Type 2 Diabetes and Diet
Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes is a chronic disease in which it affects the way your body utilizes food for energy. After eating most foods, they turn into sugar (glucose) which then ends up in your bloodstream. When your...
How to Get More Protein in at Breakfast
Traditional breakfast foods usually consist of bagels, pancakes, waffles, home fries, cereal, etc. These savory and comforting foods are perfectly fine to have for breakfast, but adding in a protein source will give you a more complete diet. Adding in protein at...
The Truth Behind Fad Diets
The definition of a diet is simply, what we eat. Over the past decade, fad diets have become a popular topic on social media, the news, etc. The marketing for fad diets has increased dramatically, which draws attention to eating habits that are often unhealthy and...
Parental, Peer and Media Influence on Child Eating Behaviors and Body Image
Young children often receive different messages about their bodies from their parents, peers and the media. These three factors are the primary sociocultural influences of eating disorders. Although causing a young child to develop an eating disorder is typically...
Why Eating Slowly Can Help Prevent a Binge
Binge eating is when an individual consumes a large amount of food in a short amount of time. People who binge eat often crave specific types of food but are unable to be in control of the amount of food they eat. Binge eating can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and...
Develop a Routine to Prevent Disordered Eating
Disordered eating is a term that’s used to identify a range of irregular eating behaviors that can lead to more serious issues. Eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia are often associated with disordered eating. The narrow criteria for those conditions, however,...
Announcing Behavioral Nutrition Westborough Clinic
We are excited to announce the opening of our Behavioral Nutrition Westborough Clinic location on August 28th. Our clinic is located at 182 Turnpike Road, Suite 101 Westborough, MA 01581. We thank the Massachusetts DPH for supporting our mission to provide...
What is Diet Culture?
Over the past few years many individuals have started following a system of beliefs referred to as diet culture that prioritize their weight over well-being. Diet culture is the glorification of losing weight at all costs. In our society, we see diet culture almost...
Is Summer a Challenging Time for Your Body Image?
Wearing shorts, tank tops, bathing suits, etc. in the summer can trigger a lot of anxiety for both men and women. There are so many things to enjoy about summer, including the beach, cookouts, outside dining and drinks, outdoor activities such as hiking, the warm air,...
Why Is Protein Important?
Are you getting enough protein in your diet? It’s common to watch your calories, sugar and salt intake, but it’s equally as important to make sure that you’re getting enough protein to stay healthy. Protein plays an important role in the creation and maintenance of...
