Say This, Not That: Helping your Child Navigate Recovery of Disordered Eating During the Holidays and Celebrations
The holiday season is a time for celebration, and many feel good feelings are often surrounded by food. For someone who struggles with disordered eating or an eating disorder (ED), this may make this time of the year more difficult to navigate through. Being your child’s advocate will be important to support them through this time, so it’s important to consider boundaries and conversations that may need to be had with family members or friends that you may be visiting during the holidays.
Baked Fig Balsamic Vinegarette Chicken Breast
I love going into an olive oil store and searching for olive oil and balsamic vinegar combos that can bring a meal to life. This particular recipe uses fig balsamic vinegar and traditional olive oil, creating a sweet and tangy chicken dish.
5 Ways to Use Halloween Candy to Your Active Child’s Advantage
Especially for families with children in sports, diet can be critical when it comes to performance and growth, so knowing how to use nutrition as a tool can be helpful for your active child’s success. This blog aims to offer creative ways for your child to enjoy their Halloween candy while still aligning with their sport-related goals.
Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
I love a good egg roll, so I decided to create this Asian-Inspire dish that packs a lot of flavors and includes good portions of vegetables. I use Asian-inspired flavors such as soy sauce and Gochujang to create this dish’s savory umami flavor. It’s also not too difficult to make and can be done in usually under 45 minutes.
ARFID – What’s Being Talked About and What You Should Know
The diagnosis of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder or better known as ARFID became recognized as an eating disorder in 2013. This new diagnosis has helped provide parents with clarity on certain behaviors their child might be showing with food, which often leads to nutritional deficiencies, weight loss, poor weight gain, and dependence on alternative forms of nutrition.
Switching up the Viral Cottage Cheese Bowl
The cottage cheese bowl was created to provide a high protein and lower carb option for individuals looking to get loads of protein in their diet. Here is my version of the infamous cottage cheese bowl and different ways you can spice it up!
Supporting Your Dancer Nutritionally Through Holiday Pre-Season
Your child is involved in a unique sport and art form that requires a unique type of fueling compared to some other types of sports. Here are some steps you can take to ensure your dancer is being fueled properly through Holiday Pre-Season (aka: Nutcracker Season).
My Story
My story that led me to the world of dietetics and the desire to help children achieve appropriate nutrition before damaging their growth and future professional dance or sport careers.