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By Jennifer Kreatsoulas, PhD, C-IAYT, FounderMany years ago, during a rocky time in my recovery, I read The Paris Wife, a fictionalized account of Hadley Richardson’s marriage to the famous American author Ernest Hemingway, by Paula McClain. I’ve been in love with Paris ever since visiting that magical city for the first and only time (so far) in 2010. Admittedly, I was much more interested in reading about Paris than Hadley or Hemingway. This book offered me an escape to the beauty, charm, and poetic existence I remember of Paris.After becoming pregnant, Hadley describes her body in positively astounding terms. Full…
The festive season is upon us and our excitement is on an all-time high. After celebrating Navratri, Durga Puja, Karwa Chauth, we are now celebrating the festival of lights – Diwali. One of the most significant festivals among the Hindus, Diwali (or Deepavali) is celebrated across India with much fun and enthusiasm. And food plays a significant role in the celebrations. While it is difficult to say no to festive delicacies, healthy eating often goes for a toss during this time of the year. However, fret not! You don’t need to completely let go of your favourite treats during the…
Eating Disorder Treatment Market Overview Bulimia and eating disorder treatment companies provide a holistic approach that addresses the psychological, medical, and nutritional issues related to disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. It typically involves a multidisciplinary team that conducts comprehensive assessments and utilizes cognitive behavioral and family-based therapies. Nutritional rehabilitation aims to restore healthy eating habits, often with the help of registered dietitians. Medical management may include medications and regular health monitoring. Support groups and ongoing aftercare are vital for sustained recovery. Early intervention and personalized treatment strategies are key to improving outcomes and reducing health risks. Market Drivers…
Helena high schools expect to receive new healthy food options by the end of the year or the beginning of 2025, not from hands of kitchen employees, but from vending machines. Robert Worthy, Sodexo manager for Helena Public Schools, poses for a photo in the Helena Middle School cafeteria in December 2023. THOM BRIDGE, Independent Record Robert Worthy, Helena Public Schools Sodexo manager, said his team wanted to give kids healthier options in school outside of the cafeteria.The $15,000 machines that take roughly four to six weeks to make will be filled with freshly made food supplied by the district’s…
The Invest Atlanta Board of Directors has approved $2.6 million to fund projects that will increase availability of healthy, affordable food and help to combat food insecurity. The investments will improve access to fresh food and decrease food insecurity in communities with more than 11,000 residents living with limited access to groceries. The projects will create more than $53.8 million in economic impact for the city while creating or preserving 226 jobs in low-income neighborhoods. “Our Administration is committed to ensuring that all Atlantans should have access to fresh, affordable food in their communities,” said Mayor Andre Dickens and Board Chair of Invest Atlanta. “Ensuring access to fresh food is not just a matter of nourishment; it…
Photo: Public domain Disordered eating isn’t always easy to detect yet it affects about 30 percent of teen girls, 15 percent of teen boys and many in the transgender population. So what are the warning signs that a young person has an unhealthy relationship with food? Parents should look out for not only what a teenager is or is not eating, but also any rigid rules around food or irritability at meal times, clinical psychologist Catherine Gallagher said. “Have they become picky or they’re restricting their food types? Are they cutting up food into tiny pieces? Are they weighing food?…
Deli meats, grab-and-go salads and frozen meals are staples of the modern American diet — convenient and inexpensive options that shoppers readily toss into their carts during grocery runs.But after hundreds of those products were flagged in major listeria-related recalls recently, nervous consumers have been left to scour their refrigerators for potentially tainted food as government inspectors try to piece together how the problems began.Listeria contamination at a BrucePac processing plant this month and a deadly multistate outbreak linked to Boar’s Head liverwurst over the summer led to the sweeping recalls. All told, about 20 million pounds of meat and…
To undergo the painful process of self-reflection regarding an eating disorder, and then follow that up with the gut-wrenching vulnerability of asking for help, is a process that should only be met with a simple answer: let’s get you the help you need.However, the unfortunate reality is that, for many people, this terrifying request only brings more questions.Where might we have to go to access care?How will we afford it?Will insurance offer any financial support?Will there be openings with any providers? Once these questions are posed, the process of finding suitable care becomes somewhat of a long-winded word problem:There are 100…
In recent years, there has been an increase in cultural awareness surrounding Neurodiverse individuals. Neurodivergent is a term that encompasses conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia and Tourette’s Syndrome to name a few. It emphasizes that neurological differences are natural variations of the brain rather than deficits. At Center for Discovery, we recognize that Neurodivergent individuals require treatment approaches that address potential sensory processing issues, executive functioning difficulties and social engagement challenges that may be impacting their relationship with food and their bodies. For this very reason, we have launched a Neurodivergent+ Affinity Group! The…
Need to grab a meal on the go? Join the club. In the U.S, 50% of consumers eat fast food at least twice a week—and the number is increasing thanks to rising grocery costs. But fast food meals can be a nutrition nightmare, containing an average of 1,193 calories, 2,110 milligrams of sodium, 68 grams of sugar and 14 grams of saturated fat. That’s nearly the recommended daily limit of sodium for adults, and more than the daily limit of saturated fat—just in one meal. Too much saturated fat, sugar, and sodium is linked to heart disease. And eating too many…