by Erica Leon | Jul 29, 2022 | Eating Disorders, Registered Dietitian, Sports Nutrition
Our Dietitians specialize in eating disorders and also working with athletes with eating disorders. The team at Erica Leon Nutrition has been growing in the past year and today, I wanted to highlight Simone Weingarten who works with our clients looking to partner with...
by Taylor Lucas MS, Nutrition & Dietetics | Jul 15, 2022 | Healthy Foods & Cooking, Mindful Eating
Diet culture has painted a toxic picture that “ethnic” cuisines are “unhealthy.” The fact is, eating a diet that honors one’s cultural background and experience IS nourishment. No matter your cultural or ethnic background, food can be a way of connecting with...
by Erica Leon | Apr 13, 2022 | Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, Eating Disorders & Prevention, Mindful & Intuitive Eating
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...
by Erica Leon | Nov 23, 2021 | Disordered Eating, Eating Disorder Recovery, Self Care
The Thanksgiving holiday can be filled with dread when you are working on recovery from an eating disorder or letting go of diets. Living in diet culture, we are surrounded by people inadvertently judging food choices, while at the same time commenting on their own...
by Erica Leon | Jul 13, 2019 | Body Image, Disordered Eating, Menopause, Self Care
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), compulsive exercise is not recognized as a specific eating disorder per se, but many people struggle with symptoms associated with this term. Serious health consequences can result from compulsive or...