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A Year of Being Nourished
May 14, 2012 by Amaya Villazan
Last week, I attended a wellness fair at a local university in which I hosted a table introducing people to Be Nourished along side co-founder and dietitian, Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD. I was tentative at first, nervous I wasn’t going to be able to properly explain and give insight into the tenets of Health At Every Size and Intuitive Eating. However, as I started talking to people, I was astounded by how much I had absorbed after only a year of working at Be Nourished. More importantly, I was completely inspired by the deep seated hunger in the community for an approach that fully embraces every human shape in all its perfection and the growing desire to let go of destructive dieting and embody a more positive and sustainable path toward health and weight neutral self-care.
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Gentle Nutrition
January 26, 2012 by Dana Sturtevant
The truth is you do not have to eat a perfect diet to be healthy. You will not suddenly get a nutrient deficiency or gain or lose weight from one snack, one meal, or one day of eating. It is what you eat consistently over time that matters. Progress not perfection is what counts. (Intuitive Eating by Tribole and Resch)
Invest in Yourself
December 28, 2011 by Dana Sturtevant
Every year, Americans invest millions of dollars into the diet industry. In 2012, consider making a true investment in your overall well-being.
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The Real Problem with Body Acceptance
August 17, 2011 by Hilary Kinavey
Last week Jess Weiner, a well-known speaker in the arena of body acceptance and self esteem wrote an article and had a Today show appearance to discuss how health and body acceptance collided in her life. Her article has sparked debate in the Health at Every Size® community, and you... continue reading
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The Farmer's Market is Back!
April 12, 2011 by Dana
This Saturday, I woke up and realized that the downtown Portland Farmer’s Market has started up again. So I got dressed and headed downtown to see what the season has to offer. I first headed to The Smokery, where they sell the very best smoked salmon.....keep reading.
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