The Functions of Body Fat
Although body fat has a negative reputation, thanks to diet culture, it plays a number of vital roles when it comes to our health. Body Fat 101 Fat, also known more scientifically as adipose…
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Is Obesity a Disease?
Please note: I don't usually use the terms 'obese' or 'overweight' as these categories are flawed and often stigmatising. But I've had to use…
Intuitive Eating Linked With Reduced Disordered Eating
The EAT Study (2010-2018) was a longitudinal study (when outcomes are measured over a long period of time) that examined the impact of long-term…
What is Weight-Inclusive Care?
This article by Maeve Hanan (Registered Dietitian & Founder of Dietetically Speaking) will explain what weight-inclusive care means and why we are passionate about…
Issues With Weight-Centric Health Care
Traditional health care models tend to be weight-normative or weight-centric. This encourages the pursuit of weight loss for those with bigger bodies, usually based…
Zoom Dysmorphia Post Lockdown
The start of the pandemic back in March 2020 led us to lean on technology more than ever before. Zoom, Microsoft Teams and social…
The Evolution of Male Body Ideals
In our previous article, we discussed how female body ideals have changed over time. This article will explore how body ideals have changed for…
The Minnesota Starvation Experiment
Background to the Study Over centuries people have provided anecdotal reports on the effects of starvation; however, there was little actual research on the…
The Malnourished Brain
For more information about nutrition and brain health, click here for to check out the Exploring Emotional Eating Online Course. Our brain is extraordinary, and…
How Does Stress Affect Appetite?
For more information about managing stress eating, check out the Exploring Emotional Eating Online Course. The majority, if not all of us, have experienced…
The Evolution of Female Body Image Ideals
Why Does Body Image Matter? Body image, or the way that we see our own appearance, differs from individual to individual. This can range…
Carbohydrate and Female Hormones
Low-carbohydrate diets have been around for a long time, but they became particularly popular in the 1960s when the Atkins diet arrived on the…
Why Are Carbohydrates Important?
Carbohydrates have notoriously gained a bad rep in the media over the years, but do they actually live up to this reputation? The short answer…