The holidays can be a tricky time navigating intuitive eating.There can be more food choices and unwanted comments from friends or family.Here are a few tips to help you enjoy your holidays. Focus on food flexibility. This is a…
When Halloween rolls around, many parents feel anxious about their children eating lots of candy. Follow these suggestions to keep Halloween fun and judgement-free. Follow normal eating patterns on the day of Halloween. Encourage children…
Vegetable and seed oils are sources of dietary fat which our bodies need for many functions. They are also great for heart health! With many options available, it can be hard…
When looking for salad ideas, the options can often be boring with ingredients that may not keep you satisfied. Let's change this! Salads can give you the chance to combine…
There is more research being done for the health benefits surrounding resistant starch, so let's learn a little bit more about it: What is resistant starch? A type of starch…
Not everyone loves to go to the gym or can make time for it throughout the day. Any type of movement that works for your schedule and you enjoy…
Grill season is in full swing. Check out some of our favorite marinades and spice rubs. Southwestern Marinade 1/2 cup cilantro leaves 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup olive oil…
Summer is coming, which means more openings in some of RI's local farmer's markets. Help our farmers and shop local at any of these locations: Farm Fresh Woonsocket Way at…
Frozen foods can be an affordable way to buy fruits and vegetables and other convenience foods. Benefits of frozen foods: They have the same amount of vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates,…
Carbohydrates are a nutrient that are found in lots of different foods. They are needed for our body to function. Carbohydrates play a role in: Providing energy. Carbohydrates are your…
The Health At Every Size ® (HAES ®) approach is an alternative to the weight/size-based paradigm upon which much current public health policy is based. The Health At Every Size® principles can be found at: www.sizediversityandhealth.org.
A weight-inclusive approach provides health care that is free from weight stigma and body shaming. The focus is on overall improvement of well-being independent of weight.
