Wise Eats' Nutrition Blog

with Rachel McBryan, RD

Information & advice to help overcome confusion & help you live the way you want.

What is RED-S, and How to Spot It.

What is RED-S, and How to Spot It.

RED-S is short for relative energy deficiency in sport and was previously known as the female athlete triad. It is a disorder that is characterized by low energy levels, amenorrhea and low bone mineral density, and is diagnosed by a healthcare professional.  This...

Impact of Weight Stigma on Eating Disorders

Impact of Weight Stigma on Eating Disorders

How many times have you been screened for an eating disorder before being told to lose weight?  None, right?  Unfortunately, this is a very common practice. People are often told to lose weight without first being assessed for a history, or presence, of an eating...

Do I Have an Eating Disorder?

Do I Have an Eating Disorder?

Eating disorders are behavioural conditions that are characterized by irregular eating behaviours, thoughts and attitudes towards food, eating and body image. Eating disorders may be used as a way to feel in control or to cope with difficult situations. Eating...

Eating Disorders in the BIPOC Community

Eating Disorders in the BIPOC Community

As I mentioned in an earlier article, eating disorders can affect anyone. They don’t discriminate against age, gender, socioeconomic status or even your genetic predisposition to being slim. However, we are being to find that there are higher rates of eating disorders...

Making Heart-Healthy Choices

Making Heart-Healthy Choices

There are a few different tests that your doctor looks at when determining your heart health. Some tests are physical, such as stress tests or electrocardiograms (ECGs), while measures require you to complete blood work.  Some of the parameters measured using blood...

Journal Prompts for ED Recovery

Journal Prompts for ED Recovery

It can be hard to know where to start when you're new to journalling, but don't let that blank page stop you. You can find journal prompts to get to started below.  Benefits of Journalling There are many benefits to journaling both in day-to-day life and in your...