National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2015
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2015 runs February 22 – 28…an opportunity to bring attention to the millions struggling with eating disorders every day. According to the National Eating Disorders … Continue reading
You are beautiful!
Affirmations provide us with tools to help us emotionally cope with our anxieties. Especially if a person struggles with disordered eating, including emotional eating, affirmations can enable that person to … Continue reading
Loving Operation Beautiful @beautifulnotes
Caitlin Boyle is such a great voice! She spoke at Davidson College during our Loving Your Body Week. Check out what I learned from Caitlin: ~On average, women have 13 … Continue reading
Nutrition, Hope & Healing Resources (created by Julie Whittington, MS, RD, LDN)
Tips to prevent college “freshman 15” weight gain
If you or your child is a freshman at college this fall, body weight may become a hot topic of conversation in your household. Teens (and their parents) often worry … Continue reading
It is 5 o’clock – keep your nutrition and health goals in check
So, the country song goes, “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere.” The song refers to 5 o’clock being the time when some feel it is acceptable to drink alcohol. And, for … Continue reading
Healthful ways to add calories and gain weight
Looking to add calories to your diet or the diet of a loved one? Although it may be surprising, since most Americans seek to cut out calories from their diets, … Continue reading
Managing picky eaters – today on NBC’s Charlotte Today
Tune in to NBC at 11:00 a.m. to watch me discuss picky eating among children and how to manage it. http://www.wcnc.com/charlotte-today http://www2.statesville.com/news/2011/sep/15/column-be-firm-patient-your-picky-eaters-ar-1396470/
Feeding Our Preschoolers Well
Do you think you serve your preschooler appropriate amounts of foods? With all the kids’ food products out there, and oversized kids’ portions at restaurants, it can be difficult to … Continue reading
Registered Dietitian Day – A great time to consider meeting with an RD!
A common question I receive is, “What is the difference between a registered dietitian and a nutritionist?” As a registered dietitian (RD), I am proud to highlight myself as both … Continue reading
