[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“If you give yourself permission to eat, you can give yourself permission to stop” This is one of my favorite quotes from psychologist, registered dietitian and feeding expert, Ellyn Satter. Take a moment to visualize yourself stepping into a holiday gathering. The room smells delicious and the food looks amazing, to the point where your mouth is … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Diets don’t work. You’ve heard it before and likely know on some level that it’s true. Still, you fall victim to the trap – eat this, get thin, live happily ever after. Has it worked yet? No. But maybe this time will be different. It won’t. But, you may need to circle around the diet cycle a few times before you … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do we eat?” According to food psychologist, Dr. Brian Wansink, we make over 200 food decisions per day and we are only aware of 90% of those decisions (The Science of People). Although, one of the most important reasons we eat is because it is a basic necessity … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The practice of meditation began thousands of years ago as a religious ritual. Today, it has become a widespread phenomenon and captured the attention of both health experts and scientists due to its many health benefits. Not only can meditation decrease anxiety, stress, and depression, but it can also increase positive emotions, attention, immune function, and … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandated its implementation over 22 years ago, the Nutrition Facts label has remained relatively unchanged. However, on Friday May 20th, the agency announced major changes to the label with the hopes to aid consumers in making healthier food choices. Even though we will not see the new Nutrition … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’m sitting here in my office with a little extra time on my first day back from vacation. While I started with a full schedule this morning, a number of (new) patients didn’t show. This is unusual and it got me thinking about the motivation to change leading up to New Years and after. Did … Read more