Hunger and Fullness with an Eating Disorder
This post was written by Jessica Steinbach, MPH, RD. The hunger/fullness scale is a commonly used intuitive eating tool that is intended to help folks connect to their internal cues…
Category: Nutrition
How to Eat Plant-Based for Health while Ditching Diet Mentality
Are you interested in a plant-based diet because you heard it will benefit your health? While it is true that eating an abundance and variety of plant foods can positively…
10 Gentle Nutrition Strategies for Vegans
Gentle nutrition is the final principle of intuitive eating and a compassionate way to honor your health without dieting, restriction or obsessing about food. The reason gentle nutrition is the…
Veganism and Eating Disorders: Facts and Fiction
Veganism is a social justice movement which aims to eliminate animal exploitation and suffering as far as is possible and practicable. Because billions of animals are commodified and killed…
Binge Eating Disorder: What It Is and How to Treat It
Think you might have binge eating disorder? Learn the facts about this common eating disorder, when to seek help and how to improve your relationship with food. When most people…
Becoming a Vegan Registered Dietitian
Are you a vegan who is interested in pursuing a career in nutrition? Sweet! The best path to take is to become a registered dietitian. RDs are the credentialed nutrition…
How to Get Omega-3s without Fish or Fish Oil
When you hear omega-3s, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? I’ll bet it’s fish. Eating fish has been a standard recommendation for getting your omega-3s but does that…
How to Eat Plant-Based and Succeed as an Athlete
Have you ever wondered if athletes can succeed eating plant-based or if your physical performance will plummet if you eat fewer animal foods? I myself am by no means an…
Plant-Based Protein 101
We don’t need to eat meat, fish, eggs or dairy in order to get enough protein. But does that mean vegans don’t need to think about protein or are guaranteed…
What Dietary Supplements do Vegans Need?
If you’re vegan, you’ve probably wondered, “What supplements should I be taking?” The answer is: it depends. It depends on what you eat, your lifestyle and where you live. Supplementation…
