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!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
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?
"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?
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