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What If the Problem Isn’t Your Body, But Your Clothes?
What if the problem isn’t your body, but your clothes? In this reflective essay, we explore the powerful connection between clothing, body image, diet culture, and self-worth. From restrictive sizing and fast fashion to personal style and body trust, this post examines how clothing shapes the way we experience ourselves,
Why Nutrition Matters (Even When Body Size Doesn’t) | Fixing the Food System
As dietitians, we’re taught that nutrition impacts health, but what happens when weight doesn’t follow the “rules”? This post explores the tension between nutrition, body size, and a food system that often makes caring for ourselves harder, not easier. From intuitive eating to local food systems, we unpack what actually
The Intersection of LGBTQ Identity and Eating Disorders: Understanding the Deeper Roots
Eating disorders are not just about food—they are deeply tied to identity, emotional regulation, and lived experience. In LGBTQ communities, higher rates of disordered eating are closely linked to minority stress, stigma, and internalized shame. This post explores the deeper roots of these disparities and offers a compassionate, affirming perspective
Dear Dietitian: How much protein do I need? Should my kids drink protein shakes? And are protein chips better than regular chips?
Protein is everywhere, from chips to water, but how much do you actually need? In this Dear Dietitian column, we break down protein requirements, plant vs. animal sources, and whether protein-packed products are worth the hype (and the cost). A practical, no-nonsense guide to understanding protein without falling into diet
Dear Dietitian: What Should I Eat and How Much Should I Eat?
Confused about what to eat and how much to eat? You’re not alone. In this Dear Dietitian column, we unpack how diet culture and shifting nutrition research fuel food confusion, and offer a simple, balanced framework rooted in intuitive eating. Learn how to build meals from core food groups, tune
Dear Dietitian: Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail and What to Do Instead
If New Year’s resolutions tend to fizzle out fast, you’re not alone. In this Dear Dietitian post, we unpack why resolutions so often fail, how guilt and diet culture play a role, and what to do instead. A compassionate guide to making meaningful changes, without pressure, perfection, or shame.
The Power of Food Traditions: How My Family’s Christmas Dinner Connects Us
Food traditions do more than fill our plates, they connect us to our people, our memories, and our shared story. In this post, we explore why food rituals matter, how they strengthen relationships across generations, and how to navigate the disruptors (like dieting, guilt, and body comments) that can overshadow
Dear Dietitian: How do I help my kids become intuitive eaters?
Helping kids become intuitive eaters can feel overwhelming, especially when the pressure around “getting it right” starts from the moment they’re born. In this month’s Dear Dietitian column, we explore why feeding feels so personal, how our good intentions sometimes backfire, and what truly supports children in keeping the intuitive
Rethinking BMI Charts for Children
BMI has long been treated as a standard measure of children’s health, but what if it’s giving us the wrong story? In this post, we break down why BMI charts are outdated, how they reinforce fatphobia, and why focusing on body size can distract from what truly supports a child’s
Dear Dietitian: Is Intuitive Eating really about just eating whatever you want?
Yes, you can eat whatever you want. But Intuitive Eating goes deeper – it’s about attunement. Eating whatever you want doesn’t make you an intuitive eater; tuning in to your body’s needs and respecting them does.
Dear Dietitian: My doctor is worried about my BMI
BMI in its current usage is utterly flawed and misused. Using your BMI to tell you about your risk for a disease is like saying “Your hair is brown, you must have high cholesterol”. If that sounds absurd to you, good – using BMI to assess your health is similarly
Dear Dietitian: I’m interested in Intuitive Eating
Many clients have come to me for Intuitive Eating AND weight loss and I get it – we live in a world that is fatphobic and discriminates against larger bodies. Our culture links weight with health and assigns moral value to our body size (aka diet culture) so it is
What If the Problem Isn’t Your Body, But Your Clothes?
What if the problem isn’t your body, but your clothes? In this reflective essay, we explore the powerful connection between clothing, body image, diet culture, and self-worth. From restrictive sizing and fast fashion to
Why Nutrition Matters (Even When Body Size Doesn’t) | Fixing the Food System
As dietitians, we’re taught that nutrition impacts health, but what happens when weight doesn’t follow the “rules”? This post explores the tension between nutrition, body size, and a food system that often makes caring
The Intersection of LGBTQ Identity and Eating Disorders: Understanding the Deeper Roots
Eating disorders are not just about food—they are deeply tied to identity, emotional regulation, and lived experience. In LGBTQ communities, higher rates of disordered eating are closely linked to minority stress, stigma, and internalized