Tag: food
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Why You Should Stop Labeling Foods As “Good” And “Bad”
Have you ever eaten a piece of cake and immediately thought, “I was bad for eating that”? Or praised yourself for choosing a salad because it was the “right” choice? If so, you’re not alone. We live in a world where food is constantly labeled as either “good” or “bad,” and these labels often determine…
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Gentle Nutrition Goals for the New Year: A Non-Diet Perspective
The start of a new year always means being bombarded by diet culture marketing. Social media filled with empty promises of quick fixes, detoxes, and weight-loss resolutions, wrapped in a neat format of inspirational, aesthetic videos. It’s easy to buy into these narratives, especially when they’re dressed as “helping you become your best self.” We…
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Mindful And Sustainable: How to Embrace Plant-Based Eating In 2025
I remember visiting family after many years apart. It was an exciting occasion filled with joy and anticipation. Naturally, the visit was accompanied by a celebratory lunch. A week before our trip, we discussed the logistics—where to park, their address, and, then, the most important question:“What kind of meat do you eat, Nina? What kind…
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Gentle Nutrition Tips for Balanced Health: Nourishment Without Restriction
On your journey towards balanced health, “gentle nutrition” is a refreshing and sustainable approach that invites nourishment without imposing restrictions. Unlike diets, gentle nutrition focuses on adding nourishing foods in a way that works with your natural preferences, without labeling certain foods as “good” or “bad.” This approach prioritizes enjoyment, flexibility, and, most importantly, a…
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5 Signs You’re Ready to Stop Dieting and Embrace Intuitive Eating
Breaking free from chronic dieting and making peace with food is a journey, and the timeline for healing can be different for each individual. For some, it may take a few months; for others, years. At its core, this isn’t just about changing the way you eat – it’s about changing your entire relationship with…
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Fluffy Breakfast Cheesecake
This light and airy cheesecake is perfect for a satisfying breakfast or as a delicious treat. With its gentle balance of protein, healthy fats, and natural sweetness, it’s designed to nourish your body while still being incredibly delicious. And without the “bottom”, it’s ready for baking in just a few minutes! Serving Ideas: Serve with…
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Tofu “Ground Beef”
This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. If you’re looking to add more plant-based options to your plate, this tofu “ground beef” is an easy, versatile recipe packed with protein and flavor! Perfect as a filling for tacos, pasta, wraps, or even mixed into a veggie stir-fry. Serving Ideas: Gentle Nutrition: Tofu:…
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Can Intuitive Eating Improve Your Health? A Holistic Approach to Well-being
Social media often paints a funny picture of intuitive eating, suggesting it’s an endless binge fest with donuts, burgers, and fries. Many posts feature colorful photos of cupcakes, sweets, and so-called “junk” foods (problematic name alert!), making it seem like intuitive eating lacks any regard for health or nutrition. This couldn’t be further from the…
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Food Freedom Explained: Embrace Intuitive Eating and Live Your Best Life
If you’ve spent any time on my website, Tiktok or Instagram, you already know that I’m all about food freedom. While it’s often understood that food freedom means stepping away from diets forever, today I want to dive deeper into what it truly means to be free. When I first started my journey, I didn’t…
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Calorie Counting: Why It’s Misleading and What to Do Instead
As you begin your journey toward food freedom, it’s natural for questions to surface. A part of you might resist the idea of letting go, wondering how to trust your body’s hunger and fullness signals instead of relying on meal plans or calorie counts to dictate your food choices. One of the most common fears…
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