When Growth Charts Tell a Different Story
When it comes to malnutrition in children, many believe that it’s something that appears obvious - dramatic or visible weight loss, a child who “looks thin”, or a sudden decrease in food intake. In reality, malnutrition in children can be much more subtle and come without significant warning signs…
Daily Eating Disorder Recovery Tools: How a Coach Bridges the Gap Between Therapy
There’s so much I could say about how a recovery coach can help bridge the gap for clients struggling with eating disorders. Whether someone is seeing a therapist, working with a dietitian, or even participating in IOP, there’s often a space in between where clients still need support. Real, personal, in-the-moment support.
And that’s where coaching comes in.
If I’m Not Losing Weight When I’m Hardly Eating… Won’t I Gain a Ton if I Eat Normally?
Clients often tell me something like:
“I barely eat anything and my weight doesn’t go down. So if I start eating… won’t I just blow up? Won’t it all spiral out of control?”
It’s a completely understandable fear. And it’s also incredibly confusing.
Eating Disorders Are Dangerous: A Dietitian’s Honest Reflection
Ok guys, real talk here… Eating disorders suck. No, but like, for real.
I’ve been doing this work for almost 17 years now, and in that time, I’ve seen a lot. In my first few years as a dietitian, I thought I understood how serious eating disorders were…
Holiday Traditions Beyond the Table
Holiday gatherings are often centered around food. While this can be joyful, it’s not always accessible or comfortable for everyone. For those navigating allergies, feeding tubes, eating disorders, or sensory sensitivities, food-centered celebrations can sometimes feel isolating or overwhelming.
Holding Hope: Protecting Your Mental Health During the Holidays When Facing Infertility
The holidays are often painted as a season filled with joy, celebration, and family-focused traditions. But if you’re walking through infertility, this time of year may feel confusing, heavy, and even painful…
Occupational Balance on the Road
The upcoming holiday season can be fraught with anxiety and triggers for those who struggle with food or exercise. So we’re sharing some actionable tips from Abby Wagner, Occupational Therapy Doctoral candidate at Rockhurst University to help you maintain your recovery and focus on fun and connection this time of year.
Autumn Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
This autumnal salad packs the perfect blend of crunchiness, sweetness, and comforting fall ingredients. Plus, the candied pecans make an excellent snack for holiday gatherings!
Hypoglycemia in Eating Disorder Recovery
Learn how blood sugar dysregulation shows up eating disorder recovery, and how continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can be used safely and effectively during the healing process.
7 Tricks to Help a Sensory‑Averse Toddler Try New Foods
If your toddler gags at new foods, refuses to touch certain textures, or only eats a handful of “safe” meals — you’re not alone. Sensory aversions can make mealtime feel impossible, but change is possible with the right approach.
Overcoming Fear Foods in Eating Disorder Recovery
We’ve all heard the phrase, “All foods are good foods,” right? But what about the foods that bring on panic, shame, or that instant, uncomfortable desire to spit them out the moment they hit your tongue?
Here’s the truth: it’s not actually the food that’s bad. It’s the fear tied to that food.
How to Navigate Mealtime Stress While Supporting a Loved One with an Eating Disorder
If you’ve ever sat across the table from someone you love, heart pounding, unsure of what to say (or not say), wondering if the wrong glance or word might make everything harder—you’re not alone. I like to say it feels like trying to (quietly) walk through a Lego factory while barefoot...
Family-Based Treatment Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Healing
FBT is an evidence-based treatment and recommended first line approach for children and adolescents with restrictive eating disorders in the outpatient setting. This post explains how FBT works, the level of caregiver commitment involved, and what situations it’s most suitable for.
10 Fertility-Boosting Foods to Support Your Journey
When it comes to fertility, nutrition is a powerful tool. The foods you eat can influence hormone balance, inflammation, and overall reproductive health. Whether you’re actively trying to conceive or simply want to optimize your wellness, adding some of these foods into your daily routine can make a difference.
Growth Spurts and Nutrition: A Roadmap for Your Child’s Needs
As children grow, their nutritional needs change, sometimes rapidly. Since proper nutrition is key to supporting healthy development this post outlines a stage-by-stage guide detailing what your child needs during each growth phase.
Back to School With Recovery in Mind
As the back-to-school season approaches, many parents feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. For families whose children are struggling with an eating disorder, that anxiety can run deeper. Whether your child is returning to middle or high school, starting college, or somewhere in between, your support and understanding can make a huge difference when it comes to navigating the school year.
Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe
I grew up in Wisconsin, and my Gram frequently cooked us delicious barbeques. Not hamburgers or any kind of grilled meat with barbeque sauce… they were delicious, messy, warm, flavorful sandwiches made with ground beef, simmered in sauce. Or simply, a barbeque as any Wisconsoner would call it.
What to Expect in Your First Session with an Eating Disorder Dietitian at Balanced Nutrition Therapy
If you’re considering meeting with an eating disorder dietitian or supporting someone who is, you might be wondering: What exactly does a dietitian do for eating disorders? Will they judge me? Will I have to get on a scale? Is this going to be like therapy?
In this post, we give you a behind-the-scenes look at what your first appointment at Balanced Nutrition Therapy will really be like.
When Can You Trust Your Body in Eating Disorder Recovery?
As you work through eating disorder recovery, trusting that your body can and will be a safe place is an incredibly difficult, and unfortunately common experience. I’m convinced that you can begin to trust your body again… here’s how.
Can Detoxing Help with Fertility?
Wondering if a detox can boost your fertility? Learn how real fertility nutrition—not extreme cleanses—supports your body’s natural detox systems and conception.