The Rooted Path Blog
Supporting Digestive Health with Florasophy Soluble Fiber
We are excited to spotlight our favorite fiber: Florasophy! The holiday season is often filled with richer meals, travel, eating out, and celebrations, all of which can disrupt even the most robust and healthy of microbiomes. Florasophy is a soluble fiber supplement...
Mindful Eating Mini-Guide: Holiday Edition
The holiday season can be a swirl of joy, stress, nostalgia, family dynamics, travel, and endless trays of snacks. It’s a time when routines shift, emotions surface, and eating can feel complicated. Whether you’re recovering from an eating disorder, navigating...
How to Navigate Negative Self-talk During the Holidays
The holiday season can be a time that sparks joy, celebration and connection —but for many people, it also brings a surge of body-image distress and unease around eating. Between family gatherings, food-centered traditions, social events, and loved ones discussing...
Butternut Couscous Bowls with Maple Vinaigrette
These butternut squash couscous bowls are the perfect fall meal! Massaged kale, roasted squash and chickpeas, creamy goat cheese, crunchy pepitas, all drizzled in a maple vinaigrette! Tastes like an autumnal dream.
The Hidden Cost of Restriction: Risks & complications of Anorexia Nervosa
This article lays out the major complications of restrictive eating/anorexia in clear language so you, or someone you care about, can recognize risks and seek help early.
Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Veggies
Sheet pan meals will come in handy for an easy weeknight meal. As it is implied, you just need one baking sheet. It makes clean-up so easy, plus the cooking part is simple too!
Understanding the Root Causes of Binge Eating Disorder: A Weight-Neutral, Health at Every Size Approach
When we examine binge eating disorder (BED) through a weight-neutral, Health at Every Size (HAES) lens, we uncover root causes that extend well beyond food itself—revealing a web of biological, psychological, and social factors that deserve our compassionate attention.
Warning Signs of Eating Disorders in College Students Returning to Campus
Recognizing early warning signs is key to getting help quickly. Here’s what to watch for as you or your peers head back to school.
Baked Cod with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
We love this fish recipe for an easy weeknight dinner. It has a simple, yet nutrient-dense ingredient list and pairs well with whole grains like farro and wild rice. Including fish in your weekly meal plan will help support brain health and cognitive function by increasing your intake of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats like DHA and EPA.
Why Continuing Eating Disorder Care is Essential When Heading Back to College
As families prepare for the academic year ahead, it’s tempting to view the return to campus as a sign that everything is “back to normal.” However, for students who have been receiving eating disorder treatment, maintaining continuity of care during this transition isn’t just important—it’s essential for sustained recovery.
Mexican Sweet Potato Quinoa Casserole
Feeling the strain of food prices? Whether you’re returning to college or just looking for ways to save a little cash on healthy meals, we’ve got you covered! Whip up this healthy, Mexican quinoa and sweet potato casserole for the best meal prep recipe that can feed an army.
Loaded Veggie Summer Nachos
These vegetarian nachos are loaded with lots of summer veggies like juicy corn and summer squash as well as fiber rich black beans, melted cheese, and a tangy avocado cream.
Burned Out by Food Choices? You’re Not Alone
We hear this from clients all the time: the constant mental loop of “Is this the right choice?” “Is this healthy enough?” “Did I mess up today?” It’s exhausting. That ongoing chatter around food takes up so much space in our minds and often leaves us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and disconnected from our own needs.
Summer Black-Eyed Pea Salad
This salad is rich in fiber, features lots of summer produce and colors, and does not disappoint.
Understanding and Addressing BIPOC Considerations in Eating Disorder Treatment
When we broaden our understanding of how culture, identity, and structural factors impact eating disorders, we develop more nuanced, individualized approaches.
Celebrating PRIDE: The Essential Role of Gender-Affirming Nutrition Care
For LGBTQIA+ individuals, accessing healthcare that respects their identity isn’t just preferred—it’s essential for achieving meaningful health outcomes.
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Olive & Chickpea Dressing
This hearty roasted sweet potato salad is bursting with flavor! Briny olives, earthy za’atar and chickpeas, tender sweet potatoes, peppery arugula, and creamy vegan feta come together beautifully. Ready in 40 minutes with 10 core ingredients.
Grilled Vegetable Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce
Lightly charred and flavorful, this recipe is a delicious cookout side or vegetarian entree.
Eating Disorders in Relation to Gender and Identity
Eating disorders are often perceived through a narrow lens—typically associated with young, white, cisgender women. However, this stereotype fails to capture the complex relationship between eating disorders and the multifaceted experiences of gender and identity. In reality, eating disorders affect individuals across the gender spectrum, and these experiences are deeply shaped by societal expectations, cultural narratives, and personal identity.
Berry Kefir Smoothie
Fermented dairy products are associated with better cardiovascular health outcomes including reduced blood pressure, increased HDL cholesterol and reduced risk of heart attack.
