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What is food chaining?
A gradual approach that begins with safe foods and introduces tiny changes to help your child comfortably expand the foods they eat. How do you start food chaining? Identify a food your child reliably eats. Introduce a gradual change (e.g., brand, shape, texture, or flavour). Repeated, pressure-free exposure helps build acceptance. When your child accepts a changed food, it is added to their growing list of safe foods. From here, you can gently move on to the next step. Tips
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Feb 152 min read


Protein Powders — What’s All the Hype?
You’ve probably noticed protein powders popping up everywhere — in smoothies, coffee, even cereal! But are they really necessary?
hdean1974
Nov 6, 20251 min read




Distraction Techniques to Delay a Binge
Strategies that might help delay a binge
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Sep 7, 20252 min read


Talking to Your Young Person in a Supportive Way
When a child or teen is struggling (with food, body image, or emotions), it’s natural to want to jump in with solutions.
hdean1974
Sep 1, 20251 min read


7 Tips to Reduce Food Noise
Food noise = the constant thoughts, worries, or chatter in your mind about food. It can feel exhausting — but there are ways to quiet it. Here are tips to help you reduce food noise.
hdean1974
Sep 1, 20251 min read
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