The EAT.LIVE.NOURISH.™ Blog
Fall Practice Updates and a Healthy Aging Tip on Calcium and Vitamin D
Updates from the Erica Leon Nutrition Team A Warm Welcome Back (in the works) for Diana Diana Ushay welcomed a new baby girl earlier this year and has been enjoying time with her growing family! While on leave, Diana has continued seeing a small number of patients,...
GLP-1 Medications and Eating Disorder Recovery: What to Know
From relapse triggers to bone health, here's exactly how GLP-1 medications can put eating disorder recovery at risk - and what protects it. Over the first two parts of this series, we've talked about why this moment matters - a new study on GLP-1 use among people with...
GLP-1 Medications and Eating Disorder Risk: Who’s Most Vulnerable
Not everyone on a GLP-1 is being screened for an eating disorder first - here's who's most vulnerable, and what needs to change. In Part 1 of this series, we talked about two developments that landed within days of each other: new research showing just how common...
GLP-1 Medications and Eating Disorders: What’s New
A new GLP-1 study and a new Medicare pilot both landed last week - and together, how they could change the risk landscape for anyone with a history of disordered eating is something we take seriously as dietitians. GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now - on TV,...
Why trying to “Just Stop Dieting” isn’t that Simple
Learn what a team of eating disorder dietitians have to say about why it's hard for most people to "just stop dieting" because it isn't that simple. Every year, May 6th comes around, and people highlight and talk about International No Diet Day. Over the years, I’ve...
What to Do If Insurance Denies Eating Disorder Nutrition Therapy
Why “eat real food” isn’t as simple as it sounds. A dietitian breaks down the 2025–2030 guidelines, mixed messages, and risks for disordered eating.
Why Dietitians are worried about the new dietary guidelines
Why “eat real food” isn’t as simple as it sounds. A dietitian breaks down the 2025–2030 guidelines, mixed messages, and risks for disordered eating.
Holiday Eating Triggers Are Real: Here’s How to Protect Your Recovery
Why Holiday Meals Are So Hard to Navigate During Eating Disorder Recovery. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas... they are all synonymous with family, festivities and FOOD. While the notion of gathering with loved ones around the table is pleasant for some, for many...
How to Eat When You’re Not Hungry on GLP-1 Medications
Appetite loss is common with GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Learn how to nourish your body and protect recovery even when you’re not hungry.
Chipotle Shrimp Cilantro Rice Bowl Recipe
Smoky. Zesty. Satisfying. Craving a meal that’s bursting with flavor and balanced nutrition? This Chipotle Shrimp Cilantro Rice Bowl brings together spicy, smoky shrimp, fragrant cilantro rice, and crisp veggies for a dish that’s as energizing as it is delicious. It’s...
10 Tips to Challenge Weight Stigma and Weight Bias
Weight stigma, also called weight bias, weight discrimination, fat shaming, or sizeism, is one of the last socially acceptable forms of discrimination. It shows up in schools, workplaces, families, and even healthcare settings. Research has found that weight...
Losing Weight on GLP-1s Isn’t Just About the Scale: How to Avoid Muscle Loss
We totally understand your desire for weight loss, given the high premium placed on thinness in our culture. As weight-inclusive eating disorder providers, we will never shame any of your choices, just help to guide you in your own health journey. Most people don’t...
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