On The Food Side

by Leah September 17, 2019

Find Freedom from the Restrict/Binge Cycle by Listening…to You!

The restrict/binge cycle is your body’s natural response to unconscious external agreements around food that have overridden the instinctual way your body wants to help you self-monitor your intake. Binging doesn’t occur without restriction or deprivation. For some it is an involuntary deprivation related to things like socioeconomic status, lack of agency or control over food decisions (children), etc. But, for many caught in this vicious cycle, it is the result ...

by Leah August 8, 2019

Ease Stress Around the Family Table

Use this framework as general, gentle guidelines as they align with your family’s needs[1]: Parent’s job around food: Decide the what- What foods are provided for each meal and what foods are available in between meals. Set the when- When foods are available, try to maintain structure around meal times and snack times. Choose the where- Create a calm, stable, distraction-free space for meal time. Take advantage of the time to check in and ...

by Leah July 12, 2019

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What Does “On the Food Side” Mean?

The process of brainstorming names for this blog was an epic process that took literally months! I had notes in my phone, Word document lists a mile long, and a sheet of paper covered (front and back) with name ideas. I had all of the background work done; I knew my values, my theme, and the types of things I would want to write about, but I just couldn’t find ...

by Leah June 12, 2019

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Join Me, On the Food Side

On the food side you choose what, when, and how much to eat based on what feels good. You see food as opportunity to feed your body and soul. Food becomes a pal and a confidant. You are able to choose food because it generates a desired feeling; safe, content, nourished, satisfied, happy, nurtured, strong, sustained, etc.” Eating on the food side means freedom. It gives you the space to live your ...

by Amanda May 20, 2019

Recipes

Granola

Granola This is a recipe I modified from 100 Days of Real Food 6 cups rolled oats6 tbsp butter (melted)1/2 cup honey 1 tbsp cinnamon2 tsp vanilla1 tsp salt Preheat oven to 250°F and place silpat or parchment paper on sheet pan, spread oats evenly on sheet; bake for 20 minutesMelt butter; add honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt, mix well. Place in large bowl with toasted oats and ...

by Leah May 9, 2019

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Postpartum Hair Loss: You’ll Survive, Maybe Even Thrive!

Postpartum shedding is a temporary process and is usually on its way to resolution by the time you actually notice it. Go take a peak in the mirror at your hairline. You can probably already see new hair growth along the crown of your head. While it seems suddenly overwhelming it’s really not the dramatic event you probably feel like it is (speaking from experience, I may have overreacted in ...

Anti-Diet

DIET MANIA: Get out now!

For most people "diet" has a negative association that makes you think of deprivation, limitation, guilt, struggle, and confusion. In reality "diet" is defined as “what a person or animal eats.” So you could eat nothing but chocolate (yea!) and that would still be your diet. Essentially YOUR DIET is what YOU EAT. The "mania" occurs due to manic cycles of restricting and binging depending upon the current diet trend. ...

by Amanda April 6, 2019

Recipes

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Strawberry Banana Smoothie This is my go to smoothie recipe at home. 1 cup strawberries (frozen)1/2 each banana (frozen)1 cup spinach (fresh)1/2 cup yogurt or keifer1/4 cup almond milk (if needed to thin)2 tbsp ground flax meal1 tbsp collagen powder Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

by Leah March 29, 2019

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Make Breakfast the Most INTENTIONAL Meal of the Day

What if instead of the long-standing idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you begin to make breakfast the most intentionalmeal of the day. Let go of all the old boundaries of breakfast, whether it is the timing, or the type of food, and discover the freedom of breakingyour fastwith the meal that sets you up for your best day. Here are some ways to get started: Be in inquiry ...

by Amanda March 6, 2019

Recipes

Cajun Garlic Caesar with Cayenne Croutons

Cajun Garlic Caesar with Cayenne Croutons A riff off of my mom's "Caesar" salad For the salad:4 cloves garlic (minced)1 pinch red pepper flakes (crushed)1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup balsamic vinegar4 cups romaine lettuce (shredded)1/4 cup parmesan cheese (chipped, shredded, or grated)For the croutons:4 slices less then fresh bread (cubed)2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1/4 tsp cayenne pepper1/4 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp ...