Blog categorized as Why Open Eating?
Living a healthy lifestyle may seem straightforward, but the rigors of daily life can steer us onto paths that are detrimental to our well-being. These unconscious habits can gradually undermine our health and wellness before they even register as warning signs we need to address. Let's explore some...
True nutrition is a world where food recommendations are customized to your unique needs, rather than dictated by a one-size-fits-all approach. While it's been practiced for centuries, the confusing world of diets and marketing seems to drown it out. The great news is that science is catching on... ...
Do you find it challenging to stop after just one bite of certain foods? Sometimes you just NEED to finish that big bag of chips in one sitting or can't seem to help but indulge in a second slice of cake at a party. Overeating specific foods doesn't make you weak-willed... it really CAN be hard. Som...
Hello, my name is Nathan. My sweet wife Kristen has asked me to share my thoughts on this blog. Think of me as a guest speaker. I will be sharing some of my challenges and successes when it comes to adopting the Open Eating lifestyle. As you may know, I am an IT professional, a job that presents som...
Today we touch on a topic near and dear to my heart. I was a food nerd before I became a dietitian, so it has always come naturally to me to look at the Nutrition Fact label. I read food ingredient lists for fun! Because of this, I’ve been aware for a long time that our food is prepared very d...
As a mother of four, the dietitian in me sometimes takes a backseat when the little one picks at her dinner for an hour and all of her veggies remain on her plate. No matter how much we love them, sometimes feeding the little people in our lives can be the largest struggle. I know I’m not alone here...
I don’t know about you, but I don’t usually think about my teeth unless they start hurting. Of course, we all have been trained to maintain our teeth properly. In case you were raised by wolves, dentists recommend brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing once a day, combined with routine checkup...
Almost every client that I work with has one major focus… Weight Loss. It makes sense. When we gain weight, our body senses things just aren’t the way they used to be. Energy is lower, joints and muscles hurt more, and the brain fog starts…
Hollywood and marketing messages don’t help- they play...
Open eating is where you get to tune in with your body and your own creativity to determine the healthiest way to eat for a healthy weight, a clear mind, and a full life!
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As you begin your journey with open eating, you will discover that you have more creative energy. Foo...
Today I’m sitting at an airport, traveling home for two days to see my family for two days before heading out on another work assignment. All of this airport time gets me thinking about my relationship with open eating. I face many of the struggles of the working parent, whether at home or on the ro...