Is recovery from an eating disorder possible?

I definitely believe recovery is possible. I know it is possible. Just yesterday my client reported “I never knew if I could be free but now I am.” She was referring to her past eating disorder and speaking about the freedom of the eating disorder talk and thoughts that used to consume her mentally.  Unfortunately, [...] Read more »

Yummy Popcorn

Popcorn is a great snack. It is naturally high in fiber and free of trans and or saturated fats. The key is to find popcorn that hasn’t been dressed, salted and buttered by food companies. Your best option is to pop your own corn kernels in an air popper. If time and space are an [...] Read more »

Meal Modeling Summer Session

Meal Modeling Summer Session Dinner and Dinner Meal Support Group Every other Tuesday, 6:15 pm to 8pm Facilitated by Laura Cipullo, RD, CDE 80 University Place New York, NY 10003 For women ages 18 and older Laura Cipullo Whole Nutrition Services offers clients working on recovery the opportunity to have a balanced dinner meal in a [...] Read more »

Say no to the “Clean Plate Club.”

Many of my readers find portion control to be quite daunting. You may hear the message that a portion is 3 oz of protein, 1 cup of grain plus 1.5 cup cooked vegetable. You think I can not eat that little amount and therefore you feel frustrated and eat even more. Don’t feel bad or overwhelmed. You [...] Read more »

Get Connected with Kinected.

Mindful movement that is not overly stressful on the body can be a compliment to your normal routine. Pilates is my favorite type of mindful movement. I recommend finding a Pilates studio such as Kinected that teaches Pilates with a positive body awareness approach rather than focusing on burning calories. If you know of any other [...] Read more »

Picky Eater Solution – ZOKU Quick Pop Maker

Do your children eat fruit? Do they only like fruit flavored foods rather than the real thing? If this sounds like your child, here is a possible solution. Make real fruit ice pops by blending fresh fruit with a tiny bit a water and agave. Use the ZOKU – QUICK POP MAKER: Pour your real [...] Read more »

Practice Being Imperfect

Eating and food is not meant to be perfect. Balance your eating and foods with intuition and smart decisions. Read more »