Zinc Taste Test: How Do You Know if You Are Getting Enough?
What is zinc and why do we need it? A zinc taste test, or other types of monitoring for a zinc deficiency, can be a helpful tool considering zinc is an essential mineral involved in so many body processes. Zinc is needed for processes like immune function, growth and development, blood sugar regulation, wound healing […]
7 Myths About Overcoming Binge Eating
Binge eating disorder is the most common, and most misunderstood eating disorder. Culturally and medically, there are many myths about binge eating that keep people who are struggling from getting the help and treatment they need to heal. Overcoming binge eating disorder is possible when you work with professionals who understand that binge eating is a […]
Nutrition Behavior Screening Tool for Eating Disorders
Have you noticed your loved one behaving differently around food? Perhaps they’ve been eating less than usual or finding excuses to skip meals. Maybe you’ve noticed that they never eat their favorite foods anymore, or they have become fearful of gaining weight. You want to help, but you feel worried and confused. To understand what […]
Diabulimia: The intersection of eating disorders and diabetes
What is diabulimia? Diabulimia is a type of eating disorder that afflicts individuals with type 1 diabetes. Someone with diabulimia will manipulate their insulin doses to facilitate weight loss. It is estimated that up to 30% of the 1.3 million Americans with type 1 diabetes intentionally mismanage their insulin to attempt to lose weight. Taking less insulin […]
4 Tips to Manage Night Eating Syndrome
What is Night Eating Syndrome? Night eating syndrome (NES) is a sleep and eating disorder. It is characterized by extreme hunger in the evenings, with 25% or more of your daily caloric intake happening after dinner and at least two nighttime eating events. NES is different from binge eating disorder, in that individuals with NES experience […]
Top Feeding Tube Tips
Being told that you need a feeding tube is without a doubt, terrifying. Most people don’t know much about tube feeding and feel very intimidated by the idea of it. But the truth is that tube feeding can be an integral part of treatment for various conditions and can allow an individual to get the […]