Monthly Insights

Authored by Hayley Miller, LPCC, CEDS-S, RD, CDN You eye the invitation sticking in your bedroom mirror as you paw through your closet, trying to find something to wear to your cousin’s wedding.  It’s going to be warm, so you know you have to wear something sleeveless and possibly short, but each piece of clothing […]

When I was growing up, my mother used to talk about “when you get your period…” and share how this was reflective of becoming a woman and why it’s important for the development of bone density. I feel fortunate that I grew up understanding the reasons menstruation is important. However, many of my clients who […]

By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN Unless you shut yourself off from the world, it’s nearly impossible to have not heard about Ozempic. In spite of that, I’m getting a lot of questions from people who are confused about exactly what it is, why it’s getting so much attention—and how to escape some of the chatter […]

I have waited a lifetime to travel to Israel. I was fortunate to have travelled there in the fall. The anticipation of everything I have heard, from the food, the history, culture and the various cities. Growing up Jewish how could I not be curious? It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the food in […]

Over the last month the guidelines put out by the American Academy of Pediatrics has caused all providers in my field to have an uproar. Because the guidelines are unethical, do harm and make children feel that there is something wrong with their bodies, my colleague Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S graciously allowed me to […]

When I was diagnosed with anorexia in my forties, I held the same preconceived notions that many hold – that those afflicted with this illness are young, female, and white teenagers or young adults. Yes, I had lost significant weight off my small frame that I did not need to lose. And yes, I was […]

This article is used with permission by Claire St. John, MPH, RDN, CEDRD-S If you’ve followed diets all your life, making the decision to ditch diets and start eating intuitively can seem like a monumental challenge. So how do we move away from diets and toward listening to our bodies and eating what sounds good […]

For many of us, the holidays bring up a mix of emotions. You might have feelings of excitement at the same time you struggle with resentment, anxiety or concerns about navigating holiday meals and other food-focused gatherings. Holiday foods can be delicious, as people pull out their favorite family recipes or make festive new dishes […]

By Michelle McCorkle, MPH, CSSGB This article is reprinted with permission by Michelle McCorkle, MPH, CSSGB and Lightfully’s permission. Attempting to find a high-quality mental health treatment program for you or your loved one can be overwhelming. Countless programs describe themselves as offering “highly individualized” treatment, present themselves as “trusted” providers, and boast excellent outcomes. It can […]

Cannoli’s, granita, fresh homemade pasta, Sicilian style pizza and of course more pasta and seafood are some of the foods I think of during my trip to Sicily and Puglia. Since the onset of COVID this was the first time I traveled outside of the United States.  My husband and I went on two spectacular […]