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Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN

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What You Need To Know About Weight Stigma
Intuitive Eating
What You Need To Know About Weight Stigma
Studies have shown that healthcare providers are some of the worst perpetrators of weight stigma.For example, one study including 122 physicians found that the…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN May 19, 2023
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Can I Manage My High Cholesterol With Intuitive Eating?
Gentle Nutrition
Can I Manage My High Cholesterol With Intuitive Eating?
When beginning your intuitive eating journey, it’s normal to have a lot of doubts and questions. One I hear often is how to manage…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN May 12, 2023
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Food Habituation: The Case for Eating Whatever You Want
Gentle Nutrition
Food Habituation: The Case for Eating Whatever You Want
Have you ever avoided keeping a specific food in the house out of fear you’ll eat the whole package in one sitting? Many people…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN April 28, 2023
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What Are The Four Types Of Hunger In Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive Eating
What Are The Four Types Of Hunger In Intuitive Eating?
Our bodies are set up to combat starvation. When your body is being underfed (like when you’re dieting), it sets into motion biological hunger…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN April 21, 2023
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How to Use the Hunger Fullness Scale for Intuitive Eating
Gentle Nutrition
How to Use the Hunger Fullness Scale for Intuitive Eating
With the prevalence of diet culture in our society, it’s no wonder so many people feel disconnected from their hunger and fullness cues. According…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN April 14, 2023
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Learn To Trust Your Body With These 5 Tips
Body Image
Learn To Trust Your Body With These 5 Tips
Trusting your body can be a tough feat in today’s world. In a society that has told us that we need tips to dull…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN April 6, 2023
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50 Positive Affirmations for Body Image
Body Image
50 Positive Affirmations for Body Image
Everyone wants to have a good relationship with their body, yet most people struggle with this. With the constant bombardment of messaging about the…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN March 24, 2023
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What Are The Social Determinants of Health?
Cultura
What Are The Social Determinants of Health?
The social determinants of health account for systemic factors—those outside of people’s control—that impact health. Learn what these factors are and how they impact…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN February 10, 2023
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Is MSG Really Bad For Me?
Cultura
Is MSG Really Bad For Me?
Many associate MSG with harmful effects on health; however, this association isn’t backed by research. In fact, it’s rooted in xenophobia and racism. Learn…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN February 3, 2023
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Is White Rice Nutritious?
Gentle Nutrition
Is White Rice Nutritious?
White rice is a cultural food staple and forms the foundation of so many beloved Latine dishes. However, you may have been told by…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN January 27, 2023
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Are Beans Nutritious?
Gentle Nutrition
Are Beans Nutritious?
Beans are a good source of carbs, fiber, protein, and micronutrients. Learn more about their nutrition, plus the research-backed benefits of eating beans.
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN January 13, 2023
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How to Reclaim Your Movement Practice From Diet Culture
Joyful Movement
How to Reclaim Your Movement Practice From Diet Culture
Movement doesn’t have to be a life-long struggle. Working towards detangling movement from diet culture not only promotes more sustainable, fun movement, it can…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN December 16, 2022
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