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Food isn’t just about hunger and fullness. Sometimes, our biggest struggle with food isn’t even about the food itself. It’s about how we feel. Often, we eat because we’re stressed, tired, sad, bored, happy, or celebrating.  Sound familiar? 

So much of diet culture teaches us to ignore our body’s natural signals. We learn to eat by the clock, follow diet plans, or listen to rules instead of our own hunger and fullness. Over time, this makes it hard to know what our bodies truly need. But your body hasn’t forgotten how to guide you. It just needs a chance to be heard again. 

If you’ve ever found yourself searching for the “best diet for fast weight loss” online while simultaneously hiding a [insert any food name here] wrapper in the trash...you’re not alone. So many of us have been stuck in that exhausting cycle: trying to “be good,” falling off track, and promising to start again Monday. That, right there, is the diet mentality. And it’s the first thing we work to let go of when beginning the journey of Intuitive Eating.  

Let’s be honest: most of us didn’t just wake up one day with a complicated relationship with food. We learned it through years of diets, rules, food trackers, “good” vs “bad” lists, and voices (both internal and external) telling us what we should eat, how much, and when. We were taught to override our hunger, ignore our cravings, and believe our bodies couldn’t be trusted unless a diet app or influencer approved.  But what if your body actually can be trusted? 

After a long day of learning and playing, kids can get pretty hungry (or, dare we say hangry?) when they get home. After-school snacks give them energy for after-school activities, sports, and homework before dinner’s ready.Planning what’s for snack time is as important as planning meals. Think of it as an added chance to add more servings from MyPlate to your kid’s day or week!

When you think about MyPlate, food might be the first thing that comes to mind. But it’s important to pay attention to what you drink, too. The main thing to watch for is added sugars in the drinks you choose. There are tons of drinks out there—soda, juice, sports drinks, and more. But water is still the best choice when it comes to keeping your body happy and hydrated. Going for water instead of sweetened drinks helps save money because it’s inexpensive (or free!).

When it’s so hot outside, the last thing you want to do is cook in a warm kitchen. That’s why it’s a good idea to have some easy dinner ideas ready for those super-hot days. The best part? These meals use great-tasting foods from all the MyPlate food groups!No-Cook Dinners:

Health and nutrition information is everywhere. From social media posts and news headlines to TV commercials and pop-up ads – there are all kinds of claims telling you what you should and shouldn’t eat. Sadly, there is a high chance the information could be misleading or even flat out wrong. Knowing how to spot when advice is harmful or helpful is a very powerful tool! When you see or hear nutrition information, use these questions to decide if it’s good advice:

Right now, it’s more important than ever to stretch your food dollar. If you’re looking for a way to make more portions per pound of ground meat, try blending in some veggies! You can make blended burgers, meatballs, meatloaf, sauces, and fillings by mixing ground meat with vegetables before cooking them.

Life can be busy, but taking a little time to plan ahead makes mealtime easier and faster. Plus, planning to eat most meals at home saves money. When you plan ahead, you’re more likely to stick to your grocery list and buy only what you need. You don’t even have to think about “What’s for dinner?” because your meals are already planned out for the week. Making a weekly meal plan is easier than you might think. It just takes a few easy steps: