Struggling with an eating disorder (ED) is so much more than having difficulty consuming food. Disordered eating and eating disorders are complex and multi-faceted, impacting an individual physically, mentally and emotionally. Given this, treatment for eating disorders requires a multidisciplinary approach –  meaning a wide spectrum of eating disorder specialists to address each area affected […]

Here at NourishRX we are proud to call ourselves non-diet dietitians. However, we also recognize that it can cause a bit of confusion – how can one be a dietitian and be not prescribe something in our own job title? We totally get it, and want to explain a little more about what it means […]

Is it the norm for you, your child, or someone you know to experience sensory challenges with food, forget to eat, or take a long time to eat due to getting easily distracted? While this doesn’t necessarily mean there’s an eating disorder at play, it could mean something else that would be important to recognize: […]

Here at NourishRX, we know that it can be extremely challenging for a caregiver to know how to best support their child who has autism, or is suspected to have autism, with their feeding difficulties.  While feeding difficulties do not impact all children, it should be noted that it is estimated that children with autism […]

What was the messaging around food in your house growing up? Not surprisingly, our relationship with food begins at birth as food is a necessity for survival. Children learn to understand the world as they develop, looking to their parental figures for guidance around how to interact with food.  The messaging that is communicated in […]