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Food talk during the holidays

11/20/2018

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The start of the holiday season is here! This season is a joyful time in many ways but catching up with family and friends has its challenges - especially if you're shifting your relationship with food and your body. Read on below for a few thoughts...

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Food rules: Friend or foe?

11/8/2018

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Meal plans are the top request in a dietitian's office - "just tell me what I can eat." It’s no secret that diet programs impose rules on your life - what you can eat, what you can’t eat, where you can eat, and when. While rules seem great, they have pretty serious drawbacks. Why? 

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Family norms - a case study

8/29/2018

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​While continuing education, supervision, and working with clients teaches me a lot about eating behaviors, my most interesting experience has been exploring my own relationship with food compared to my husband's. We come from very different backgrounds - especially when it comes to how our families approached food. As a result how we view when to eat, what to eat, and when to stop eating is SO different! Click below to read more...
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"I don't have self-control"

8/27/2018

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One of the obsession with nutrition over the years has been the tenet of "self-control" or "willpower." Similarly, most patients initially complain that their problem is, "I just don't have any self control." It leaves me wondering, what exactly IS this oh so elusive "self-control" we all desire? And how do we strengthen it? 
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Fueling high school athletes

8/22/2018

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Time to launch into another year of high school sports. If you're a coach (or a parent) you might be trying to figure out ways to get your athletes to reach their full potential. Check out the below post to understand some of the challenges (and solutions) in keeping teenage athletes fueled. 

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How to help others eat better

7/31/2018

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It's easier than ever to find an article about "healthy eating." A quick search on Google provided over 860,000,000 results...and another 35,800,000 videos (yikes). 

I recognize and appreciate that people are passionate about nutrition. I also recognize that once we find something that "works" for us, we want to shout it from the roof tops! I truly believe that many professionals should talk about food to with their clients - it's a cornerstone to health. However, it's important to recognize whether the "truth" you preach to your clients is helpful or harmful. 

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Navigating picky eating in children

4/23/2018

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Picky eating is one of the top reasons families set foot in my office. I wish the solution was quick and simple, but the reality is that it's not our job as parents to "get our children to eat." Instead, it's about helping kids be confident around food and learn how to interact with it. 

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All about "macros" (part 3/3. Fat!)

10/3/2017

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I saved the best macronutrient for last - fat! There's a lot of confusion about fat and its role in our health. Read on to learn more. 

Are you behind on your reading? Be sure to check out part 1 (carbs) and part 2 (protein) .
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All about "macros" (part 2 of 3 - protein)

10/2/2017

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Last post I explained the definition of macros and explored the complicated chemistry of carbohydrates. Miss it? ---> Click here to learn more.

This post I'll talk about everyone's favorite macro - protein. Why is it so valuable? Where does it come from? How much do you need? What's the best source? Read on to learn more. 
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All about "macros" (part 1 of 3 - carbs and sugar)

9/19/2017

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There are a lot of people counting "macros" these days which leaves some people scratching their heads. So what are macros and do they matter? Read on for the full story! 
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