Nutrition Unmeasured Blog
Intuitive Eating and Wellness, by Gina Forster
Making Peace With Food
The process of making peace with food may arguably be the scariest part of intuitive eating, even scarier than the process of letting go of dieting all together. Fear of making peace is normal, and expected. You may have a lot of voices in your head telling you this...
Should I Wait 15 Minutes to Feel Full?
Back when I was a DIETitian, and put people on diets, I liked to suggest slowing down when eating, and making sure you wait 15 or so minutes to see if your fullness sets in. Back then this advise was really given with the wrong intentions (you can probably deduce...
Am I Thirsty, or Hungry?
Years ago when, I first became a dietitian, I often told people, "When you think you are hungry, it may actually be thirst, so see if a drink of water helps first". That was a perfect example of my biased and diet-focused education hard at work. This advice is...
Granola Bites (how to use the leftover crumbs!)
You know the inevitable crumbs at the end of any bag of granola?? You've all experience this, right? I feel like the crumbles at the end of a granola bag always go to waste! You could certainly sprinkle them on some yogurt, or grab a banana and roll it in the...
Flourless Chocolate Muffins
It's not like we don't eat flour, we do! I just really love these muffins, and so do my kids (bonus!) I love a simple recipe that the whole family can enjoy. These would be great to bring to a gathering where someone has Celiac Disease, because they are gluten free,...
My Friend Lost Weight, and Now Her Pain Is Gone
I've had many conversations with people that start out like this; "Gina, you'd be proud of me, I lost weight and now my knee pain is gone!". In the past, I would congratulate the person, giving them the accolades I know they were hoping for. In the past I was a...
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup (Kid Approved!)
If a slow cooker recipe involves multiple steps, it's not my favorite. If a slow cooker recipe involves some chopping, I'm ok with it. I love slow cooker recipes for several reasons, and one of which is the "all in one pot" aspect. If you give me a slow cooker...
Instant Pot Butter Chicken
I always tell parents and caregivers to try exposing their kids to as many flavors, textures, and smells as possible. I sometimes feel I have fallen short on my own guidance, as I haven't done a great job exposing my kids to different cuisines from various cultures. ...
Reclaiming Body Trust: A Book Recommendation
I was recently listening to a podcast episode by Summer Innanen and was recommended the book "Reclaiming Body Trust; A Path To Healing and Liberation". This book is full of the voices of people who have taken the journey to...
Is It Intuitive Eating to Use Butternut Squash Instead of Pasta?
Just because I love using butternut squash in my lasagna, doesn't mean I'm dieting. I use butternut squash because it tastes good. I legitimately love butternut squash lasagna! I consider it a bonus that the use of butternut squash instead of pasta boosts my fiber,...