A few weeks ago, I participated in a focus group of healthcare professionals for the purpose of designing an awareness campaign for eating disorders. The dialogue got me thinking about the forces underlying food and body obsessions, and what drives them. While the causes of disordered eating are diverse, complex, and multifaceted, one of the … More Ladies, Let’s Stop Talking About Dieting
Last year, the FDA started requiring certain restaurants to post calorie counts over menu counters to “educate” consumers about their eating. While I certainly believe that education is important in empowering consumers to make choices that honor their health, I’m not convinced that calorie counts should be considered “helpful information.” Here’s why: 1. Calorie Counts … More The Problem with Restaurant Calorie Counts
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and enjoyed celebrating with your loved ones! We were traveling this year to visit some family that lives in Tennessee. It was my first time visiting the south, and it was a blast. We had a wonderful, restful week, celebrating Christ and spending time with each other. … More 10 Healthy Resolutions That Don’t Involve Food
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