Family Nutrition Center of Florida

04/20/2026

Compassion takes a front row seat in my practice, and that’s intentional.

Because change doesn’t happen through shame, guilt, or pressure.
It happens when you feel safe enough to be honest about your struggles… and supported enough to do something different.

So many of my clients come to me feeling like they’ve “failed” at food.
But the truth? They were just never given the tools, understanding, or space to learn their bodies.

In our work together, we replace judgment with curiosity.
We slow things down.
We listen instead of criticizing.

Because when you approach yourself with compassion, everything shifts, including your choices, your mindset, and your ability to create lasting change.

You don’t need more discipline.
You need a space where you’re understood 💛

Compassion is one of the cornerstones of my practice. What does it mean to practice with compassion? Compassion is a powerful force that can transform not only our relationships with others but also our inner world.

04/14/2026

Hot take:

If your eating is based on rules… you’re not actually in control.

You’re just following a different kind of diet.

Let’s change that.

04/12/2026

Thank you ABC News for shedding light on this often under diagnosed, misunderstood eating disorder.

04/11/2026

🔥 Meet Your Dietitian 🔥

Hi, I’m Suzi, a registered dietitian and professional myth-buster when it comes to nutrition.

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of:

➡️ “I’ll start over Monday.”
➡️ Being “good” all day, then losing control at night
➡️ Trying every diet and somehow blaming yourself when it doesn’t work…

Yeah. We’re not doing that here anymore.

I don’t do cookie-cutter meal plans.
I don’t hand you a list of “good” and “bad” foods.
And I definitely don’t expect perfection.

What do I do?
✔️ Call out the diet culture BS keeping you stuck
✔️ Help you shut down the food noise (without white-knuckling it)
✔️ Teach you how to eat again (with no guilt or shame!)
✔️ Help you build habits that actually fit your real life

I work with women who are DONE with:
💥 Yo-yo dieting
💥 Obsessing over food
💥 Feeling out of control around eating
💥 Thinking their body is the problem

And let me be clear:

🚫You don’t need more discipline.
✔️You need a better strategy.

Whether you’re navigating an eating disorder, disordered eating, menopause, or just feel completely lost with food… I’ve got you. But I’m also going to challenge you, because staying stuck isn’t an option anymore.

If you’re ready for real change (not another “plan”), you’re in the right place.

👀 And if you’re not sure you’re ready for 1:1, but know you need accountability… stay tuned. Something’s coming.

👇 Drop a 🔥 if you’re DONE starting over.

04/10/2026

It’s concerning to see GLP-1 medications prescribed in situations where they may not be clinically appropriate. In my own practice, I’ve encountered cases where individuals with low BMI have advocated for these prescriptions despite not meeting medical criteria.

At Family Nutrition Center, we support clients currently taking GLP-1s by helping them navigate their nutritional needs while emphasizing sustainable behavior change.

In the majority of cases, GLP-1 medications are not appropriate for individuals with an active eating disorder. In select cases, a low-dose GLP-1 may help reduce “food noise” in clients with binge eating disorder, creating space to engage more effectively in therapeutic work. This decision is made only after a careful, comprehensive evaluation under the close supervision of a qualified, multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure the potential benefits outweigh the risks.

These are powerful medications that require careful consideration. They should not be prescribed casually, as there are meaningful, real-world implications associated with their use.

I hope this poor girl has stepped away from the limelight and is getting the care she deserves.

"I just wanted a fresher look more fitted to my body," the 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star says in a video shared by her plastic surgeon

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

04/01/2026

Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Passover!

Dietitian tips to enjoy the holiday while keeping "things moving." 😉
Try to hit that recommended goal of 25 (women) - 35 (men) grams of fiber per day.
If you are new to fiber, go slow! And don't forget to hydrate!

Fluid + Fiber = 😄

While most whole grains are forbidden on Passover, there are still excellent sources you can eat to hit that fiber goal.
Some examples include:
fresh fruit, vegetables, potatoes, quinoa, whole wheat matzo, and dried fruit.

