Tips & Resources
Mental Health Awareness Month: The Connection Between Food and Mood
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s dive into the significant connection between our mental wellbeing and the food we eat. The intricate relationship between what we eat and how we feel—both emotionally and cognitively—is fundamental to understanding how to care for our minds.
The Ladder of Nutrition Needs
Does it often feel overwhelming to think about nutrition or food? Is it hard to keep up with the latest health recommendations? Food doesn’t have to be challenging or boring to be “healthy.” In fact, we may be making things worse for ourselves by focusing on the little things with every new suggestion that gets thrown our way.
World Diabetes Day: A Closer Look at a Global Health Challenge
Today marks World Diabetes Day, highlighting a health condition that impacts millions worldwide. Over 37 million adults in the U.S. have diabetes, with 20% unaware of their condition. With the ever-evolving research, how well do we understand diabetes today? Let's explore.
Embracing Joy in Maine's Fall Season - An Intuitive Eating Dietitian's Perspective
The fall season can bring great pleasure as the leaves transition from green to vibrant oranges, reds, and yellows– orchards teem with apples to pick, pumpkin patches to wander, and hay bales to provide a place to rest your feet. Fairs begin to pop up in town after town, sharing a rich history of agriculture, familiar foods, and grin-worthy rides.