Carbohydrates often receive a bad rap, but they are essential to a healthy and balanced diet. I want to discuss a topic often seen as the enemy regarding diets and nutrition. It comes from a place of “Fear Mongering” in the name of “Health,” which often drives people...
In our dietitian practice, we work with many teens and their families, and in the past few years, we’ve seen a growth in these numbers. The stress and pressure our teens are under these days are heavier than in any generation that has come before us. Sadly, the world...
For your New Years resolution, set boundaries and prioritize your well-being. As the new year approaches, many people in my nutrition practice and online intuitive eating courses think about resolutions and ways to improve their health and well-being. However, it’s...
I wanted to share a recipe for potato latkes fried in the traditional way! It is served with either applesauce or sour cream. Eating fried foods at Hanukkah (most famously, potato latkes and jelly donuts!) has historically symbolized the triumph of good over evil....
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and folks are getting busy with prepping and cooking, I wanted to share an easy to make recipe with you. Acorn squash has that autumnal taste that is perfect for Thanksgiving! The recipe comes to you from a family member of...
It's Pumpkin Season! Here's a quick and easy recipe using canned pumpkin, a great source of concentrated nutrients. Some of the nutrients in canned pumpkin include: Vitamins A, E, K, C, B6, and Riboflavin, and the minerals Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium. It’s...
While overnight oats are cute and all… THIS Mangú is what I call breakfast rooted in tradition! According to My Dominican Kitchen, “Mangú is traditionally made by mashing boiled green plantains with a mix of its water, oil, and/or butter. It is heavily influenced by...
Losing weight is not a requirement for feeling better in your body and improving your health and well-being. The prevalence of eating disorders has been on the rise over the past two decades. I understand this statement entirely contrasts with the message many health...
If you are over the age of 40, 50, or 60+ ……I am confident you had a lot of diet culture growing up. And probably a lot of negative body talk and obsessing about diets and weight gain. Like many clients we work with, you are tired of being on a diet, hating your body...
Avocado and Chicken - It’s a match made in heaven. Enjoy the scrumptious and healthy recipe. Avocado Chicken Alfredo Ingredients: Avocado Alfredo Sauce: 2 large ripe avocados 2 cloves garlic 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 1/2 cups milk, any kind you like...
Nutrition counseling with a dietitian who specializes in eating disorders is a vital part of any treatment team. No matter the type of eating disorder a person struggles with, correcting nutritional deficiencies and creating a regular eating pattern is necessary for...
This healthy and delicious unstuffed peppers recipe uses frozen vegetables. Unstuffed Peppers Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 Tbs Olive Oil 1 cup Onion, frozen, chopped 2 cup Bell Pepper, frozen, chopped 1 lb Turkey, 93% lean,...
The thought of going to a dietitian who specializes in eating disorders can be a frightening and emotional experience for many people. We thought it would help to get an idea of what to expect at both initial and follow-up appointments. The dietitians at Erica Leon...
Do you know the difference between fresh fruits and vegetables and their frozen counterparts? While they start out the same, fresh fruits and vegetables may be picked prior to peak ripeness so they can ripen during transportation to stores. Fruits and vegetables that...
Are you suffering from a toxic relationship with food? Do you believe that some foods are "good" while others are "bad?" Are there foods you never allow yourself to eat? Do you find that you are either restricting or overeating? If this sounds like you, then intuitive...
Here's a delicious Ramen recipe that you can make at home! This easy-to-make Ramen bowl, adapted from Fork Knife Swoon, can be made and ready to eat in less than an hour. Easy Homemade Ramen Bowls Yield: 2 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 tsp...
A well-balanced diet includes eating fruits and vegetables of different colors every day. A well-balanced diet, which includes fruits and vegetables with an assortment of colors helps ensure your body is getting all the beneficial phytochemicals, antioxidants, and...
Here is an easy, quick and relatively low-cost recipe is sure to please both meat-eaters, as well as vegetarians. This salad, from Tasty Recipes, is packed with protein from peanut butter/peanuts. This dish provides plenty of fiber and anti-oxidants from the...
When you are in Eating Disorder Recovery, eating tasty foods that satisfy you is one of the best ways to make peace with food. This recipe for Refried Bean Tacos is one that is sure to please everyone at the dinner table! It is simple to make and for those wanting a...
Food is a way many people, kids included, cope with their feelings. As a Dietitian who specializes in Eating Disorders, I get calls almost daily, from parents worried that their kids are eating snacking too much and gaining weight, or eating too little and starting to...
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