I recently had the pleasure of interviewing someone whose work I’ve long admired on social media: Oona Hanson. She specializes in addressing diet culture and eating disorders, two topics that are so important—and often challenging—to discuss. In this post, I’m...
Last week at the office, a recurring theme among my clients were body thoughts and body non-acceptance. While I support people in various areas of health—like digestive issues, heart disease, or navigating perimenopause—our conversations last week centered around the...
If you or a loved one has been referred to a formal treatment for a diagnosed eating disorder, you might have a lot of questions. It can be especially confusing to navigate the stages of treatment offered. Each program is unique, but the level system is generally the...
What is the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating? In our society nutrition misinformation surrounds us. It’s hard to escape the chatter around the newest fad diet or casual conversations about the “will-power” needed to stick to a strict...
We’ve often heard that our clients didn’t know what to expect when they first met with a registered dietitian (RD). At McDaniel Nutrition, it’s important to us that you feel as comfortable as possible before heading in to your first appointment. Our...
Has your relationship with food or exercise been impacted by COVID? As we emerge out of our COVID fog, we may be noticing our relationship with food and/or changed during this time. For some, this past 14 months has either provided opportunities for shedding a...
