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.
Early Signs of Pediatric Eating Disorders and Why Early Intervention is Key
When your child starts eating less or acting differently around food, it’s easy to brush it off as a phase. But sometimes, those small shifts are early warning signs of something more serious. If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or scared, you’re not alone. And there is support.
Gut Check: How Eating Disorders Impact Digestive Health
Digestive issues like bloating, nausea, and abdominal pain are common during eating disorder recovery—and they can make healing feel even harder. This post explores why these symptoms occur and how to manage them with care and professional support.
The Truth About Seed Oils: What Social Media Isn’t Telling You
Seed oils are getting a bad rep for being highly processed, inflammatory, and bad for our overall health. But this information mostly stems from misinformation and simplified science. The truth is, when seed oils are consumed in moderation and a part of a healthy diet, they are safe and offer many benefits.
One Pan Chicken Sausage & Orzo Skillet
This one-pan chicken and orzo dinner is packed with flavor and comes together quickly for a simple weeknight meal.
Infertility and the Power of Slowing Down
The book “Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times “ by Katherine May invites us to change how we relate to the hardships in our own lives. For those experiencing infertility, this could be a welcome invitation as you navigate the isolation and grief that are often part of the fertility journey.
Spicy Salmon “Sushi” Bowl
Whether you love spending time in the kitchen or prefer to use every shortcut available, this meal can be tailored to your cooking preferences! No matter what you choose, you’ll end up with a fresh, nourishing meal.
Malnutrition and High Cholesterol—Here’s What’s Actually Going On
While not everyone who is malnourished experiences cholesterol abnormalities, they’re far more common than most people realize. And, the conventional wisdom that may be passed along by your doctor - while well intentioned - could actually make the problem worse.
Why We Never Lose Hope for Eating Disorder Recovery
Sometimes, we all need a little help to grow. And growth, just like a plant, doesn’t always look the same for everyone. Maybe it’s not that we’re hopeless—it’s just that we need to meet ourselves—or others—where we’re at.