Talking to your teens and children about health in a positive or even neutral way is extremely important. With constant comparison to social media and body image advertisements, it’s only getting harder to talk to our children about food and health. Disordered eating patterns, fears of food, over consumption of food, and restricted diets with …
Are you stuck allowing an application or allotted calorie number determine how and what you can eat? Keep reading to learn more about the downfalls of calorie counting, and ways to stop calorie counting by allowing your body’s cues to be your guide! The Downside of Calorie Counting In society today, we are aggressively targeted …
Looking for healthy Easter and Passover eating tips for the spring holidays? We polled our dietitians and share some of their simple and stress-free tips below. And whichever holiday you celebrate, remember to savor the season. Time off from work, gathering with family and friends, and food-centered traditions are also things to celebrate, and enjoy. …
Maintaining weight during the holidays should be the goal of the season. When we are trying to restrict our calories, especially during the holiday, we may be setting ourselves up for failure. The holidays bring in some of our favorite foods, and enjoying them in moderation is key. The average American gains 1-3 pounds in …
As Registered Dietitians, one of the top tips we give our clients for healthy living is to practice mindful eating. It’s a fairly simple shift that can really make a difference. What exactly is mindful eating? According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, “Mindful eating focuses on your eating experiences, body-related sensations, …
