Here are some different gift ideas for the non-dieter in your life! If you have grown tired of hearing about fad diets and finally recognize (or are starting to recognize) that diets don’t work for the long term, consider giving thoughtful, body positive gifts. These gifts will support your loved one’s authentic health in the new year. I have curated a list of gift ideas that will be sure to … [Read more...] about Body Positive Gift Ideas for the Non-Dieter in Your Life
Intuitive Eating
Recipe for Pumpkin Pie
This recipe is inspired by a conversation I had with my daughter the other day about holiday desserts… She wondered if it was still the season to eat pumpkin pie. Indeed, it is! Pumpkin pie should (in my opinion) be an everyday food. Did you know that pumpkin pie is a rich source of Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, as well as potassium and iron? These are nutrients which help our digestion, immune … [Read more...] about Recipe for Pumpkin Pie
Vitamin D and Osteoporosis and Menopause
Did you know this about Vitamin D and Osteoporosis? My recent doctor’s visit where I had a little freak out getting a bone density scan (I’m not going to lie, it did open my eyes!) has really had me focusing on strategies to help my bones stay strong as I age, and I want to make sure you have the same information too. Remember, Osteoporosis often happens without warning. It results from an … [Read more...] about Vitamin D and Osteoporosis and Menopause
Recipe for Roasted Salmon with Yogurt
Looking for a recipe to help you in eating disorder recovery OR to help prevent Osteoporosis? Here is a quick and easy recipe that is rich in bone-building calcium and Vitamin D as well as heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids! Ingredients: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full fat) 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 1 T fresh lemon juice and zest of one lemon ¼ tsp coarse salt … [Read more...] about Recipe for Roasted Salmon with Yogurt
How Calcium can help prevent Osteoporosis
Yes, getting the proper amount of calcium can help you build stronger bones and prevent osteoporosis. In my last blog post, I shared with you Part 1 in my series focused on Risk and Screening for Osteoporosis at midlife. Today’s focus will be on dietary changes you can take to maintain strong bones for a lifetime to prevent osteoporosis. You might be wondering why I am diving into this … [Read more...] about How Calcium can help prevent Osteoporosis
Strategies for Strong Bones at Midlife, Menopause and Beyond
For many people, the first sign of osteoporosis, a debilitating bone disease, is actually breaking their first bone! That’s because it happens far more often than many of us realize. After working hard to avoid going to a doctor’s offices during COVID over the past year, I’m finally catching up on some preventative health screenings. The other morning I went for a bone density scan and I started … [Read more...] about Strategies for Strong Bones at Midlife, Menopause and Beyond