Using the Ellyn Satter Approach: Feeding Children

April 18, 2016 by simplynutrition

As a parent, it can be challenging to know what your responsibilities are when it comes to your child’s eating. Today I am going to discuss Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding. If you haven’t already, I recommend reading her book Your Child’s Weight Helping Without Harming. Her guidelines provide a way to create a positive relationship between you are your child. Ellyn is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Family Therapist. She created the Satter Feeding Dynamics Read more [...]

Tis the Season: Fruits and Vegetables in Season Now

April 14, 2016 by simplynutrition

We are well on our way into this spring season! It can be useful to know what fruits and vegetables are in season because that is when they typically taste the best. Also, fruits and vegetables that are picked during their peak can contain a few extra of those vitamins and minerals which is an added bonus! Buying in season can help you slim down the cost of your groceries. If you are wanting to buy produce that is not in season and doesn’t look as fresh from the produce section, consider buying Read more [...]

Orthorexia: What is it and why is it unhealthy?

April 11, 2016 by simplynutrition

Did you know that it can be unhealthy to have an obsession with eating healthy? Orthorexia is a health condition that involves an individual having an unhealthy obsession with eating foods they label as healthy. Is orthorexia an eating disorder? Orthorexia is not currently recognized as a clinical diagnosis in the DSM-5. It does however have similar characteristics that you may see in an individual with an eating disorder. The similarity is found in the obsession factor. An individual may live Read more [...]