How To Define Recovery From An Eating Disorder (May, 2015)
How will I know when I am “recovered” from an eating disorder? That’s a question I frequently hear from clients who have embarked on a long journey to achieve a healthy relationship with food and a positive body image. There are many factors that need to be considered before a patient is recovered or “disease […]
AGEs Upon AGEs of Questions About Cooking and Carcinogens (April, 2015)
When it comes to making our favorite meals, many of us enjoy grilling, stewing, poaching, frying, roasting and broiling. These are just a few methods of cooking that are common in many homes, not to mention when dining out. From our own blood sugar in our body, there is a natural chemical which is produced […]
To Weigh, or Not to Weigh: That Is the Question Intuitive Eating and Relearning How to Trust Your Body (March, 2015)
The weight loss industry teaches us that attention to the numbers on the scale is the primary way to be successful – or not – with regard to weight loss and management. Research has proven time and time again that this scale-driven approach increases disordered eating and obsessiveness about food and body image. Currently, just […]
BPA Safety for Women, Men & Children (February, 2015)
Over the last several months I have read various reports about BPA’s (Bisphenol A). This is an industrial chemical used to produce polycarbonate plastic that is a clear shatterproof plastic with epoxy resins. It is found in food and beverage cans, plastic containers, cash register receipts, some dental sealants, medical devices, composites, and other medical […]
What is Normal Eating? (January, 2015)
To begin 2015, I thought this topic would be a great one to discuss. So many of us have mixed ideas about what is normal eating? Many of us have been on every diet, others have disordered eating with a variety of food rules, or maybe you are someone who is working on being in […]
Are Disposable Chopsticks Dangerous? Inquiring Minds would like to Know… (December, 2014)
How often do you order Chinese or Thai takeout? What about picking up sushi from your favorite sushi restaurant or even from the grocery store? As you are taking your lunch or dinner out of the bag with the condiments, of course we have to make sure that the restaurant doesn’t forget the chopsticks. Recently […]
Pregnancy and Eating Disorders… (November, 2014)
During my seventeen years of working with clients, many of them have seen me for pregnancy nutrition. Some clients see me for their relationship with food during their pregnancy. Those women are not just concerned about putting the best fuel in their body for their new addition, but they have struggled with body image for […]
My Doctor Diagnosed me with Rhabdomyolysis… What is it? (October, 2014)
Do you hear friends discuss their intense boot camp workouts? Maybe they are thinking of starting Crossfit? Those P90X or Insanity infomercials have you motivated? You may want to think twice, especially if you are out of shape. Rhabdomyolysis is also called “death of muscle cells” when a muscle is damaged under stress. It releases […]
How to Help Parents with Finicky Eaters… (September 2014)
I see many kids, tweens and teens. The topic has come up countless times: “What do I do with my kid who is a picky eater, without coming across as the food police?” I thought this would be a good topic to discuss as it important for parents to understand where their child is coming […]
Current Trends Pertaining to Supplementation and Prostate Cancer Risk (August 2014)
What is a man supposed to do? Many men are trying to be proactive taking supplements to reduce their chances of developing prostate cancer due to aging, their family history, and are becoming more aware of prostate cancer from the data they have read. A multicenter study led by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center […]
What is ARFID? (July 2014)
In March 2014 I had the opportunity to attend ICED which is the International Conference on Eating Disorders. Out of the many sessions I was planning on attending this session was the one that I was most excited about. This session was presented by Rachel Bryant-Waugh who is one of the key individuals to come […]
Arsenic in Baby Food and Rice: How safe are they? (June 2014)
As consumers, when we hear about arsenic in rice and baby food we automatically panic and start thinking: What will we feed our babies? I wrote an article in July 2013 and I wanted to write a follow up to that article about arsenic and now its possible effects on baby food. To refresh your […]