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Menopause and Diet: The Ultimate Guide for Women Over 40

Hot flashes. Brain fog.  A rollercoaster of moods and emotions.  Wacky, disrupted sleep.  If you’re a woman over 40 experiencing these symptoms, you may be in the menopause transition.  Luckily, nutrition can help! This article delves into how your eating pattern can support the changes that occur to the body during perimenopause and menopause. We’ll

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Is Weekend Overeating Driving You Insane? Regain Control Now!

Ah, weekends. A time to relax, unwind, and maybe… break all the food rules? If your eating habits seem to change dramatically on weekends compared to weekdays, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves indulging in larger meals, more snacks, or eating less mindfully over the weekend.  But what might be behind this pattern, and

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Not Hungry In The Morning? Possible Causes, Proven Solutions

What if you just don’t feel hungry in the morning? We’ve all heard that “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” but for many, it may be hard to find anything that sounds appetizing when hunger levels are low. No cravings. No appetite. Overall the thought of eating feels unappealing. Sound familiar? You’re

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The Truth About Intuitive Eating Coaching: Client Success Stories

If you’re here, you might be feeling skeptical about intuitive eating. Maybe you’ve tried it before but felt lost without food rules. Maybe you love the idea of trusting your body but worry you’ll just eat cookies forever if you let go of control. Or maybe you’re exhausted from years of dieting but can’t imagine

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Intuitive Eating Hunger Scale: A Powerful Tool To Stop Overeating

This post is your guide to using the Intuitive Eating Hunger Scale, a powerful tool that can help you get to know your hunger and fullness cues.  In this article, I’ll share expert tips on how to use the hunger scale to make mindful, energizing, satisfying eating choices throughout the day.  I’ll also delve into

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Why The Good and Bad Food Mentality Is A Trap

Bombarded with messages about “good” and “bad” food and not sure whose advice to trust? You’re not alone.  We’re saturated with diet advice and nutritional do’s and don’ts from every direction. It’s easy to find ourselves categorizing food and restricting ourselves just because a food is off-limits according to influencers, Netflix documentaries, or the latest

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Editorial Process

All blog content is created and/or reviewed by registered dietitians who have degrees in nutrition and dietetics, completed at least 1,000 hours of supervised practice through an accredited internship program, and passed a national registration exam.

Registered dietitians also complete 75 hours of continuing education every 5 years to keep abreast of current topics and maintain credentials.

Articles are reviewed and updated annually to account for new research and findings. All factual information included in the articles comes from peer-reviewed research articles and scientific texts. Any information based on professional experience is clearly specified as such.

Please note that the content on this site is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as personalized nutrition advice. Consult with your healthcare practitioner before making any diet or lifestyle changes.