Monthly Insights
Why menopause increases risk of eating disorders (May 2024)
By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN Ask several people what someone with an eating disorder looks like, and most of them would probably say something like, “thin, white, young, female.” But eating disorders know no demographic boundaries, and the truth is that eating disorders in midlife—and beyond—are all too common among women. For example, a 2012 […]
Bone Mass Loss… An area that needs to be addressed in males, younger females and those in the change of life (December 2016)
How many times have you thought that osteoporosis is something that only older women get? We hear our moms, aunts, teachers and grandmothers speak about taking calcium supplements to minimize the chances of developing that condition, but probably never realize that habits during the teenager […]
Hormones and Appetite… A Much Needed Discussion (November 2016)
How often have you wondered what role your hormones have relative to the food choices that you make, the quantities that you consume or even how your body’s make up has become what it is? These topics have been regular conversation pieces with clients at […]
The Latest Coffee Trend… “The Bulletproof Diet” (October 2016)
Many months ago I was listening to a client describe to me how her husband adds grass-fed butter and coconut oil to his coffee, a combination which I thought was interesting. I had not realized that this was actually a trend until I overheard many […]
“Why do I swell up?” Dehydration, edema, and the effects of purging (vomiting, laxatives, and/or diuretics)? (September 2016)
As a certified eating disorder registered dietitian, I often meet with clients who purge by vomiting, laxative abuse, and/or diuretic abuse. They have tons of problems with swelling and/or rapid weight gain. My colleague and friend Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, formerly from the ACUTE […]