by Bracha Halberstadt, MSW It's rarely about the food. Or the weight. Instead, eating disorders (EDs) are metaphors for what is going on...

Exhibit A: a child's leftover cookie. Mind you, we're talking about a real child and a real cookie. And it was a really good cookie. I...

Why is a dietitian writing about anxiety? Because it comes up in my office every day! Like it or not, anxiety and eating are intertwined....

What's your response when you hear the term "intuitive eating"? a) I get to eat what I want without having to follow a plan? A dream come...

brought to you by Dina Cohen CEDRD-S, Noa Miller RDN, Chani Goldberg RDN & Bracha Halberstadt, MSW Although celebrating in 2020 may be...

Do you ever feel like you're high maintenance? Not in terms of needing regular manis and pedis, but when it comes to your basic physical...

Not my idea, as you might've predicted. But now that Barbie was here, I figured I might as well make the most of it and turn her into a...

Flawsome: an individual who embraces their perceived flaws and knows they are awesome What you see above is a real customer in a real...

Keeping Safe and Sane with Food Allergies by Noa Miller If you have a kid with severe food allergies, you know the struggle well. On the...

Well, I'm sure you are, but probably not for the reasons you think. If you struggle with an eating disorder, you've probably had one or...

As a born-and-bred Canadian, fall has a special place in my heart. Winters are (obviously) COLD. And icy. And long. Spring and summer are...

Dear You, I forgive you for all the mean things you've said to me. I forgive you for your hatred. I forgive you for your disgust. I...

I get this question a lot, and I figure it's time to get an answer down on paper (or rather, screen). My hope is that I can help you...

Are you back at work onsite instead of at home? Do you have kids back at school? Maybe you're spending more time in the car now and have...

Do you ever feel like gaining or losing weight has become some kind of spectator sport? While your family and friends may hesitate before...

Whaaaat? A cozy eating disorder? That's ludicrous! At first glance, it certainly may seem so. An eating disorder can be a hellish...

It's not all tofu and kale (although it might be that, too). A healthy relationship with food means that eating revolves around life, and...

Oh yes, they do. When you're in what seems to be a never-ending struggle with an eating disorder, it can be hard to believe. But yes,...

Managing treats – or fun foods, as I like to call them – is something that many parents find tricky in general, but summertime brings its...

The river may not know where its going, but it always finds its way around the rocks. This is a beautiful image to keep in mind when...