Our Favorite Books & Resources
These are the books, workbooks and journals we find ourselves recommending to clients again and again. Consider this our shelf, shared with you. Think of them as a helpful next step alongside the work you're doing with your dietitian.
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Books on Intuitive Eating
Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch - The original book behind the intuitive eating framework, newly updated. A great starting point if this way of thinking about food is new to you.
The Intuitive Eating Workbook by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch - A hands-on companion to the principles above, with exercises to work through at your own pace between sessions.
The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens by Elyse Resch - The same framework, written specifically for teens navigating food and body image.
Faith-Based Nutrition & Body Image Books
Feed Yourself: Step Away from the Lies of Diet Culture and into Your Divine Design by Leslie Schilling - A look at how diet culture shows up even in our churches, and how to root your relationship with food in your God-given design instead.
The 40-Day Body Image Workbook by Heather Creekmore - A devotional-style workbook for walking through body image struggles with scripture and reflection, one day at a time.
Breaking Free from Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good by Jess Connolly - A tender, honest invitation to release body shame and see yourself the way God does.
How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists by Ellen Hendriksen - An incredible read about perfectionism and how to break free from all-or-nothing thinking.
Journal and Workbooks
The Food and Feelings Workbook by Karen R. Koenig - A workbook for untangling emotional eating patterns and learning to sit with feelings without needing food to manage them. Shop on Amazon
Modern One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book - A low-pressure journal for clients who want to reflect daily without the overwhelm of a blank page — just one line at a time.
Kitchen Tools We Trust
…honestly, these are just the little things we keep reaching for in our own kitchens. Nothing fancy, nothing you need a manual for. They just make cooking a little easier so you can actually enjoy the meal instead of dreading the prep.
Vegetable Chopper - Makes prepping a big batch of veggies faster and less of a chore and handy for getting more variety on the plate without more time in the kitchen.
Titanium Cutting Boards- A sturdy, easy-to-clean set for everyday meal prep.
Instant Meat Thermometer - Takes the guesswork out of cooking meat safely and well, so mealtime feels a little less stressful.
Avocado Saver & Produce Holder - Keeps cut avocados and produce fresher longer — small thing, but it cuts down on food waste and second-guessing.
Lemon Squeezer - A simple tool for getting the most out of citrus with a lot less effort.
Immersion Blender - Great for turning soups, sauces, and smoothies into an easy, home-cooked staple with minimal cleanup.
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