Why Dietitians are worried about the new dietary guidelines

Why Dietitians are worried about the new dietary guidelines

Why the Guideline of “Eat Real Food” Isn’t That Simple The Dietary Guidelines for Americans influence everything from school lunch programs to the nutrition advice people hear in doctors’ and dietitians’ offices.  The latest version of the guidelines offers some...
Breaking Up with My Diet Mentality

Breaking Up with My Diet Mentality

Diets don’t work and they bring more unhappiness than peace with food. I wanted to share with you a personal letter one of our team members wrote years ago to … her diet. 🤭 At a recent team meeting, all of us dietitians at Erica Leon Nutrition reflected on how much...
5 Steps to Make Peace with Food during the Holidays

5 Steps to Make Peace with Food during the Holidays

If you are recovering from an eating disorder, holiday meals can be extremely anxiety-provoking. The holidays, synonymous with indulgent feasts and decadent desserts, can transform the dinner table or party into a battleground for those whose relationship with food is...