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I came for the pie, not the unsolicited comments
It seems fitting that the movie Wicked is out now. Not because the land of Oz has anything to do with the holidays, but more so because of the constant…
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The secret to wellness is (unfortunately) having money
If folks are truly concerned with health, then access to food, equitable healthcare, safe housing, education, job opportunities, green spaces, and clean…
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I know you don't want to eat today but please try
This is a bonus newsletter for you all. I'm writing this on the verge of tears and believe it or not, I also need these reminders. I know you don't want…
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The secret to wellness is (unfortunately) having money
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Intuitive eating isn't the be all and end all
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Is anti-diet the antithesis of restrictiveness?
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When will rage-baiting about processed foods stop?
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I'm a dietitian, and I hate to cook
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Reframing emotional eating
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I'm a dietitian, and I hate to cook
I don't love to be in a kitchen cooking for long and have accepted this. This newsletter is a personal essay on this tidbit, but if you are like me, I…
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Reframing emotional eating
Are you sure you're actually hungry and not just thirsty? Are you sure you're not bored or tired? I mean even if you are hungry, have you tried ignoring…
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Subtle inclusivity seems to be Victoria's secret
I watched the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show so you don't have to. It got me thinking about model Tyra Banks in particular and how far away from…
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Intuitive eating isn't the be all and end all
Yup, I said it, and no, I am not waging war on the concepts or anyone who follows them. I am simply saying that even the most well-intentioned…
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Woo woo wellness goes to Washington
I think about how the nutrition roundtable meeting that was held on Monday, probably made Rev. Graham and Dr. Kellogg smile. Cleanliness and purity are…
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Diet culture and its cousins consumerism and capitalism
Remember when Kellogg's came up with the idea of a weight loss challenge that was buying and eating their Special K cereal? Then years later the CEO…
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When will rage-baiting about processed foods stop?
FYI - You cannot be excited about your Trader Joe’s haul and the new snacks they have in the store, while simultaneously talking trash about processed…
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The Nutrition Tea Substack
The Nutrition Tea Substack
Welcome to The Nutrition Tea! This is where I plan to write more in depth and drawn out essays regarding food and nutrition. As per usual, this will always be a food neutral, weight inclusive, with an intersection of social justice, page.
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