Katie Davis, RDN, CD
Kids Need Self Compassion Too
Self defeating thoughts and comparisons start early for kids. They beat themselves up over small mistakes or failures. You might hear...
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Paige Smathers
May 4, 2020
How to Navigate Confusing Nutrition Messaging Online
I believe it's both a blessing and a curse to learn paradigm-shifting, life-changing concepts online. On the one hand, it's incredibly...
Aryane Oar, MS, RDN, CD
Apr 27, 2020
Interested in giving meal prep a try? Here are some tips you might find helpful!
Meal preparation has gained a lot of attention over the past few years as a method to help us get nutritious meals on the table without...
Katie Davis, RDN, CD
Apr 15, 2020
Self Compassion in Times of Crisis
I have a pink sticky note in my home that says “How can I be kind to myself in this moment of pain?” I initially put this note up as a...
Aryane Oar, MS, RDN, CD
Mar 30, 2020
Fun resources for kids (and parents!)
Schools are closed, many of us are working from home, and the social distancing recommendations are getting reinforced and stricter each...
Aryane Oar, MS, RDN, CD
Mar 3, 2020
What you need to know about organic foods
Dietitians are often asked if organic foods are a better option than conventional foods. Over the past two decades or so, we have seen a...
Paige Smathers
Dec 12, 2019
Why Carbs Don't Need to be So Scary
Carbohydrates get a bad rap and it makes me sad. Not only because they are DELICIOUS (hello, bread!) but because they are also incredibly...
Paige Smathers
Dec 2, 2019
Do you Suffer from Migraines? Nutrition Can Help, But isn't the End-All, Be-All
Note: This blog post is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek and follow the advice of...
Paige Smathers
Nov 25, 2019
How to Translate Upsetting Advice from your Doctor
What should you do if you're letting go of diets but you're told you need to lose weight for your health?
Paige Smathers
Oct 28, 2019
Whether You Know it or Not, You're Likely Making this Mistake with Food
Whether we know it or not, most of us are operating on this premise with food: If I'm just mean enough to myself this time, maybe I'll...
Aryane Oar, MS, RDN, CD
Oct 5, 2019
Meet Aryane!
Meet the newest addition to the Positive Nutrition team!
Paige Smathers
Sep 30, 2019
When You're Eating, Eat
You know what makes us uncomfortable? Just doing one thing at a time. This is a very normal human thing. Our lives are busy and there are...
Paige Smathers
Sep 21, 2019
The "What's for Dinner?" Question is Hard. Here's What You Can Do About It.
One of the world’s hardest questions is "What's for dinner?" Yes, even for me as a dietitian. It’s a never-ending task to feed yourself...
Paige Smathers
Sep 2, 2019
Dietitians Eat Ice Cream Too!
This is just a friendly reminder that dietitians love to eat foods like ice cream, too. I can't tell you how many times I've met someone...
Paige Smathers
Aug 19, 2019
Does this Ever Get Easier?
"Whoa, this sounds like a lot of work! You're really saying you watch your thoughts and practice mindfulness, self-compassion with your...
Paige Smathers
Aug 5, 2019
Cupcakes Might Be Easier Than Carrots when it come to Food Freedom
When working on food freedom, it's easy to initially understand the need to eat the previously forbidden foods. It makes sense to eat the...
Paige Smathers
Jul 22, 2019
The Ingredient Most People are Missing in Their Approach to Food
Self-compassion is the foundation of the work I do with nutrition. It might sound strange coming from a registered dietitian, but it's...
Paige Smathers
Jul 8, 2019
The Single Most Helpful Thing I've Learned as an Entrepreneur, Nutrition Therapist and Mother
One of the things I love most about my work is that I learn things through my professional endeavors that end up profoundly benefiting me...
Paige Smathers
Jun 17, 2019
How to Measure Progress with Nutrition Beyond Inches and Pounds
Relying on numbers as a barometer for success with your nutrition and eating is tricky business. It's asking for trouble when you step on...
Paige Smathers
May 20, 2019
Why It's Harmful to Equate Thinness with Health
If I could wave my magic wand and change one thing about how people thought about health it would be this. You cannot look at a person...
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