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In the Your Latina Nutrition blog, we help you learn to nourish & respect your body without harsh food rules, overcome cycles of bingeing and restriction, and embrace your here-and-now body.
You can do this all while keeping your cultural foods alive & adopting health-promoting behaviors.
Enjoy our research-backed articles written by registered dietitians Isabel and Dalina!
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ALL POSTS | RECIPES | INTUITIVE EATING | JOYFUL MOVEMENT | BODY IMAGE | GENTLE NUTRITION | CULTURA
Experiencing Extreme Hunger in Eating Disorder Recovery? Here's why and what to do about it.
Experiencing extreme hunger in eating disorder recovery is normal. Learn why it happens, what it means for your body, and how to honor your hunger without shame.
What's the Difference Between Hunger and Appetite?
Hunger is a physiological drive to eat, whereas appetite is a mental desire for food. Both are worth honoring, but distinguishing between the two can help you build a stronger relationship with your body.
The Best Books About Emotional Eating, According to a Dietitian
Emotional eating has gotten a bad rap, but it isn’t inherently bad. Learn when emotional eating is something to be concerned about, and the best books about emotional eating.
Why Do I Eat When I'm Not Hungry? Here's why and what to do about it.
Mindless or emotional eating, restricting food throughout the day, dull hunger cues, and pressure to eat can all cause you to eat when you’re not hungry. Learn more about why this happens and how to manage it!
Obsessed With Food? Here's why and how to stop.
Food obsession often happens because of food restriction. Learn more about why you may be obsessed with food and how to stop the obsession.
Fasting After a Binge is Harmful. Here's Why.
Fasting after a binge can harm your relationship with food. Learn why fasting after a binge is harmful and what to do instead.
Why Do I Feel Guilty After Eating?
Feeling guilty after eating may be a sign of an unhealthy relationship with food. Learn what food guilt is, what causes it, and how to stop feeling guilty after eating.
Enjoy Eating Again With These 7 Tips
Find pleasure in food again and let go of the guilt. Explore 7 dietitian-approved tips to find more joy in eating.
What is Food Noise? And 4 Ways to Manage It
Food noise is persistent, unwanted thoughts about food. It can take up lots of mental real estate, but there are a few ways to manage it.
3 Tips for Dealing with New Year Diet and Weight Talk
Entering a new year means diet culture is out in full force. There’s lots of pressure to work towards health goals which is often code for appearance-related goals. Learn 3 tips for managing these comments and continuing on your food freedom journey.
How to Manage Your Holiday Eating Fears
A dietitian addresses four common food fears that arise during the holiday season and how you can move past them to support a healthy relationship with food.
Eating Disorders Among Latinas
Eating disorders are just as common amongst Latinas as non-Hispanic whites. In fact, Latinas have unique risk factors for eating disorders like conflicting cultural beauty ideals and mental health stigma.
What Role Do Boundaries Play in Ditching Diets?
When ditching diets, boundaries can help you practice self-care in the face of unwanted food and body comments. Learn why they're important and examples of boundaries to set.
Emotional Hunger vs. Physical Hunger: How to Tell the Difference
Emotional hunger is when you seek food to cope with an emotion, while physical hunger happens in response to your body's biological need for food. Learn practical ways to tell the difference between the two.
Fear Foods: How to Identify and Reintroduce Them
Fear foods are common amongst those struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder. Learn what they are, how to identify them and how to reintroduce them.
3 Tips for Navigating Summer Gatherings Without Dieting
Summertime often means more family gatherings and cookouts, plus added pressure to diet and lose weight. Learn 3 tips for navigating this without reverting to diet behaviors.
Can You Practice Intuitive Eating on a Budget?
Intuitive eating has amazing benefits, but it’s not suitable for those with food insecurity. Learn why and how to practice intuitive eating on a budget.
5 Tips for Practicing Intuitive Eating While Traveling
Going on a trip can bring up unique challenges for people new to intuitive eating. Learn 5 tips to practice intuitive eating while traveling.
Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorder. How They Differ and Overlap.
Disordered eating and eating disorders exist on the same spectrum, but eating disorders are more severe. Learn about the differences, overlaps, and how to find help.
What Is Healthism and Why Is It Problematic?
Healthism makes health an individual endeavor, rather than a systemic one. Learn more about what healthism is and why it’s problematic.