ADHD + Nutrition

ADHD + Nutrition

Is this blog for adults or for kids? Yes. Snack Time. But first… I’m going to start writing this article, but first I need a snack. And if I go get a snack, I might see that there is a little bit of laundry that needs to be done. And just a few dishes. But then I’ll...
Celebrating Successes in Feeding–More Often!

Celebrating Successes in Feeding–More Often!

“It’s not working! He isn’t eating!” Let’s talk about what “working” means. Kay Toomey, pediatric psychologist and founder of the SOS Approach to Feeding (with which I have a love-hate relationship*), created the 32 Steps to...
The Healthiest Food in the World

The Healthiest Food in the World

  In a recent interview, I was asked, “What is your favorite healthy food?” I laughed and responded, “Wedding cake!” Silence on the other end of the call. It’s not expected that a registered dietitian will list cake among the healthiest foods, but that is because...
Eating Your Emotions? But is it really a problem?

Eating Your Emotions? But is it really a problem?

Written with Gila Glassberg, MS, RDN, CDN Are you feeling… Just a little burnt out? You picked up dry cleaning for a home-bound friend. You made dinner for another friend who just had a baby. You donated to the school fundraiser. You baked the cakes for the shul...
Quiet Your Mind to Tune in to Your Body

Quiet Your Mind to Tune in to Your Body

Have you heard of Intuitive Eating? Intuitive Eating (IE) is a nutritional philosophy I love, but it’s very often misunderstood. Isn’t IE just “eat whatever you want, feel great, and be healthy”? Well that’s the elevator speech for...
What is a Non-Diet RD?

What is a Non-Diet RD?

I consider myself a non-diet dietitian although I don’t often encounter direct weight loss requests. I work with maternity and early childhood nutrition, so the diet culture is a little more nuanced. If you’re not sure what a registered dietitian (RD) is,...