by bwg55 | Jul 30, 2021 | Mental Health, Nutritional Therapy
Early on we’re taught that eating well helps us look and feel our best. But we’re not always told that good nutrition significantly affects our mental health. A healthy, well-balanced diet can help you think clearly and feel more alert. It can also improve your...
by bwg55 | Jul 27, 2021 | Eating Disorder Help, Healthy Eating, Nutritional Therapy
Why is nutrition therapy important when eating disorders are mental illnesses with complex emotional underpinnings? Many eating disorders are exacerbated by nutrition misinformation, diet culture, and fat phobia. Eating disorder dietitians can provide anti-diet...
by bwg55 | Jul 9, 2021 | Improve Eating Habits, Nutritional Therapy
There’s a lot of confusion surrounding organic and conventional foods and which is a healthier option. In terms of nutritional value, there’s no set-in-stone research to state that all organic produce is higher in vitamins and minerals than conventional produce. What...
by bwg55 | Jan 22, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Nutritional Therapy
Calcium is one of the most important minerals in the body and plays several important roles. The building blocks of a healthy diet rely on the quality of the food you are digesting. Foods that are rich in calcium play a vital role in maintaining the circulatory and...
by multi | Dec 31, 2020 | Behavioral Therapy, Complete Diet, Nutritional Therapy
Having an eating disorder (ED) during the holidays is extremely difficult. Being able to recognize if you feel you are slipping back into ED behaviors is important for you to talk about with your support system for accountability in effort to prevent acting on these...
by multi | Dec 9, 2020 | Behavioral Therapy, Healthy Eating, Nutritional Therapy
The glucose-a type of sugar produced from the digestion of foods we consume is needed to provide energy to cells throughout the body. Sugars are digested into glucose, which get absorbed into your bloodstream to fuel your energy levels. Blood glucose levels normally...
