Ruby Oak Nutrition

03/14/2026

There's actually TONS of evidence showing that diets almost never work. Don't believe us? Here it is:

I spend most of my working hours writing about why diets don’t work. I think it’s helpful for people to learn the truth about these diets and "lifestyle

03/11/2026

Many of our clients want to eat more intuitively and ditch their restrictive food rules. They do the internal work and learn to tune into their bodies. But then they're bombarded with diet talk from their friends and family, and everything starts to unravel.
Sound familiar? If the people around you trigger bad feelings about food and/or your body, here's how to handle it:

A few weeks ago, a reader responded to my newsletter, asking how to respond to diet talk and help a friend struggling with intuitive eating. I don't typically

03/11/2026

The question we hear the most from clients, readers, and friends is: Can you use intuitive eating for weight loss?

The short answer? No, not really. Why? Because the whole point of intuitive eating is to stop using food as a way to change your body. To separate food from weight. Intuitive eating means making food choices based on your own physical cues and cravings, NOT based on restriction.

To learn more, check out our blog post: https://rubyoaknutrition.com/you-cant-use-intuitive-eating-for-weight-loss/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

03/09/2026

Roughly 1 in 9 Americans will have an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime. Here's how we can all work to prevent that:

The question of how to prevent eating disorders is a complicated one. Eating disorders have been on the rise for years, and a lot needs to change if we want

03/07/2026

Don’t think you engage with diet culture? Think again. How many “wellness” influencers do you follow on social media? How many “wellness” or “healthy eating” articles do you read in a week? If you’re like most people (at least, most people who identify as female) it’s likely too many to count.

That’s nothing to be ashamed of. We’re all human. And, we’re living in a culture that tells us we should always be growing and improving. That isn’t a bad thing. But, the trick to real growth and wellness is to stop buying what diet culture is selling.

Don't think you engage with diet culture? Think again. How many “wellness” influencers do you follow on social media? How many “wellness” or “healthy eating”

03/04/2026

There’s so much bad nutrition and wellness advice out there. (I mean, diets don’t work. Right off the bat, any weight loss program is ultimately a scam.) Sometimes it’s obvious, but other times not so much. Here are 4 big red flags to look for if you're trying to separate nutrition facts from fiction:

There's so much bad nutrition and wellness advice out there. (I mean, diets don't work. Right off the bat, any weight loss program is ultimately a scam.)

03/02/2026

We get lots of great questions about intuitive eating and Health at Every Size, but there’s one that sticks out: How do I eat intuitively when I don’t trust my intuition about food?
It’s an excellent question! Intuitive eating sounds great, but what if you don’t trust your body and brain to tell you what to eat? The good news is that you don’t need to have an answer to this question before starting your intuitive eating journey. Answering this question is the journey.

I get lots of great questions about intuitive eating and Health at Every Size, but there's one that sticks out: How to eat intuitively when I don't trust my

02/28/2026

Maybe you’ve noticed, but intuitive eating is getting really popular. So of course, loads of diet companies and “wellness” influencers are taking anti-diet concepts and using them to sell diets. xample: Gwyneth Paltrow promoted an Intuitive Fasting book on her Instagram a few years ago by describing it as a “clear, but flexible, four-week plan [that] combines intuitive eating with intermittent fasting and Ketotarian foods.”
Um, WTF? Here's why our dietitians thing "intuitive fasting" is total BS:

Maybe you've noticed, but intuitive eating is getting really popular. So of course, loads of diet companies and "wellness" influencers are taking

02/25/2026

So, you’re curious about what it’s like to work with a HAES dietitian.
You’ve heard about intuitive eating and Health at Every Size® and they sound great. But if you’re being honest, you don’t totally understand what they are. You want a good relationship with food and your body, but you’re not sure how to get there.
If you’re curious about working with a HAES dietitian — we know we're biased, but we definitely recommend it! — here’s what you need to know: https://rubyoaknutrition.com/work-with-a-haes-dietitian/

02/23/2026

I can’t stop thinking about this Reddit post asking for clarification on “intuitive eating nutritionists” on social media:

"What is up with “intuitive eating” nutritionists on social media? My feed is filled with them, telling us to stop counting calories, stop worrying about losing weight, and just eating healthy. Which I totally get, since they’re all skinny/in shape and don’t need to lose weight. But what about people that DO need to lose weight?"

Here's what I think everyone should keep in mind about intuitive eating dietitians on social media (and I would know — I am one!)
https://rubyoaknutrition.com/intuitive-eating-nutritionists-instagram/