Category: Intuitive Eating
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How to Stop Negative Self-Talk Around Food
Written by Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN Have you ever caught yourself thinking: “I was bad for eating that,” or “I don’t deserve dessert because I skipped my workout”? We’ve all been there. Standing in front of the fridge or finishing a meal, and suddenly that little voice creeps in. “I shouldn’t have eaten that.” Or…
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Mindful Eating vs Dieting: Why Self-Compassion Wins Every Time
Written by Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN When it comes to food and health, most of us are taught that dieting is the answer. Count calories, cut carbs, no sugar, follow a rigid meal plan—diet culture thrives on control. But here’s the truth: strict dieting often leads to guilt, shame, and a cycle of restriction and…
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What Is Diet Culture—and How Does It Affect the Way We Eat?
Written by Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN Diet culture is woven into our everyday lives to the extent that it goes unnoticed. From social media trends to casual conversations about “good” or “bad” foods, diet culture shapes how we think about eating, our bodies, and even our self-worth. But what exactly is diet culture, and how…
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Understanding Food Rules: How They Affect Your Relationship with Food
Food rules are internal limits we place on food. This can be calories, types of foods, food groups, and meal timing. Honestly, food rules can go in so many directions there is no limit. The most important thing about food rules is the aspect of control. Having guidelines for eating is good. But turning guidelines…
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The Hidden Dangers of Caloric Restriction
Written by: Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN Weight loss programs are a form of commercialized starvation. I said it. The number of people trying to lose weight continues to increase. People say “calories in and calories out.” You just need to eat less. Exercise more. Follow this diet. In the end, it’s a message from social…
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Best Foods for Executive Dysfunction
By Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN Executive dysfunction is one of the things that make ADHDers unique and special. People with ADHD have their strengths. Such as hyper focusing on things and accomplishing tasks efficiently. But when it comes to things ADHDers aren’t good at or don’t care for, it can be a total nightmare. Not…
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Why Fast Weight Loss is a Myth
And Other Factors. Written by: Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN Weight gain has always been a hot topic and will always be. The eye-catching articles are the ones that promise to solve your weight problems. A guaranteed solution to an unclear process. Weight is more nuanced than it seems. We aren’t in control of our weight…
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Prioritize Wellness: Embrace Self-Care This Summer
Summer is in full swing again. Here come the pool parties, beach pictures, and your friends posting their vacations on social media. Life is good. On top of that, everyone online looks good. At least it looks that way. It’s super easy to get caught up in how things look, not how things are.…
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Understanding Food Cravings: What Your Body is Telling You
Craving food is often thought of as a bad thing. We associate it with shame. Laziness. Lack of willpower. Why is that? Often when we talk about cravings, it is called a “guilty pleasure.” The assumption is we are guilty for desiring a specific food. Are we really guilty for simply wanting something? …
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Redefining Healthy Eating: A Personal Approach
Scrolling through your feed, you’ll find endless recipes, tips, and tricks for the next health kick. That delicious looking smoothie bowl or the photogenic salad with grilled chicken looks delicious. But it may not work for you. Healthy isn’t my favorite word to use but I’ll use it in this context. I like to…