by Libby Parker | Feb 23, 2019 | Food Facts, Health, Healthy Living, Nutrition Education
A question I keep getting is, “when can we talk about specific foods?” With all the “super foods” for health/weight loss/etc, everyone wants a magic bullet. But, it’s not that simple. There are other things we need to consider before we...
by Libby Parker | Dec 7, 2018 | Eating Disorder, Healthy Living, Nutrition Education
Oh, boy, I’ve been there. Stuck in the house with extended family for days on end as the cold weather keeps you from getting away. Aunt Mabel is commenting on your weight. Cousin Jerry is touting the new diet he is on… and, All. The. Food! Breathe. You can do...
by Libby Parker | Aug 26, 2018 | Healthy Living, Nutrition Education
With everyone and their brother having an opinion on how to eat or live a healthy life, how do you discern if information is legitimate?It is important to remember that nutrition is a science, and not an opinion. And, scientific facts are allowed to change as we...
by Libby Parker | Jul 31, 2018 | Dancer Nutrition, Habits, Nutrition Education
The concept of choreographing meals is one that I came up with when working with a client. As a dancer, I like to bring art and creativity to my work with eating disorders. Here is a fun way of looking at food if you are stuck in a food rut. Learn about the...
by Libby Parker | Mar 13, 2018 | Eating Disorder, Nutrition Education
By: Lauren GoetteLauren Goette received her B.S. in Psychology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo June 2017, and plans to become a licensed professional counselor in the future. Having personally struggled with anorexia, Lauren has become an advocate for mental health,...
by Libby Parker | Mar 10, 2018 | Dancer Nutrition, Healthy Living, Nutrition Education
As a RD, I have gotten so many questions about the fad diet du jour: the “Keto” or “Ketogenic” diet. I finally decided to just write down the research in a reader-friendly version. Additional video on the history and use of the ketogenic diet...
