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Health at Every Size, also known as HAES, is an approach to health that follows the basic principle that a person’s health is not determined by their body weight.
According to HAES: “It is an inclusive movement, recognizing that our social characteristics, such as our size, race, national origin, sexuality, gender, disability status, and other attributes, are assets, and acknowledges and challenges the structural and systemic forces that impinge on living well.”
Three components of HAES:
This is one of the biggest questions people have when they’re tired of the diet cycle. Our BC Dietitians address exactly how you can focus on health-promoting behaviours without restrictive dieting, including what research shows about sustainable weight management and why diets often backfire.
There are practical ways to nourish your body that don’t involve counting calories or eliminating food groups.
You’re definitely not alone. Sugar cravings are one of the most common challenges our clients face. Our dietitians explain why these cravings happen in the first place (hint: it’s often not just “willpower”), and provide science-based strategies for managing them without completely eliminating sugar from your life. Understanding the science and psychology behind cravings can help you respond to them more effectively.
The shame and guilt after overeating can feel overwhelming, but restricting the next day often sets up another cycle of bingeing. Our dietitians have specific, compassionate strategies for breaking this cycle, including how to nourish your body the day after a binge, ways to process the emotions that come up, and practical steps to prevent the restrict-binge pattern. The key is responding with self-compassion rather than punishment.
Many people struggle with this transition from diet mentality to finding what “food freedom” means for them.
Our BC Dietitians have written about the specific warning signs to watch for, including rigid rules about “good” and “bad” foods, feeling guilty when you don’t eat “intuitively enough,” or using hunger and fullness cues as strict guidelines rather than gentle guidance. Learning to recognize these patterns is the first step toward a more flexible, sustainable approach to eating.
Browse local dietitians who specialize in HAES. Each profile includes their specific areas of focus, location, and booking information.
Private practice dietitians are not covered by MSP. However, many extended health benefit plans and insurance providers will cover a portion or all of the services provided by a Registered Dietitian (RD). Please confirm with your plan provider your maximum yearly and visit allowance.
Registered dietitians are authorized medical practitioners recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency.
If you pay out of pocket for your dietitian services, you can claim these expenses as medical expense for tax credit purposes.
A doctor’s referral is not necessary to book in with a BC Dietitian. While a referral is not needed to start your journey with us, we do appreciate connecting with your healthcare provider to coordinate care and provide a holistic and comprehensive care plan.
We make it easy for your to find a specialized HAES dietitian in BC.
Check out the dietitians listed on this page (or jump here), click on their profiles to read more about their qualifications, experience, and services.
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