Category Archives: Nutrition

How Mindful Eating Transforms Gut Health: Reduce Bloating & Improve Digestion

Mindfulness, Nutrition

Gut health is more than just a trending topic—it’s the foundation of overall well-being. Many people struggle with bloating, indigestion, and discomfort, blaming specific foods without considering how, when, and why they eat. This is where mindful eating comes in.

Mindful eating isn’t about restriction. It’s about awareness—tuning into your body’s needs, chewing your food thoroughly, and creating an environment for your gut and health to thrive. 

In this guide, we’ll explore the powerful connection between mindful eating and gut health, giving you actionable steps to ease discomfort and support digestion naturally.

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Celebrate Love Your Pet Day: Training Tips and Pet Health Benefits

Lifestyle, Nutrition

Pets have been cherished companions throughout human history, offering unconditional love, companionship, and even life-saving assistance. 

Love Your Pet Day, celebrated annually on February 20th, in Australia. It is a day dedicated to honouring our furry, feathery, and scaly friends who bring so much joy and enrichment to our lives. 

This special day is an opportunity to reflect on the bond we share with our pets and to ensure their needs, both emotional and physical, are met. In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll explore the origins of Love Your Pet Day, the benefits of pet ownership, tips for celebrating, and insights from expert dog trainer Hannah Daniele of Chapter One Dog Training. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned one, this guide will inspire you to deepen your relationship with your pets.

Hanna with Coby

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The Body Image Timeline: How Past Experiences Influence Your Eating Habits

Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition

Have you ever stopped to consider how your body image influences the way you live your life? 

The way you see yourself—whether positively or negatively—affects everything from the foods you eat to the confidence you feel when making choices about your health and well-being.

This blog explores the hidden ways body image impacts your daily life and offers practical strategies to help you cultivate a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself. 

Whether you’ve struggled with body dissatisfaction, diet cycles, or emotional eating, this is your guide to moving forward with self-acceptance and mindful eating.

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Why Weight-Loss Goals Aren’t the Best New Year’s Resolution

Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition

I wish you a very happy and healthy year ahead.

For those new to Eating for You, my mission is to help women get off the dieting rollercoaster and embrace sustainable, healthier eating habits. As a dietitian and mindfulness practitioner with over 30 years of experience, I’ve seen countless diet trends come and go—and reappear under new names.

As we step into the new year, many of you may have set resolutions for your health. While I’m a fan of resolutions and have a few myself, there’s one goal I don’t recommend: setting a weight-loss resolution.

Let’s explore why weight-loss goals might not serve your health and wellbeing and dive into a compassionate and effective alternative.

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