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Setting Boundaries With Your Latine Family
Cultura
Setting Boundaries With Your Latine Family
Boundaries can support your food freedom journey, but there are unique challenges for Latines. Learn tips for setting boundaries, especially with your Latine family.
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN October 1, 2021
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What is Health at Every Size?
Body Image
What is Health at Every Size?
HAES entails fat activism and acknowledges weight stigma and weight cycling as problems that negatively impact the health of larger-bodied individuals. It de-centers weight…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN September 3, 2021
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What Does Dieting Do To My Body and Mind?
Gentle Nutrition
What Does Dieting Do To My Body and Mind?
When our bodies sense food deprivation, they make changes to survive. Learn what the Minnesota Starvation Study revealed about how dieting affects the body…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN August 1, 2021
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Rosemary’s Testimonial
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Rosemary’s Testimonial
Working with you has started the process of breaking the chains that bind the way I think and feel about food and hunger. I'm…
yourlatinanutr June 29, 2021
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Victoria’s Testimonial
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Victoria’s Testimonial
Working with Dalina and the rest of the chulas in the group was an invaluable experience. I appreciated the time and space made for…
yourlatinanutr June 23, 2021
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Veronica’s testimonial
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Veronica’s testimonial
I love having somewhere safe to be able to share my wins with food where people understand the struggle. IE has been my saving…
yourlatinanutr June 21, 2021
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Why Ditching Diets Means Breaking Up With Perfectionism
Body Image
Why Ditching Diets Means Breaking Up With Perfectionism
Perfectionism is on the rise, and it’s deeply linked with diet culture and white supremacy. Learn how it relates to dieting and how to…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN June 11, 2021
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Elena’s Testimonial
3 Month Group
Elena’s Testimonial
“I think it was really valuable for me to learn how much society has impacted my view of myself and my weight. In this…
yourlatinanutr June 7, 2021
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3 Facts You Need to Know to Up Your Hydration Game
Gentle Nutrition
3 Facts You Need to Know to Up Your Hydration Game
There’s no question that hydration is important, but 8 cups of plain water isn’t for everyone. Learn 3 surprising facts to up your hydration…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN June 4, 2021
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Why Should I Prioritize Satisfaction With Food?
Gentle Nutrition
Why Should I Prioritize Satisfaction With Food?
Satisfaction and pleasure are underrated aspects of healthy eating. They may improve digestion and overall health outcomes! Learn more about why and how to…
Isabel Vasquez Larson RD, LDN May 14, 2021
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Kelly’s Testimonial
3 Month 1:1
Kelly’s Testimonial
“So many benefits from working with Your Latina Nutrition!! I think the biggest benefit was meeting someone who I could relate with, and never…
yourlatinanutr May 6, 2021
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Damaris’s Testimonial
6 Week Group
Damaris’s Testimonial
“It was an absolute pleasure to work with you! You are an incredibly warm and energetic person, and so I felt very comfortable sharing…
yourlatinanutr May 6, 2021
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