As an eating disorder dietitian, I talk to clients every day about their nutrition needs. Many are surprised by the food portions that I recommend. And it makes...
Intuitive Eating
10 Ways to Improve Your Family’s Nutrition Plan
In our current society, we put a lot of pressure on health and nutrition. Especially when it comes to thinking about the health of our families. Of course this makes...
7 Tips How to Fuel as a Runner: Nutrition for Runners
Eating Disorders in Runners
16 Meals to Eat with PCOS
Before reading this post about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and meal/snack ideas, it is highly recommended that you take a moment to read some of our other blogs...
5 Ways to Escape Diet Culture: A Complete Guide
It is probably no surprise to you when I say that our culture is obsessed with thinness, beauty, and unrealistic standards when it comes to body shapes and sizes....
Is Starting a No-Carb Diet Healthy?
Before reading this blog, please refer to our other blog “Why Our Bodies Need Carbs?,” which discusses the importance of carbohydrates more in-depth. In this blog, we...
10 Shocking Diet Statistics
We at Courage to Nourish have collected a list of statistics about dieting in order to highlight the dangers, and also fallibility, of dieting and restriction. Read on...
How Dieting Can Lead to Binge Eating
Dieting is a widespread phenomenon. Many people are encouraged to start diets for many reasons. However, what may seem like a harmless path often leads to an unhealthy...
5 Myths About Intuitive Eating
Hey there, readers! Today, let's dive into 5 misconceptions about Intuitive Eating that may resonate with our vibrant community in Richmond and Central Virginia. It's...
Disordered Eating in Athletes: 4 Tips to Fuel Appropriately
If you’ve read our other blog about athletes and eating disorders, you know that being an athlete puts you at a higher risk for developing an eating disorder. Athletes...