All signs point to Spring: the sun is shining brightly, trees are awash in their leafy splendor and, most notably, boxes of Matzo begin to line most supermarket shelves. As a child, I always looked forward to Passover. It meant Seder dinner with Nana’s stove-top apple kugel and nut cake, Afikomen ...

04/01/2026

Passover can be a challenge for individuals struggling with an eating disorder.
It is vital to develop strategies for celebrating the holiday in whatever way feels safest.

Discover how to navigate Passover with mindfulness and compassion, especially for those with eating disorders.

03/26/2026

In the last 35 years of practice. I have made a significant shift in how I support clients.
I stopped teaching from a calorie perspective.
Why? After all, calorie counting can feel like a stable place to live your life, but what you are actually doing is relying on an arbitrary number to make food choices for you.

Calorie counting can be a useful tool in some contexts, but it has several important limitations, both physiologically and behaviorally:

1. It assumes all calories are equal
Not all calories affect the body the same way. Protein, fat, and carbohydrates differ in how they impact satiety, hormones, digestion, and metabolism. A 300-calorie meal of protein and fiber will be processed very differently from 300 calories of refined sugar.

2. It ignores hunger and fullness cues
Relying strictly on numbers can disconnect people from internal signals like hunger, fullness, and satisfaction, cues that are essential for long-term regulation and health.

3. Calorie needs aren’t static
Your body’s energy needs fluctuate daily based on activity, stress, sleep, hormones, and health status. A fixed calorie target doesn’t account for this variability.

4. Tracking isn’t accurate
Food labels can legally be off by up to ~20%, portion sizes are often misestimated, and calorie-tracking apps rely on imperfect databases. Even meticulous tracking can be significantly inaccurate.

5. It overlooks food quality
Focusing only on calories can lead to choosing lower-calorie but less nourishing foods, while missing out on nutrients like fiber, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats.

6. It can negatively impact mental health
For many people, calorie counting becomes obsessive, stressful, or guilt-inducing. It can increase anxiety around food and, in some cases, contribute to disordered eating patterns.

7. It doesn’t account for absorption differences
The body doesn’t absorb all calories equally. Factors like gut health, food preparation, and fiber content influence how many calories are actually absorbed.

8. It’s hard to sustain long-term
Tracking everything you eat is time-consuming and often not realistic for most people to maintain indefinitely.

Bottom line:
Calorie awareness can sometimes provide structure, but it’s not a complete or fully reliable way to guide eating. A more sustainable approach usually includes paying attention to hunger/fullness, food quality, satisfaction, and overall patterns—not just numbers.

03/26/2026

PSA: Hunger cues are there for a reason!
Promoting the narrative of hunger suppression is pushing disordered eating.

03/25/2026

I was recently quoted in Verywell Health, sharing my go-to drink at Starbucks ☕️

I’m all about keeping things simple and sustainable and yes, that includes my beverage order. You don’t need anything fancy to enjoy your daily cup.

My pick? A classic Mint Majesty tea—no added sugar, soothing, and a great option for digestion.

This is exactly what I teach my clients: you can absolutely enjoy your favorite routines while still supporting your health. It’s not about restriction, it’s about intention.

Check out the full article here: 👇

Dietitians reveal the healthiest Starbucks drinks they actually order on repeat, plus simple tips to make your go-to coffee order better for your health.

03/20/2026

I recently told a friend I signed up for a challah baking class.
Her response? “Wait… YOU eat challah?”

That reaction stuck with me, because it’s not uncommon.
So many women have been taught to fear foods like challah… to label carbohydrates as “bad,” “fattening,” or something to avoid at all costs.

But challah is not just bread, it’s a ritual, a rhythm, a pause in the chaos of the week. The act of baking challah invites intention: measuring, mixing, kneading… slowing down enough to be present. Each braid tells a story — of connection, of continuity, of something bigger than ourselves.

For many Jews, challah is deeply spiritual. It represents nourishment not just for the body, but for the soul. The separation of a small piece of dough (a mitzvah called hafrashat challah) is a moment to reflect, to give, to ground ourselves in gratitude.

Challah reminds us:
To rest.
To gather.
To give thanks.
To begin again.
It’s more than what we eat.

It’s how we connect to tradition, to each other, and to something holy.