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Helping a Loved One with an Eating Disorder Through the Holidays

Amy Gardner / November 20, 2023

Holidays are a hard time for individuals with eating disorders.  They are also hard for families and friends who want to support them.  It’s so hard to watch a loved one suffer and you just want to do the “right” thing….

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FREE Event – Dietitians’ Guide to a Fearless Halloween

Amy Gardner / October 24, 2022

We Promise, Candy is the LEAST scary part of Halloween! Do you fret about having Halloween candy in the house? Plan ahead for how to get rid if it as soon as possible after? Let your kids pick out a certain…

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5 THINGS FATHERS CAN DO TO HELP SHAPE THEIR DAUGHTERS’ BODY IMAGE

AMY GARDNER / July 13, 2020

A lot of attention is placed on what moms can do to help daughters with body image.  Dads can help too.  Recently, I read this article a colleague posted highlighting some myths about father-daughter relationships and the impact on body image.  I...

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Helpful Resources for Home Cooking

AMY GARDNER / March 27, 2020

DINING IN? Yup!  It looks like we’re all dining in for the time being.  Which means, we have a little more time to make meals at home, whether we like it or not!  While this may be a welcome change...

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Feeding Your Family: How You Do It Is More Important Than What You Serve

KATE GILES / January 29, 2020

I genuinely enjoy cooking. You know, searching the web for new recipes, the experience of tasting new foods from different cultures, getting to express my creativity by cooking meals that are not only satisfying but also nourishing. And once upon a...

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10 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food and Their Body

AMY GARDNER / December 21, 2019

A Rockette Shares What She Eats (And I’m So Glad My Daughter Is There To Hear It) Going to New York City during December has to be one of my favorite things. The twinkling lights, the hustle of the city...

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What Does ‘Non-Diet’ Really Mean? – Part 4

KATE GILES / August 2, 2019

Here’s our final post it this 4-part series including two VERY important principles of the ‘Non-Diet’ approach.   Non-diet principle #4: Weight loss is not synonymous with health Dietitians practicing within a non-diet framework 100% acknowledge that nutrition is important...

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What Does ‘Non-Diet’ Really Mean? – Part 3

KATE GILES / August 1, 2019

Pleasure is an important part of eating and one emphasized here, in this 3rd principle of the non-diet approach. Non-diet principle #3: Food choices are not a moral issue It’s hard to listen to your body and develop a more...

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What Does ‘Non-Diet’ Really Mean? – Part 1

KATE GILES / July 30, 2019

This is part one of a multi-part blog post explaining what the term ‘non-diet’ means. So, what does this ‘Non-Diet’ term mean anyway?  Let’s break it down.  Letting go of dieting may sound both terrifying and appealing, especially if you’ve...

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Arugula Salad with Radish, Mint & Feta

MEAGHAN ALEXANDER / May 30, 2019

Arugula Salad with Radish, Mint & Feta Adapted from Food & Wine Magazine Ingredients: 1/2 loaf ciabatta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt & black pepper 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1...

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