Some claims that food is addictive argue that the same brain regions light up with highly palatable foods just like they do for drugs. However, there are many things that can cause these reward centers in the brain to light up, such as puppies, babies, and music. So does that really mean food is addictive or rather that it is pleasurable?
Read MoreTake the intuitive eating scale to find out where you may benefit from intuitive eating focused nutrition counseling
Read MoreJanice and Elyse chat about new intuitive eating resources including Intuitive Eating for Diabetes, a new intuitive eating app, and the revised 2nd edition Intuitive Eating Workbook that Elyse co-authored with Evelyn Tribole.
Read MoreCheck out my podcast interview with The Happy Diabetic Kitchen
Read MoreIf food-based social gatherings, travel, or just the holidays in general raise your anxiety levels, you are not alone.
Read MoreFood noise is a new way of describing constant thoughts and preoccupation with food. But how do you know if your experience of “food noise” is really just hunger silencing?
Read MoreIntuitive Eater's holiday bill of rights - how to create boundaries around holiday food and diet talk without succumbing to guilt, pressure, and overeating
Read MoreThe ten principles of intuitive eating were originally defined by Tribole and Resch in their first edition of Intuitive Eating back in 1995. Here, I’ve outlined those principles with special consideration to diabetes management.
Read MoreWeight cycling happens when you repeatedly lose and then gain weight. Dieting of any type is known to lead to weight cycling. This might sound annoying or unfortunate, but did you know that multiple studies have found weight cycling to be associated with an increased risk for diabetes?!
Read MoreWhat have you heard about carbs that needs some clearing up?
Read MoreI recently wrote a continuing education article for Today’s Dietitian Magazine. In the article, I share some of the evidence supporting why weight inclusive care should be THE standard of care.
Read More
