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Between Bites
The blog about body-inclusive, anti-diet nutrition - exploring the intersections of food, neurodivergence, wellbeing, psychology, and Intuitive Eating.
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How Executive Function and Stress Affect Eating Patterns: Why Eating Well Is About Far More Than Willpower
Eating habits are rarely just about willpower. This piece looks at how executive function and eating are connected, and how stress shapes appetite, meal planning, and daily eating patterns, especially for neurodivergent readers, from a neuro-affirming, non-diet perspective.
Yasmina Louise Abbas
Jul 206 min read


What Is a Non-Diet Approach to Nutrition? A Guide to Eating Without Rules, Restriction, or Guilt
This article explores what non-diet nutrition actually means in practice, why diet culture causes more harm than most people realise, and how a more flexible, individualised approach to eating can support both physical and mental wellbeing.
Yasmina Louise Abbas
Jun 305 min read


Intuitive Eating Counselling: What It Is and How It Works
Many people spend years trying to “fix” how they eat, often feeling disconnected from their body, overwhelmed by food choices, or stuck in exhausting patterns around eating. This blog explores what intuitive eating counselling is, how it works in practice, and how a compassionate, non-diet approach can help you build a more flexible and supportive relationship with food and your body.
Yasmina Louise Abbas
May 294 min read


Understanding Fibremaxxing: A Guide for Neurodivergent Individuals
What is Fibre? Dietary fibre is a type of carbohydrate found in plant-based foods. Your body can’t fully digest fibre. Instead of breaking it down completely, it travels through your digestive system, helping things move along and supporting gut health. There are two main types of fibre: Soluble fibre: This type dissolves in water, forming a gel-like substance in the digestive tract. You can find soluble fibre in oats, apples, beans, and lentils. Insoluble fibre: This type ad
Yasmina Louise Abbas
Sep 30, 20255 min read
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