eating is an evidence-based model with over 100 studies to date, created by two dietitians in 1995? Let’s learn more, and explore how to know if Intuitive Eating is right for you, or if it’s a goal for you in the future.

Every year, the top New Year’s resolutions are about weight loss, exercise, and body change. If you’re in eating disorder recovery, this talk is not only annoying, but actually harmful to your recovery goals. Read on for 5 time-tested ways to continue honoring yourself and your recovery.

Take a moment to reflect on your past year, acknowledge the wins, acknowledge the lessons you learned, and reset for a new year ahead. We’re choosing kindness and gentleness, as we head into this new year.

Instead of resolutions, we love the idea of intentions for the New Year, which are more flexible, general, and positive. Intentions help guide your mindset to focus on how you want to live. Intentions are all about growth, and growth includes taking small steps in the right direction and knowing that setbacks are part of the journey. Read on for recovery-focused intentions that can help serve you in your eating disorder recovery.