Monthly Insights
Flaxseed and drug-nutrient interactions (March 2026)
Flaxseeds and flaxseed meal have a lot to offer nutritionally. They’re a wonderful source of plant-based omega-3 unsaturated fats as well as dietary fiber, which may protect against cardiovascular disease—partly by helping to reduce your total and LDL cholesterol and your blood pressure. The fiber in flaxseeds can also help keep you regular while its […]
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 […]
Can decaffeinated coffee ease caffeine withdrawal? (April 2024)
Have you considered giving up coffee, or simply reducing your daily intake, but are putting it off because you dread going through caffeine withdrawal? Decaffeinated coffee may be an unexpected tool to help you make the transition. Research from the University of Sydney, published last […]
Body dissatisfaction can trigger eating disorders at any age (March 2024)
As I embark on midlife, more and more female clients disclose to me how dissatisfied they are with their bodies. Many of these clients have been chronic dieters, and many have struggled with body image during much of their lifetime, while many others have not […]
Expand Medicare Coverage … (February 2024)
Registered dietitians are necessary team members to help people manage many medical issues. Eating Disorders can be chronic, are devastating and have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness (second after opioid addiction). To support and help our Medicare population please contact your representing […]