Top Recipes From February, Eating Without Urgency + Our Picks
See what was popular this month!
Happy Friday! Today is Day 12 of our Food Relationship Reset, where we explore the theme of eating without urgency.
This reflection is part of Part 2 of our New Year, Fresh Start Challenge, designed to help you build awareness around how you eat so healthier choices feel more natural over time. Part 2 of the challenge is available to VIP members, who receive the full workbook, daily prompts, live Q&A with Diana, and complete challenge resources.
For all of our readers, we are sharing the most popular stories and recipes from February, along with our top recommendations - enjoy!
Your Food Relationship Reset Day 12: Eating Without Urgency
Urgency around food is often learned: shaped by schedules, stress, past restriction, or the belief that food might not always be available. Slowing down sends a signal of safety to your nervous system, which supports digestion, satisfaction, and your body’s ability to recognize fullness.
Eating without urgency is not always about eating slowly, or doing things “perfectly.” It’s about restoring steadiness and trust, reminding your body that nourishment is available and that it doesn’t need to rush.
Today’s Reflection (VIP Access)
VIP members can access today’s guided workbook reflection, which includes:
A structured exploration of satiety and safety signaling
Reflection prompts to practice awareness while eating
A simple, repeatable practice you can apply before each meal
Full access to all Part 2 Food Relationship Reset materials
This reflection builds on the trust and neutrality work of previous days and helps integrate awareness into real-life eating moments.
This guided reflection, printable workbook, and daily prompts are available only to VIP members. Upgrade to access the Food Relationship Reset.
This weekend’s reflections focus on Your Evolving Relationship with Food and Integration & Moving Forward, so you can continue to implement your learnings into your daily life.
We will send a link to all the resources once the Food Relationship Reset is finished!
Every Friday, we share a quick roundup of products we actually use and love. These tools and staples can make cooking, serving, and clean-up easier and more enjoyable. As an Amazon Associate, Weil Nutrition Corner™ may earn from qualifying purchases. Be assured we only recommend products we trust.
Butter Bell. I just bought this butter bell and it’s fantastic. Looks chic on the counter and keeps butter fresh and soft.
Knife Set. These knives are gorgeous. I just bought my mom a set as a gift. If I was buying new knives this is what I would get.
Teak Set. These are a great housewarming gift, and perfect to use with non-stick cookware.
Here are some top posts from February - enjoy!
Our Takes On The New USDA Food Pyramid. We took a look at the new USDA Food Pyramid: what’s changed, what we like, what concerns us, and how it compares to the Anti-Inflammatory Diet we follow and teach here at the WEIL Nutrition Corner™.
Nourished Mama: Does Breastfeeding Help With Weight Loss? Breastfeeding can help with weight loss - but it’s not necessarily the norm. And for some women, it actually does the opposite. Learn more and see Diana’s take on beastfeeding.
What Is the Portfolio Diet? This post explored a lesser-known but well-researched eating pattern that’s gaining attention for heart health: The Portfolio Diet. Learn what it is, why it works, and how we think about incorporating its principles in a realistic, sustainable way - plus where it fits alongside the Anti-Inflammatory Diet.
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide. This heart-healthy guide can be used year-round when you need a thoughtful gift for loved ones, friends, or yourself!
And if you missed Diana’s live Q&A last week, you can access it below!
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Below are the most loved and/or shared recipes from February - the Tuscan Kale Salad is free for all, and the Salmon Cakes recipe is for VIP only. Upgrade to VIP to access our entire library of recipes, food as medicine content, guides and more!
Tuscan Kale Salad
This traditional Tuscan kale salad recipe is made with strips of Italian black kale, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, crushed garlic, red pepper flakes, grated pecorino Tuscano cheese and bread crumbs. These bright, refreshing flavors combine to bring the sunny taste of Italy to your table in a Tuscan kale salad.
Salmon Cake Recipe
If you’re looking for a nourishing, flavorful recipe, these salmon cakes are a great choice. They’re easy to prepare yet feel special enough for a celebratory meal. They are packed with fresh herbs and have just the right amount of spice from the curry paste and fish sauce, which gives them depth. They pair well with a simple salad or some roasted vegetables, and leftovers (if there are any!) make a great lunch the next day.
Don’t Have Time To Cook? Try Sunbasket
Sunbasket is a meal delivery service we chose to partner with after personally trying many of their meals. We love how simple they make healthy eating without sacrificing flavor. Their fresh, organic produce and thoughtfully sourced ingredients meet our anti-inflammatory standards. Weil Nutrition Corner™ readers can save $140 on their first five boxes, plus get free shipping on the first box. Visit sunbasket.com/drweil to learn more.
March is all about gut and digestion, including the importance of fiber, which is quickly becoming the new “protein” as far as nutrition trends go. Check back for our takes on fiber: good sources, how fiber can improve the look and feel of your skin, and a new guide focused on fiber coming soon!
We will also take a look at:
In The News: The Atkins Diet, beef tallow and should you eat it, emulsifiers and gut health and more.
Recipe Tips: Gut-healthy recipes, cooking the Anti-Inflammatory Pyramid via spices, salad upgrades and more.
Food As Medicine: Fish for healthy hair, foods and spices for hot flashes, and more.
Recipes: Plenty of tasty ideas to get you moving into spring feeling energized and renewed!
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