Gentle nutrition: What is it and how can you create more peace with food?

Diet culture sets us up for failure in our relationship with movement when the focus lies on calories in vs. calories out. It tells us that we need to “burn off” certain foods, or “earn” the opportunity to eat out at a favorite restaurant. Spoiler: guilt is not a sustainable motivator for incorporating exercise, and energy balance is much more complicated than calories in vs. out.

The path to body peace is not without its rocks. Sometimes we’ll step over them and sometimes we’ll trip. What matters is that you steady yourself and keep moving forward, leaning on the people who love you to help you find your strength along the way.

Diet culture is tough to navigate, especially once you are aware of it – it’s everywhere! Here, we provide a set of tips on how to slowly move away from diet culture, create boundaries, find new communities, and prioritize your health to live your most authentic life (diet culture free!).

Mindfulness is defined as “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” There are many ways to practice mindfulness including movement like walking or yoga, meditation, journaling, and even during the eating experience!

Diving into why sleep is a powerful pillar of its own in HSH’s five pillars of wellness: what really happens when we close our eyes, why it’s so important, how it affects our food choices and energy levels, and some simple tips for a better night’s rest.

Ah stress, we’ve all been there (or are there now!). And we’ve probably all turned to food for comfort more than once. Dive into this blog to learn more about stress, using food for comfort, and building awareness and confidence in stress management.