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Why Eating Together is so Important #NutritionMonth

Why Eating Together is so Important #NutritionMonth

by | | Everyday Resolutions, Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating, Nutrition Month

Why Eating Together is so Important #NutritionMonth This topic is so close to my heart. I grew up in a family who ALWAYS ate dinner together. So when I moved out on my own, it left a huge hole in my soul. My natural sense of hospitality kicked in, and I started...
High-fat vs Low-fat: What’s healthier? Nutrition Month

High-fat vs Low-fat: What’s healthier? Nutrition Month

by | | Food and Cooking Tips, Gentle Nutrition, Nutrition Month

It’s an age-old myth: “Fat makes you fat.”  This is just one of the beliefs that historically led to the popularity of low-fat diets and many people fearing foods high in fat.   In honour of one the themes for Nutrition Month, “Potential to Prevent”, I want to share...
Foods That Fight Inflammation and Disease: Nutrition Month

Foods That Fight Inflammation and Disease: Nutrition Month

by | | Gentle Nutrition, Nutrition Month

This blog series is focused on Nutrition Month’s theme of the power of food and its multitude of potential and benefits. So far I’ve shared with you how to stay fueled and avoid hunger pains and how to get kids more involved with cooking. This week...
How To Get Kids To Help in the Kitchen: Nutrition Month

How To Get Kids To Help in the Kitchen: Nutrition Month

by | | Food and Cooking Tips, Kids Cooking Camps, Nutrition Month

How To Get Kids To Help in the Kitchen: Nutrition Month We’re investors in healthy futures! I love this week’s theme, how to get kids to help in the kitchen, because it’s so close to heart. As you may have read from last week’s blog about My...
Nutrition Month: What Role Does Food Hold in Your Life?

Nutrition Month: What Role Does Food Hold in Your Life?

by | | Anti-Diet, Body Positivity, Health At Every Size, Nutrition Month

We all have a story to share – and specifically, we all have a version of our food and body story. I hear so many things in common like: “I eat when I’m sad or bored”, or “I don’t judge others, but there’s NO WAY I could be...

Digestive Problems: Eek! What’s causing all this gas: Nutrition Month

by | | Nutrition Month

Digestive Problems: Eek! What’s causing all this gas: Nutrition Month It’s such a broken record. You’re having lunch with friends, and you mention that you’ve been experiencing a health problem. And with that remark, your friend goes into “problem-solving mode” by...
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Cristel Moubarak, Registered Dietitian

Cristel, nutriFoodie’s dietitian & founder, is a non-diet and Health at Every Size dietitian. She is passionate about helping people who want to give up chronic dieting & weight cycling to cultivate a positive and peaceful relationship with their bodies and with food through one-on-one nutrition counseling & food coaching, as well as hands-on cooking classes and workshops.

