Food accessibility plays a significant role in the development and management of eating disorders. Individuals who struggle with food insecurity and limited access to...
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4 Eating Disorder Resources in Richmond, VA
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. In the United States alone, it is estimated that around 30 million...
Disordered Eating in Athletes: 4 Tips to Fuel Appropriately
If you’ve read our other blog about athletes and eating disorders, you know that being an athlete puts you at a higher risk for developing an eating disorder. Athletes...
Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders
We often think of eating disorders as only affecting the person suffering, but the impacts of an eating disorder can be much more widespread. No one ever wants to see a...
3 Tips for Your Binge Eating Recovery Meal Plan
Raise your hand if the idea of meal planning feels exhausting! Maybe you’ve tried meal prepping before, but found it reminded you too much of past dieting experiences....
A Parent’s Guide to Eating Disorders in Teens
It’s hard being a teenager these days. The societal pressure to achieve, excel in school, and also balance a social life at the same time can feel very overwhelming. To...
How Body Checking Can Impair Your Recovery
Challenging body image beliefs is tough to do. We live in a society where we see different messages everywhere about bodies and how they “should” look. This might keep...
4 Common Eating Disorders in Athletes
What characteristics come to mind when you are asked to describe an athlete? Hardworking. Dedicated. Driven. Perfectionistic. Motivated. Disciplined. Committed....
Maryland Eating Disorder Resources
Finding local eating disorder help is hard. The internet is filled with blogs and recommendations. As well as other resources to look into. However, it can all feel...
What Does a Dietitian Do?
As any doctor will tell you, proper nutrition is a key component to living a long, healthy life. However, when pressed further, most doctors are unable to discuss what...
