When summer temperatures rise, staying hydrated becomes more important than ever. Sometimes it's nice to have something a little more exciting in your glass, whether that helps you drink more water or you’re looking for alcohol alternative fun drinks. Hydrating mocktails can add flavor, variety, and enjoyment to your fluid intake while making summer gatherings feel a bit more festive! Many of these drinks use ingredients with naturally high water content, such as watermelon,

A recent Instagram post went up briefly talking about neuroplasticity as it pertains to eating disorder (ED) recovery. But it seemed like a topic worth expanding on a bit more, so here we go! First and foremost, EDs are not simply “bad habits” or a lack of willpower; they are deeply reinforced mental health illnesses. Over time, restrictive eating, bingeing, purging, compulsive movement, and food/body obsession strengthen neural pathways that make these behaviors feel automat

With Earth Day last week, it felt like a good time to do a round up of some more sustainable kitchen favorites. If you’re hoping to be more sustainable in your home, it’s important to remember we don’t need to overhaul everything, just start with a few easy swaps that reduce waste and are simple to stick with. Bonus points that a lot of these things become more cost effective over time because you’re buying less of single use items. And great to support your meal plan and pre

If you’re lucky enough to have a Trader Joe’s near you, you know a lot of their products go viral for good reason. A previous blog post highlighted some TJs favs and snack/meal ideas at that time so we’re at it again today with some of the new and featured products as of spring 2026. Maybe you’ll find a new favorite too! Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins: Trader Joe’s has some seriously tasty muffins. This is a brand new flavor that is delicious! Pair it with some eggs and berries

When people hear “binge eating,” they often assume it’s about emotional eating or a lack of self-control. While emotional eating can be helpful to address, new research shows just how nuanced someone’s struggling with binge eating can be based on any food insecurity. A 2025 study in the International Journal of Eating Disorders looked at adults who experience both food insecurity (not always having reliable access to enough food) and recurrent binge eating. What they found

Umami is known as the “fifth taste,” following the better known sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. It’s described as a rich, satisfying flavor; in cooking, it’s what makes food feel deep, hearty, and complete. Umami is essential for building flavor and adds depth and richness, helping dishes taste more balanced and full. Without it, food can feel flat even when seasoned well. This can be an area to explore if you’re looking to up your at home cooking game (or if you already feel

To round out this years National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDAW), here’s a post on some tips to navigate what to do if you suspect a loved one may be struggling with an eating disorder (ED) or disordered eating. For more on relevant statistics about EDs please visit https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/statistics/ If you’re worried that someone you care about may be struggling with an ED or disordered eating, it’s normal to feel unsure about what to say. The most i

This time of year it’s typical to crave meals that are warm and comforting especially if you live somewhere where it’s still the dead of winter. However, it’s common for discussions in appointments with clients to circulate around boredom around the same go-to meals or meals lacking that sense of satisfaction and/or comfort. Lunch in particular can be a tough one, especially if you’re short on time for lunch and/or have to pack a lunch to consume outside of your home any give

Fiber is trending, similar to protein and probiotics (and seen in this recent blog post talking about “fibermaxxing”), however most Americans still do not get enough. And that may be because of not completely understanding what fiber actually is, why it matters, and how to get more of it without having to use products loaded up with added fiber versus focusing on sources of it that we are already eating and enjoying. And is “trendy” as it seems on social media, it’s much mo

If you’ve been following the blog here, you’re likely familiar with the every so often post rounding up social media food trends and giving them a Registered Dietitian thumbs up or down. So here’s the first edition of 2026! Starbucks “Grilled Cheese Hack” This hack is actually pretty great as the end result is a complete meal! In these viral videos, you’ll see someone ordering the grilled cheese sandwich and an order of egg bites from Starbucks to make their own breakfast san