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The ‘Last Supper Mentality’ is sabotaging your health goals
Dietitian Lucy Carey explains why an abundance mindset around food protects against overeating, and how to create one “I’ll just have two cookies,” you tell yourself. But two quickly turns into four. You give the packet of cookies the side-eye, your stomach rumbling for more. “I might as well just eat them all,” you think.… Read more
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The role of joy in a balanced diet
Ditch diet culture guilt and embrace joyful eating these holidays. You’ll be surprised how eating with joy can benefit both body and spirit. The lights of the Christmas tree twinkle merrily as the smoky aroma of the barbeque (manned by a full battalion of dads), mixes with the sweet tang of fruit mince pies on… Read more
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Dealing with almond moms this Christmas
The dreaded Almond Mom is on the warpath at Christmas. Dietitian Lucy Carey has strategies to protect yourself from diet culture this season. It’s Christmas Day and the table is laden with delicious food. As you reach for another fruit mince pie, your mother cocks one eyebrow at you. Guilt rises rapidly and you hastily… Read more
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10 ways to celebrate the holidays that have nothing to do with food
Dietitian Lucy Carey shares 10 simple ways to focus on building memories, instead of struggling with food pressures these holidays. The holiday season can feel like a minefield when you’re trying so hard to reject diet culture and heal your relationship with food. Everywhere you look, there’s pressure to indulge or restrict, and there’s a… Read more
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Mealtimes made mindful
Dietitian Lucy Carey gives 5 simple mealtime habits to turn any meal or snack into a mindful eating experience. You have a fork in one hand and a phone in the other. Your mind is reading emails and scrolling socials while your body is eating lunch. In a few moments time, you will glance down… Read more
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10 ways to romanticize your meals
Discover 10 simple, budget-friendly ways to add a touch of romance to dinner. Perfect for families and anyone craving a bit of magic at mealtime! We used to light candles every evening when we had dinner. But somewhere in the chaos of young children the tradition died out… But I’m determined to bring it back.… Read more
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Disordered Eating Dietitian