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Did you know? When you let go of the "diet mindset Did you know? When you let go of the "diet mindset", you can start working on your relationship with food and focus more on the things that truly matter to you. . . . Have you ever found yourself getting preoccupied with food and just thinking about food 24/7?? Well, that's actually your body's way of saying that you're HUNGRY. . . . If you continue to only focus on the “what” of eating, you’ll miss the importance of the “how” and “why” of eating as well as your relationship to food. Improving your relationship with food is key to HONOURING YOUR HEALTH. . . . In other words, what you eat should both taste good, be free of judgment, AND make you feel good. This means that nurturing your body should not be rigid or restrictive, but rather, flexible and inclusive. . . . If you're on your journey to intuitive eating, you might find my handout on the top "10 Mistakes you are Making with Intuitive Eating" to be helpful. Download the guide from the link on my bio @nutrifoodie_rd or at nutriFoodie.ca when you join the nutriFoodie insider list.
I'm a strong independent woman! ✊ ... Who loves I'm a strong independent woman! ✊ ... Who loves her partner and depends on him for many aspects in life. I don't need to choose between being my strong independent self and being in a total partnership. I choose both. So y'all who might ever be feeling afraid to trust and love... don't. It's worth it when it's a good match. What's one thing you love in a (your) partner? 🥰😍😘
How many times has your day been completely ruined How many times has your day been completely ruined after putting on clothes that didn’t fit or you went shopping and felt ashamed after trying a size bigger than what you’re used to? . . . You're not alone in these struggles. In fact, millions of people probably have the same negative thoughts as you in the morning when pulling up their jeans, and that's not a problem with our bodies, but with the fashion industry itself. . . . That's the thing - the fashion industry is a business. Basing sizing systems on one body shape and reducing the number of sizes acts as a huge money saver for the manufacturer. . . . Have you ever tried on one size at a store that fit perfectly, but tried on the same size at another store that didn't fit? That's because there is NO standard sizing systems. Companies figure their own out based on the demographics they cater towards. . . . Besides, our happiness and our worth are not based on the number on the waist tag. Clothes are meant to keep us warm, and make us feel good about ourselves. We should enjoy wearing them and enjoy how we look in them. . . . If you want to read more about how the fashion industry affects our body image, check out this blog here https://nutrifoodie.ca/2020/08/07/how-the-fashion-industry-impacted-my-body-image/ Or click the photo to go to the link in my Linkin.bio
Did you ever think about that? ⁠ ⁠ It's like i Did you ever think about that? ⁠ ⁠ It's like if you want to get rich, you'd think of saving, investments, changing spending habits, getting qualified for a better job or asking for a raise... ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ But those who get "lucky" with the lottery or "hereditary" money from family... that's something you can't really control or celebrate in the same way. It has nothing to do with YOUR behaviours. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ So if you're looking to improve your health, then focus on the actual behaviours that help... not just wishing a new diet or strict plan will do that through weight loss. It won't 😉⁠ .⁠ .⁠ If you're looking to start your anti-diet journey or have been struggling with intuitive eating, you can download my handout to find out the top 10 mistakes you are making with intuitive eating and learn how to fix them. You can download the handout at https://nutrifoodie.ca by entering your email to join the nutriFoodie insider list. ⁠
THERE IS NO ONE "RIGHT" WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY! (So THERE IS NO ONE "RIGHT" WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY! (Sorry I didn't mean to yell there 😜)⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ In a society where our focus is directed to numbers on a scale or calories on a label, it's tempting to also think that a "good workout" is defined by numbers and calories as well. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ But there's danger associated with it. If we focus only on the calories burned, or the impossible image we're working towards, we end up hating our bodies and being disappointed in ourselves when we don't push hard enough. This risks pushing ourselves more than we can handle, or further restricting diets and going on binge cycles to "make up" for the calories we failed to burn. All in all, it's an unhealthy habit disguised as "healthy exercise".⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ Focusing on the positives of exercise, such as becoming stronger, enjoying the movements we're doing, having fun and improving our mental health is a much more effective way of pursuing health. It takes a lot of courage to push away those beauty standards and focus on ourselves and how we want to do things, but I urge you to try it! ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ Do you have a healthy relationship with your body and food? Take our quick quiz to find out, and get resources sent your way to get started on your journey to food freedom and body peace. Link in my bio or at nutriFoodie.ca/quiz⁠
