Cultura
Mexican Herbs: A Complete Guide
Mexican herbs like cilantro and epazote are a staple part of Mexican cuisine. They add flavor, color, and lots of health benefits.
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Body Image
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…
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Cultura
3 Agua de Jamaica Benefits
Agua de jamaica, or hibiscus tea, is full of antioxidants that can help lower blood pressure, reduce chronic disease risk, and counter inflammation.
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Intuitive Eating
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…
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Intuitive Eating
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…
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Joyful Movement
Is Your Movement Rooted in Shame?
Many exercise spaces use shame to motivate you, but for physical activity to be sustainable, it has to be empowering. Learn how to embrace…
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Gentle Nutrition
Craving Carbs? Here are 6 reasons why.
Craving carbs can happen from skipping meals, being physically active, insulin resistance, and more. Learn 6 reasons why carb cravings happen and how to…
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Body Image
The Impact of Social Media on Body Image
The harms of the media in relation to eating behaviors and body image have been documented for decades now. Learn the evidence-backed impacts of…
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Cultura
Is Horchata Healthy? A nutrition breakdown of horchata.
Mexican horchata is a creamy and refreshing drink made with rice and milk that’s full of vitamins and minerals. Learn about its nutrition profile,…
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Gentle Nutrition
3 Tips for Eating Out From an Anti-Diet Dietitian
Eating out has become pretty demonized by our society. In non-covid times, this is one way the diet mentality negatively impacts our social lives.…
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Intuitive Eating
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…
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Gentle Nutrition
Should I follow USDA’s MyPlate?
MyPlate can be a helpful visual for some, but it limits you to meals clearly separated into five compartments. Learn more about the strengths…
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