by Erica Leon | Jul 19, 2023 | Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, Eating Disorders & Prevention, Nutrition
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...
by Erica Leon | Jun 17, 2023 | Body Image, Diet Culture, Eating Disorders
Our team of dietitians and Intuitive Eating Specialists focus on breaking barriers whenever we talk to groups about working with our clients, many of whom have eating disorders. There are so many misperceptions and misconceptions about eating disorders, and today I...
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!...
