Welcome to our blog!
Each post is written by one of our dietitians
Topics range from nutrition myth-busting, cooking tips, eating disorder recovery support, and more
Your Plant-Based Protein Guide
Adopting a plant-based eating pattern can bring numerous benefits, including a diet rich in fiber, phytonutrients, and a positive impact on the environment. To help, we've curated this gentle guide with some helpful tips and recipes that are not only high in vegetarian protein but are also easy to incorporate into your daily meals.
Snack Time! The Many Benefits of Snacking
At As You Are Nutrition, we like to reframe the narrative around snacking, viewing it as a positive aspect of the healing journey. In this blog post, we aim to explore the multifaceted benefits of snacking, emphasizing its role in providing energy, stabilizing blood glucose levels, honoring hunger cues, and introducing variety into our diets.
How can I decrease my food waste?
Many of our client’s at As You Are Nutrition experience guilt about wasting food. This guilt can be compounded if someone grew up with food insecurity, has a small grocery budget or a history of disordered eating. We help our clients draw connections to the roots of these guilty feelings and pivot to a place of non-judgment while learning about gentle sustainability in the kitchen. Join us!
Cooking Tips for Folks with ADHD
Hey there, cooks with ADHD! Whether you're a seasoned chef or a newbie in the kitchen, cooking with ADHD can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. The distraction, forgetfulness, and impulsivity that often come with ADHD can make it hard to stay focused and follow recipes. But fear not! In this blog post, I'm going to share some cooking tips and tricks that help navigate the chaos of the kitchen and create delicious meals. So grab your apron and let's get cooking!
7 Meal Planning Tips for Folks with ADHD
For many people with ADHD, the thought of preparing a meal can feel exciting, and also overwhelming. There’s many great reasons to cook (for example, avoiding the potential cost, or “ADHD tax” of ordering take out) but it may also feel like there are too many steps involved. Here’s seven tips to move through the paralysis of endless options and make the cooking process feel a little bit more manageable.
5 Ways to Make Food Fun!
Making food fun can be a powerful tool in the recovery process, helping to rebuild a positive and enjoyable connection with nourishment. In this blog post, we’ll explore four ways to incorporate fun and finding joy in nourishment.