Staying Healthy & Stress-Free during COVID-19

March 18, 2020 by simplynutrition

With the current COVID-19 pandemic that's been quickly changing our day-to-day routines, it's completely normal to feel stressed, anxious, or even sad during this time. We have a lot unknown right now, and we are all in this together. Here are some tips to try and stay healthy (& sane!) during this unpredictable time. ★ Manage stress as best as possible. It's normal for stress & anxiety to be high right now. We can't control what's going on, but we CAN control how we react to it. Read more [...]

An intro to Intuitive Eating!

March 10, 2020 by simplynutrition

What exactly is "Intuitive Eating"?
Caroline, here - In addition to being a Dietitian, I am also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, which simply means I am lucky enough to have been able to receive extra training in helping my clients on their journeys with intuitive eating. So I figured I'd share a little introduction into what intuitive eating exactly is, for those that maybe have heard the term, but aren't too sure what it means. Here we go!
In a nutshell, intuitive eating is an evidence-based Read more [...]

Cultivating Positive Body Image

February 4, 2020 by simplynutrition

What do you think of when you hear the phrase, "body image"? The true definition of body image is "one’s thoughts, perceptions, and attitudes about their physical appearance." It can be positive, negative, or in between, and it often can ebb and flow! It encompasses: What you believe about your own appearance (including your memories, thoughts, and generalizations).How you feel about your body, including your overall size, height, shape, and weight.How you physically experience or feel Read more [...]