Nutrition and athletic performance often go hand in hand. While it’s typical to see athletes watching and managing what they eat, consuming fewer calories than their body requires to perform at their activity level can lead to a very serious condition know as  Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S), or what had previously been know […]

We often talk about how healing your relationship with food involves tuning into your body’s cues and responding in a supportive way. But what happens when those cues feel… quiet? If you’ve ever thought, “what do I eat when I’m not hungry?” you’re not alone. Many people, especially those in eating disorder recovery, chronic dieting, […]

When you’re recovering from an eating disorder or healing after years of dieting and restriction, your body and mind begin to restore in ways that are both powerful and, at times, uncomfortable. Physical changes—like shifts in weight, shape, or muscle tone—are not random or “out of control.” They are signs that your body is receiving […]

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) affects how people experience food, often limiting them to a small selection of “safe” foods that feel manageable to eat. If you or someone you care about is navigating ARFID, you already know that expanding food variety isn’t as simple as “just try new things.” The sensory sensitivities, fear of […]

Many kids tend to be fussy or picky eaters and avoid certain foods because of taste or texture preference. As parents and clinicians, it can be hard to distinguish between picky eating and an eating disorder that requires treatment such as Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder or ARFID. Knowing how to distinguish picky eating from something […]