Posts in Nutrition
Is It Dieting or Disordered Eating? How to Recognize the Difference

Is Food Taking Up Too Much Brain Space?
In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, non-diet dietitian Katie Hake breaks down what disordered eating really means - and why it’s more common than you think. Learn to recognize the subtle signs of food obsession, understand its impact on your mental and physical health, and discover practical steps to find peace with food - no “rock bottom” required. Listen now: Episode 418 – What Is Disordered Eating?

Read More
Mindful Eating, Simplified: The One Small Shift That Changes Everything

Struggling with mindless snacking or eating on autopilot? You’re not alone! In episode 413 of Fit Friends Happy Hour, non-diet dietitian Katie Hake dives deep into the power of mindful eating and shares one small, life-changing shift you can make this week. Discover what mindful eating really means, why it’s different from diet culture, and the top three barriers that get in the way of eating with awareness. Learn practical, science-backed tips to help you enjoy your food, reduce guilt, and reconnect with your body’s natural cues. Ready to eat with more satisfaction and less stress? Try these four mini habits for mindful eating and take your first step toward food freedom - no rules or guilt, just greater enjoyment and self-trust.

Read More
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Protein

Ever feel like you have to put protein in everything or worry you’re not getting enough? This episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour puts an end to protein confusion! Whether you’re bombarded by myths on social media or stuck in a “must eat protein at every meal” mindset, we’re digging into what science really says so you can finally eat with more confidence and less obsession.

Read More
Nutrition Advice That Works for Neurodivergent Brains with Sam Berkowitz, MPH, RD, LDN

Ever wonder why "healthy eating" advice just doesn't seem to fit your brain—or your life? In this jam-packed episode, Katie Hake sits down with neurodivergence expert Sam to unmask the challenges (and unexpected solutions) for neurodivergent folks navigating food, body image, and overwhelming nutrition noise. If you or someone you love struggles with rigid thinking, sensory food aversions, or the stress of diet culture, this conversation just might change how you approach nourishing your body—for good.

Read More
Should You Take Creatine on Rest Days

Not sure if you should take creatine on your rest days? You’re not alone. There’s a lot of chatter about how to take creatine "the right way", but not all of it actually matters. In this post, nutrition experts sort through the noise and highlight what truly moves the needle when it comes to creatine… and what you can stop stressing about. Plus, answers to frequently asked questions about creatine.

Read More
Ep 246: What are Your Attunement Disruptors? Clearing Distractions to Make Peace with Food

Today, we’re digging deep into attunement disruptors. What are they? And Which ones could be at play in your day-to-day life? Whether it’s chronic stress, lack of self-care, or something in between, you’ll walk away from this episode ready to clear the barriers between you and true body attunement so you can gain more confidence along your non-diet journey.

Read More