As Registered Dietitians (RDs) we often discuss how nutrition recommendations are individualized to each person. Nutrition guidelines for a 17 year old male athlete aren’t going to be the same as a 55 year old woman who has reached menopause. As we go through our…

We live in a world where health messaging is everywhere. As parents, it can feel like our job to filter all of the information our little ones hear, but as they get older, they naturally become more aware of all things through school, sports, friends…

Eating disorder recovery is a complex journey requiring a multifaceted approach to physical, mental, and emotional healing. A key part of this process is rebuilding a healthy relationship with food, which includes not only what is eaten but how and when it is consumed. Incorporating…

Non-Diet Health Promoting Behaviors: Cardiovascular Health February is American Heart Month and with that can come increased messaging around guidance that is “heart healthy”. While these recommendations are not all inherently bad, oftentimes they are more weight-focused instead of focusing on health promoting behaviors for…

Feeling out of control around food can trigger a lot of emotions – it’s scary and often really triggering. It can be equally triggering to have constant thoughts about food. So it makes sense that people want to do what they can to maintain that…

In my opinion, being an athlete is one of the most amazing things we can do! We get to play a game that we love and spend time with our best friends – what could be better. Learning how to use nutrition as one of…