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The "Best Of" section is set to display any of your posts tagged "favorites," so just tag a few posts to ensure those show up there! Otherwise, this blog should be a cinch to use and looks so stunning!

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Nourishing Your Body: A Mindful Approach to Hunger Cues

In a world inundated with diet culture mentality and quick-fix weight loss solutions, it’s easy to lose touch with our body’s natural cues and rhythms. Many women find themselves trapped in a cycle of restriction, fearing food, and struggling to honor their true hunger cues. It’s time to break free from this mindset and embrace […]

Nourishing the Soul: Your Body as a Temple of Spiritual Connection

Amid our bustling lives, it’s not uncommon to hear the whispers of our soul calling us to explore the realms of spirituality. As we journey through life, many of us start seeking answers and a deeper connection to our inner selves. It could be considered that the physical body might hold the key to unlocking […]

Body Perception: Unravelling Historical Influences and Cultivating Self-Acceptance

In a world that often scrutinizes the female body and has been influenced by both cultural and societal ideals, the relationship with the body can be a complex journey. It can be agreed that the perception of the female body is an ever evolving theme. As a passionate nutritional therapist, I invite you to embark […]

Weight Stigma

“Weight stigma refers to the discriminatory acts and ideologies targeted towards individuals because of their weight and size. Weight stigma is a result of weight bias. Weight bias refers to the negative” [1] For the past decade(s) we have heard the ongoing mantra of the ‘Obesity epidemic’ ‘fighting obesity’ or ‘tackling obesity ‘coming from government institutions, […]

Ever wondered how your relationship with food developed? (And how to fix what you don’t like)

Food is for nourishment.  If you use it for any other purpose, you the one you have with food developed over time and many things will impact it.  When you want to make practical changes, it can be useful to explore your formative years.  We learn how to use food from a very early age […]

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