Supporting Digestive Health with Florasophy Soluble Fiber
We are excited to spotlight our favorite fiber: Florasophy! The holiday season is often filled with richer meals, travel, eating out, and celebrations, all of which can disrupt even the most robust and healthy of microbiomes. Florasophy is a soluble fiber supplement...
Mindful Eating Mini-Guide: Holiday Edition
The holiday season can be a swirl of joy, stress, nostalgia, family dynamics, travel, and endless trays of snacks. It’s a time when routines shift, emotions surface, and eating can feel complicated. Whether you’re recovering from an eating disorder, navigating...
How to Navigate Negative Self-talk During the Holidays
The holiday season can be a time that sparks joy, celebration and connection —but for many people, it also brings a surge of body-image distress and unease around eating. Between family gatherings, food-centered traditions, social events, and loved ones discussing...
Butternut Couscous Bowls with Maple Vinaigrette
These butternut squash couscous bowls are the perfect fall meal! Massaged kale, roasted squash and chickpeas, creamy goat cheese, crunchy pepitas, all drizzled in a maple vinaigrette! Tastes like an autumnal dream.
The Hidden Cost of Restriction: Risks & complications of Anorexia Nervosa
This article lays out the major complications of restrictive eating/anorexia in clear language so you, or someone you care about, can recognize risks and seek help early.
Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Veggies
Sheet pan meals will come in handy for an easy weeknight meal. As it is implied, you just need one baking sheet. It makes clean-up so easy, plus the cooking part is simple too!
Understanding the Root Causes of Binge Eating Disorder: A Weight-Neutral, Health at Every Size Approach
When we examine binge eating disorder (BED) through a weight-neutral, Health at Every Size (HAES) lens, we uncover root causes that extend well beyond food itself—revealing a web of biological, psychological, and social factors that deserve our compassionate attention.
Warning Signs of Eating Disorders in College Students Returning to Campus
Recognizing early warning signs is key to getting help quickly. Here’s what to watch for as you or your peers head back to school.
Baked Cod with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
We love this fish recipe for an easy weeknight dinner. It has a simple, yet nutrient-dense ingredient list and pairs well with whole grains like farro and wild rice. Including fish in your weekly meal plan will help support brain health and cognitive function by increasing your intake of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats like DHA and EPA.
Why Continuing Eating Disorder Care is Essential When Heading Back to College
As families prepare for the academic year ahead, it’s tempting to view the return to campus as a sign that everything is “back to normal.” However, for students who have been receiving eating disorder treatment, maintaining continuity of care during this transition isn’t just important—it’s essential for sustained recovery.
Mexican Sweet Potato Quinoa Casserole
Feeling the strain of food prices? Whether you’re returning to college or just looking for ways to save a little cash on healthy meals, we’ve got you covered! Whip up this healthy, Mexican quinoa and sweet potato casserole for the best meal prep recipe that can feed an army.
Loaded Veggie Summer Nachos
These vegetarian nachos are loaded with lots of summer veggies like juicy corn and summer squash as well as fiber rich black beans, melted cheese, and a tangy avocado cream.
Burned Out by Food Choices? You’re Not Alone
We hear this from clients all the time: the constant mental loop of “Is this the right choice?” “Is this healthy enough?” “Did I mess up today?” It’s exhausting. That ongoing chatter around food takes up so much space in our minds and often leaves us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and disconnected from our own needs.
Summer Black-Eyed Pea Salad
This salad is rich in fiber, features lots of summer produce and colors, and does not disappoint.
Understanding and Addressing BIPOC Considerations in Eating Disorder Treatment
When we broaden our understanding of how culture, identity, and structural factors impact eating disorders, we develop more nuanced, individualized approaches.
Celebrating PRIDE: The Essential Role of Gender-Affirming Nutrition Care
For LGBTQIA+ individuals, accessing healthcare that respects their identity isn’t just preferred—it’s essential for achieving meaningful health outcomes.
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Olive & Chickpea Dressing
This hearty roasted sweet potato salad is bursting with flavor! Briny olives, earthy za’atar and chickpeas, tender sweet potatoes, peppery arugula, and creamy vegan feta come together beautifully. Ready in 40 minutes with 10 core ingredients.
Grilled Vegetable Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce
Lightly charred and flavorful, this recipe is a delicious cookout side or vegetarian entree.
Eating Disorders in Relation to Gender and Identity
Eating disorders are often perceived through a narrow lens—typically associated with young, white, cisgender women. However, this stereotype fails to capture the complex relationship between eating disorders and the multifaceted experiences of gender and identity. In reality, eating disorders affect individuals across the gender spectrum, and these experiences are deeply shaped by societal expectations, cultural narratives, and personal identity.
Berry Kefir Smoothie
Fermented dairy products are associated with better cardiovascular health outcomes including reduced blood pressure, increased HDL cholesterol and reduced risk of heart attack.