We are thrilled to announce that we have expanded our services and added a recovery coach to our practice! Meet our newest team member, Vanessa Huynh. Vanessa graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2019 with a BS in Food Nutrition and Dietetics.
Read More10 Principles of Nutrition Science
We live in a world of readily available information about food and nutrition. Many celebrities, influencers, and self-described fitness junkies promote supplements and food ideologies centered around weight loss without understanding the adverse effects on overall, long-term health. Below are the 10 principles of nutrition science to provide you with a base understanding of our nutritional requirements.
Read MoreFeatured in Shape Magazine Article - What Is Body Neutrality, Exactly?
Recently, Casey had the privilege of being quoted in the Shape magazine article, “What Is Body Neutrality, Exactly?” Written by Iris Goldsztajn, the article discusses how the body positivity movement is primarily concerned with accepting your appearance while body neutrality is more about viewing your body in a holistic manner.
Read MoreDebunking Diet Culture
Debunking Diet Culture: A 6-Week Group to Start Healing Your Relationship With Food & Your Body
Join registered dietitian Tess Patterson to decode and break down diet culture’s sneaky lies and begin to embrace the freedom that comes with inclusivity and liberation of food rules.
Read MoreThe Year of Mental Health
It’s that time of year again when people start looking at their lives and thinking about what they want to improve. We’ve all heard someone say, “New year, new me.” Something about the start of a new year gives people hope of a fresh start. Year after year people make resolutions focused on physical changes such as cutting out sugar, losing weight, and exercising more. So why do only 8% of people stick to their resolutions?
Read MoreSocial Media and Body Image
Social media is a fundamental form of communication for so many of us. Especially after living through a pandemic, we can all agree that it has provided a unique way to connect with others. While there are many positive outcomes of social media, it’s also important to recognize and address the potential harms, including a negative body image.
Read MoreOrthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession with Healthy Food
The phrase ‘clean eating’ was coined in 1997 and has become the societal staple of a healthy lifestyle over the course of two decades. The sneaky thing about this phrase is that ‘diet’ is missing from the end. It sounds reasonable on the surface, flexible meals focused on fresh, natural ingredients with no foods off limits. However, if you look closer no food groups are off limits but many foods are restricted. Some of these restrictions include: no refined or processed foods like white pasta, flour, and rice, little red meat intake, and no added sugar.
Read More10 Tips to Surviving the Holiday Dinner Table
The holiday rush begins with Halloween and does not really slow until after the new year. Media, marketing, and cultural messages pertaining to the festivities begin to flood our lives. On one hand we are encouraged to pig out on candy, stuff ourselves with pie, but then we are told to vow complete change in habits and become the best (looking) version of ourselves. What a confusing roller coaster of sentiment….
Read MoreWhy Willpower Isn't the Answer
Why Willpower Isn’t the Answer - Dallas Nutritional Counseling, Casey Bonano RD, LD, CEDRD #dallasnutritionalcounseling #dallasdietitian #antidiet #caseybonanord #nondietapproach #nondietdietitian #intuitiveeating #nutrition #dietitian #dallasdietitian #eatingdisorder #disorderedeating #recovery #hope #mindfuleating
Read MoreGhosts, Goblins, and Candy Galore
Ghosts, Goblins, and Candy Galore - Food For Thought - Dallas Nutritional Counseling #caseybonanoRD #dallasnutritionalcounseling #dallasdietitian #DFWRD #halloween #survivingthecandybowl #intuitiveeating #nondietnutrition #carbfatpro #holidays #eatingdisorderdietitian
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