Apple season is upon us yet again! Personally, I love the versatility of baking with apples because the possibilities are nearly endless— picture warm apple pies, apple cake, and, of course, apple crisp. Autumn is all about apple season, and apple crisp will always be a staple dessert in my household this time of year. …
We’re nearing the end of September, and the nights are finally getting cooler. (Or at least they are here on the east coast.) Fall is just around the corner yet again, which can only mean one thing… pumpkin! Honestly, who can think of a better way to kick off this cozy season than baking a …
How we view the world says a lot about our mental health and well-being. Frequently, the way we see the world depends on our thoughts, beliefs, and cognitions. Of course, not all our thoughts are helpful or even true, which can result in cognitive distortion. A cognitive distortion is a flawed or inaccurate pattern of …
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Consider the following questions: Do you know when you’re hungry? What signs or signals tell you that you are hungry? Do you usually eat when you are just beginning to feel hungry, or do you wait? Do you know when you are comfortably full or satisfied? Finally, do you typically stop eating when you are …
The Intuitive Eating Hunger Scale: A How-To Guide + Hunger Scale PDF Read More
We all eat on autopilot occasionally, whether it is multitasking during our lunch break or finishing a bag of chips before we realize that we are eating. Eating mindlessly happens to us all, and that’s perfectly okay. However, it may be a problem when this automatic eating becomes a habit. In fact, consistent unconscious or …
10+ Mindful Eating Exercises: Improve Your Mindful Eating Skills Today Read More
Diet culture is so pervasive that it is nearly impossible to go an entire day without being reminded of its presence. It’s truly mind-blowing how often we encounter something related to diets and dieting! From television to the internet to advertisements, diet culture weaves itself into almost all the content we consume. Think about the …
Are you tired of diets that don’t work? Do you instinctively label foods as good or bad and feel guilty when you “give in” to those bad foods? If so, you’re not alone in feeling this way. For most of us, diet culture has harmed our physical and mental health by imposing strict food rules …
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Vegan mug brownies are the quickest and perhaps the most delicious single-serving vegan dessert. And by fastest, I mean that this healthy brownie mug is guaranteed to satisfy your dessert cravings in 5 minutes or less! This recipe is a one-bowl (or mug!) dessert made using wholesome, vegan ingredients that are good for you and …
Raise your hand if you’ve heard about affirmations for health. Many of us are familiar with the term affirmations, either from self-help guides, influencers, or even mental health professionals. They are short phrases that you repeat, either aloud or in your head, to affirm a positive trait or behavior about yourself. With practice, affirmations help …
Welcome to the mindful eating challenge! You may already be familiar with the term mindful eating. It is a way of eating that emphasizes being present during meals and may offer health benefits such as higher self-esteem (1) and lower stress levels (2, 3). Mindful eating is a powerful tool that can improve your relationship …
The 7-Day Mindful Eating Challenge: Become a Mindful Eater in One Week Read More
