Ellyn Satter's Reaction to My Plate

While many health professionals consider the new MyPlate the best invention since sliced bread, I disagree. A few weeks ago I voiced my concerns with MyPlate: it discounts mindful eating as a health promoting tool and backhandedly shames the vital satisfaction component of normal healthy eating.


This evening I received an email newsletter from Ellyn Satter in which outlined her official stance on MyPlate. And, now I have found someone who enjoys eating her meals (with butter even!) and has permission to eat as much as she needs.


Oh, Ellyn Satter, I would love to dish on this with you over a meal!

Mom: girl's most powerful body image protector.

Just came across this moving mommy-blog. If you are a mom or want to be some day, the concise blog post is a must read. My favorite quote:


"Currently, there is one woman to whom my daughters look when they perceive how a woman should feel about appearance, beauty, weight, and the intricate link with self-worth. That woman is me.


I refuse to let them down."


This blogger states that she will never criticize her body in front of her daughters. I think this is a noble proclamation and a tough one. What do you think would be the toughest part of following through with this promise?