Self-respect and self-appreciation come from withi Self-respect and self-appreciation come from within and not from what others say about you! . . . Diet culture has redefined the attainment of ideal “beauty” and a thinner body, as an accomplishment rather than a narcissistic action. We’re sold on this idea that's been perpetuated by diet culture that our confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth can magically be fixed just by having a better body image. . . . Remember: beauty comes in ALL shapes and sizes. Your size does not define your beauty, desirability, or worth. This change won't happen overnight, but we can start with empowering ourselves - by appreciating, respecting all our perfections and "imperfections". . . . Start your journey in empowering yourself, by finding out where your relationship with food and your body stands. Find the quiz on my bio @nutrifoodie_rd or at https://nutriFoodie.ca/quiz
It's been a long, complicated, treacherous, and ro It's been a long, complicated, treacherous, and rollercoaster-y year... it has uncovered and brought so much pain, and has also brought a new sense of appreciation and gratitude that we didn't know before. . . . Reflecting on the things that we're thankful for isn't just a practice that we should do once a year, but it's an exercise that we can start during every meal. . . . By appreciating the moment and giving thanks every time you eat, you allow food to become a chance to promote personal well-being through positive reflection and gratitude – so not only you’re feeding your physical self, but also your mental & spiritual being as well. So, how do you start?? . . . Before you begin your meal, take a minute to reflect on all the things that make this moment possible, and if you’re spiritual, this is also a time to say grace or give gratitude. . . . Take time to appreciate the hands who prepared the meal, the people you are sharing the meal with, and the body that is being blessed with it. You could also give gratitude to all those who contributed to this meal from farm to table, and the beautiful land on which the food was grown. . . . Read more about how you can practice gratitude along with a FREE downloadable on prompts to practice gratitude Journaling. Check it out here or link in bio: @nutriFoodie_rd
YOU hold the power to use food to nourish, fuel, a YOU hold the power to use food to nourish, fuel, and protect you, NOT the other way around! . . Do you feel like you have no control when you're around certain foods? A lot of people can relate and empathize with feeling a lack of “willpower” for breaking a “clean eating” streak, and as a result, feeling defeated. . . But how do you overcome this feeling? It starts by forgiving the negative emotions you have towards yourself because of your food choices. Eating certain types of food or more than what you told yourself you would, does not make you weak. Food DOES NOT define you. . . When you claim that power back, eating a bag of chips or a chocolate bar will just feel like you are meeting your needs/cravings, not fighting an uphill battle. . . Taking that power over food starts with recognizing how your relationship with food currently stands. Take this quiz in my bio or at https://nutrifoodie.ca/quiz/ to learn about your relationship with your food & body and receive resources and personalized feedback.
Everyone is fighting a battle. Sometimes, it's wit Everyone is fighting a battle. Sometimes, it's within ourselves. . . . Media and society have conditioned us to think there is only one image for a "healthy" individual. This stigma affects us in many ways - how we view ourselves, how we view others, how everyone treats each other and how we define "health". And that's largely society's faults, NOT yours! . . . Let me remind you again: you are NOT a number, or a size, and your worth is NOT defined by either of those things. Start reminding yourself of things you actually like about yourself, daily, rather than the flaws you'd like to "fix" in the mirror. . . . Like will eventually turn into Love, and spreading that love is what breaks the power of society to determine what we mean to ourselves, and gives us the power to redefine our own meanings of health and happiness. . . . We all deserve the right to do what we wanna do and be who we wanna be! If you need help with embracing food or your body, DM me to schedule a free 15-minute discovery call to start - or click on the BOOK button on my profile @nutriFoodie_rd
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you're spending it with Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you're spending it with loved ones and, of course, food! But, I know there might be challenges and maybe even anxiety around the holidays related to food choices, financial stresses, body image, family, and even more. . . . Yes, acknowledging and being grateful that we have the privilege to pick and choose our food this holiday is important, but we might be experiencing complicated emotions around it, too. The stress of what you "should" or "shouldn't" eat, and when to stop eating... The holidays are just so much better without that stress. . . . Fill your plates with foods that you know you'll 100% enjoy, and foods that you don't normally get the chance to enjoy, or have access to regularly. Most importantly, be present with your loved ones, and enjoy every bite of the food in your front of you! . . . Finally, pass on the roundtable diet talk, which can be harmful instead of helpful. Whether it's removing yourself from the situation, changing the topic or myth-busting the subject, do what feels right for you, and let yourself enjoy the holiday without those negative thoughts. You deserve it! For more tips on practicing Intuitive Eating during the Holidays, check out this blog: https://nutrifoodie.ca/2019/11/15/intuitive-eating-during-the-holidays/ or link in bio.
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