by Erica Leon | Feb 10, 2023 | Diet Culture, Eating Disorders in Teens, Kids nutrition
We want to share a critical message with you that is something that will affect so many folks – especially families and children. I’ll be honest, I am so frustrated with some of our progress in so many aspects of how we, as a people, live. Here we are in...
by Erica Leon | Feb 9, 2023 | Body Image, Diet Culture, Eating Disorders in Teens, Kids nutrition
Parents! Let’s talk about what happens when you comment on food intake, body weight, and body image in front of your children. By Emilie Procario, Dietetic Intern and Erica Leon, MS, RDN It is hard to have any conversations these days that doesn’t include...
by Erica Leon | Feb 2, 2023 | Body Image, Diet Culture, Eating Disorders in Teens
You may have heard the term “almond mom” thrown around on social media. By Emilie Procario, Dietetic Intern and Erica Leon, MS, RDN Whether you have heard this term or not, you most likely know a few “almond moms” or might even be one yourself!...
by Erica Leon | Dec 22, 2022 | Healthy Foods & Cooking, Recipes
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....
by Erica Leon | Nov 18, 2022 | Healthy Foods & Cooking, Recipes
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...
