The American Academy of Pediatrics have updated their recommendations on how to promote a healthy lifestyle. Continue reading
Author Archives: Justine M Roth MS, RD, CDN
Weight Watchers, I Think You’re Making a Big Mistake
One dietitian’s take on the new marketing campaign to teens. Continue reading
Where Do You Fall on the Eating Behavior Spectrum?
Eating behaviors can range from ‘normal’ or ‘healthy’ to ‘disordered’ or, at the far end of the continuum, ‘eating disordered’. Continue reading
Eat This AND That: Rethinking “Top Food” Lists
‘Eat this, not that.’ How about eat this AND that? Read here for more on the downside of overly simplistic messages about food. Continue reading
The Trick about Treats: Tips for Parents
There isn’t a magical, secret way to get your kids to have a healthy relationship with food. But thoughtfully navigating the common challenges of getting kids to eat well early will leave more time to focus on the other fun things you can do with your child; things that do not involve food. Continue reading
(Re)Defining Healthy
If you think that your current definition of healthy may not, in fact, be so healthy for you, consider redefining it. Continue reading