Everyday we are bombarded with diet related information. Most of this information comes at us with the promise and hope for a "better looking" body according to the standards of today. There are countless diets being advertised and it is easy to become overwhelmed trying to navigate through it all. We often look to food... Continue Reading →
Keeping Chili Inside
For many, comfort foods are not just to satiate our palates and fill our bellies, it’s a state of mind. It takes us back to a place and time or brings us a feeling of happiness, safety and well, comfort. While anyone can indulge in these foods at any time,... Continue Reading →
Here’s why Pumpkin Spice Lattes (and other comfort foods) can Actually be GOOD for your Mental Health
Ladies and gentlemen, it is that time of year again! You know the one: pumpkin EVERYTHING. I was at Trader Joes the other day and some gluttonous, pumpkin-obsessed monster possessed me and before I knew it I was checking out with 5+ pumpkin flavored food items. Every year it comes like clockwork. We may joke... Continue Reading →
Eating Disorders
Sometimes it is easy to form an unhealthy relationship with the food we consume and choose not to consume. If you have been feeling as though you may be suffering from an eating disorder, please take a look at the criteria that falls under anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating (provided by the Diagnostic... Continue Reading →
