Monthly Insights
Body Image in Men (December 2020)
There is quite a bit of press speaking about body image challenges that exist in cisgender women, cisgender men, the LGBTQ+ Community and the transgender community. People seem to be surprised when I share with them that my clientele is approximately 40% male. Many of the cis-gender men that I see have body image issues, […]
Vermont Maple Syrup… It’s not just for pancakes anymore (March 2019)
I had the pleasure of going on a cycling trip last August from Vermont to Quebec. It was gorgeous and I associate Vermont with maple syrup, Ben & Jerry’s and more maple syrup. Vermont has many delicious local foods, often times including maple syrup in the ingredient list. Our trip consisted of maple syrup […]
Eating Fat… Better for you than you thought (February 2019)
How often are you at a restaurant asking for extra sauce, salad dressing or mayonnaise? Or, how often are you asking the server to put all condiments on the side due to preference, fear, or flavor bias? New research has indicated that adding oil helped to improve the absorption of seven different micronutrients in salad […]
When is Exercise Considered Compulsive? (January 2019)
Often times, when we hear the word “exercise,” we think of a chore or something that we “have to do.” When I speak about exercise, I like to refer it as “joyful movement” or “intuitive movement” as this feels spontaneous, more relaxed, and, possibly, fun! I see many clients who struggle with what is known […]
What is the Difference between Disordered Eating and an Eating Disorder? (December 2018)
A common question by many people is: “what is the difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder?” This article written by my colleague Erica Leon, MS, RDN,CDN,CEDRD and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor will discuss the difference between them both. This article has been republished with Erica Leon’s, MS, RDN,CDN,CEDRD Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor permission. […]
Language and Diabetes (November 2018)
As a certified eating disorder registered dietitian, and a clinician who embraces Intuitive Eating with all of my clients, you have heard me discuss how the language we use about food and our bodies can be judgmental and stigmatizing. The impact of this language isn’t limited to body image issues and eating disorders. It can […]
Ways to Embrace Your Body (October 2018)
Diet Culture is constantly sending out the message that there is something wrong with us and we must change our body if we don’t look a certain way. Did you know that, from the time we are born, our height and body shape is already determined for us? A shocking 70% of our body weight […]