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
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.
Navigating Food During the Holiday Season
For most, the holiday season is filled with joy, family, traditions, and of course food. It can be a time of connection, relationship building, and gratitude. Stores are filled with different types of colors, scents, music, and offerings. Generally, the holidays are viewed with optimism but for those with an eating disorder or complex family dynamics (especially that which involves food), the holidays can be nothing short of a nightmare.
Is it Disordered Eating or an Eating Disorder
What's the difference between disordered eating & eating disorders? I get asked this question all the time! And it’s a very good question. In part, it’s confusing since we live in a culture that normalizes disordered eating behaviors and encourages restrictive diets. So let’s break it down.
“My Stomach Hurts” And Why it is Unpleasantly Normal during Eating Disorder Recovery
Stomachaches: we all get them. Nobody likes them. And for those in eating disorder recovery, it can be a daily struggle and sometimes feel like a barrier to eating what we need to.