The holiday season is approaching and it can be a stressor for everyone, especially those with disordered eating. As these occasions often revolve around food, many may feel anxious or stressed.
With the school year starting, many households are having to get back into a routine of packing school lunches. But for families with kids who are more selective eaters, lunches can be a source of stress. Here are a few tips for picky eaters to get you off to a more positive start. Talk with …
What are Food Exposures? Exposures are a common practice in eating disorder treatment, but there can be a lot of misunderstanding around what they are and why they can be helpful. When we talk about exposures, we are referring to a way of gradually increasing tolerance, in a safe environment, to a food or situation …
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual sessions have become much more common in the mental health field. And while the option to meet virtually can be convenient, especially for those who don’t have mental health resources available locally, there are a number of benefits to meeting in person that we encourage clients to take advantage of …
What is PCOS: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects many women worldwide. Traditionally, healthcare providers have approached PCOS management with a primary focus on weight loss. However, an emerging perspective advocates for weight-neutral care, shifting the emphasis to overall well-being and empowering individuals to make positive lifestyle choices irrespective of their …
Local & Global Resources and Groups that support LGBTQIA+ At Nutrition Braved, our clinicians value inclusive care to ensure every individual feels comfortable. We offer nutrition counseling in a compassionate and social justice minded environment. Finding supportive resources is vital whether they are local or global. Finding a community to support you can help you …
Disclaimer: This list is not all-inclusive, may not work for all and is not in place of therapy or reaching out to other providers. These resources have been suggested and vetted through our continued education with those at the Youth Outlook. Parenting can come with its own set of challenges, and when your child identifies as …
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What is Emotional Eating? Emotional eating occurs when food is used to cope with emotions. While emotional eating happens in response to both positive and negative emotions, it tends to occur more often in response to negative emotions, like when you’re feeling upset or stressed. Food usually only provides temporary relief for these emotions and is followed by …
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is more than just picky eating. ARFID is a restrictive intake/acceptance of foods but does not involve body image distress, and is similar to anorexia. A person with ARFID does not consume enough nutrition/food variety to maintain basic body function and in children can result in inability to grow/develop …
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You may have noticed that Nutrition Braved is Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned. But what does that mean? HAES® is an alternative approach to healthcare that does not use weight as a measure of health or well-being. The HAES philosophy acknowledges the natural diversity of body sizes and promotes size acceptance. The HAES® approach …
