Bone broth: soothing sip or slippery sell?
Bone broth is essentially posh stock (ducks as shots fired overhead from food connoisseurs). OK - they’re not exactly the same… but if you need the difference, Google has your back.
When I think of broth, I think Bovril. A thick, salty paste scooped into a mug. But bone broth? That’s a whole other vibe.
Collagen and the Cult of the Shiny Scoop
The supplement industry continues to boom and collagen is one of the lead characters in nutritional supplements….Hi, I’m Mel. Registered nutritionist, neuro-affirming, non-diet, and a big fan of saving your money for things that bring you joy rather than yet another tub of “miracle powder”.
Lost in Translation: Interoception and Neurodivergent Experiences
Interoception is our ability to sense and interpret internal physical and emotional states. It plays a crucial role in maintaining health and well-being, from regulating hunger and thirst to managing emotions. However, many individuals—especially those who are neurodivergent, have experienced trauma, or live with eating disorders—face significant challenges in interoceptive awareness (IA). These differences can make it harder to adapt to bodily needs, contributing to stress, burnout, and misunderstandings about their unique experiences.
When weight loss is a sign of struggle, not success.
This is for anyone who has experienced unintentional weight loss, and not felt great about it. And for anyone who has assumed weight is a choice, let me share some of the shitty parts of weight loss that are rarely discussed.
Ultra Processed Foods: Are they the enemy they’ve been made out to be?
A review paper was published in the British Medical Journal in Feb 2024 leading to a plethora of terrifying headlines linking ultra-processed food (UPF) to harmful effects on health. No less than 32 effects were listed including cancer, heart disease and early death.