Beyond Nutrition Counseling, LLC

06/10/2025

Some pretty little flowers for the clients in my space today (and for me!). Plus a reminder to slow down, and smell the roses (or peonies).

02/27/2025

I had a client ask me today, can we "celebrate" Eating Disorders Awareness Week? And I think the answer is "yes"! ... Because the more we spread awareness and de-stigmatize eating disorders, the more people can recognize that they or their loved one has a problem and get care. And getting care means recovery, and recovery is ALWAYS a reason to celebrate!

Early detection matters, the time is now!

04/09/2024

Calling all Michiganders!

Dietitians bill for licensure, HB 4608, passed out of Senate committee and is moving to the general senate. Passing this bill allows RDs to be licensed to practice Medical Nutrition Therapy, protects the public and will likely lower healthcare costs AND improve access to care!

This is critical for my field of Eating Disorder Treatment!

Please fill out this action alert to send to urge your state Senators to vote YES, so we can get this to Gov. Whitmers desk and finally have licensure for RDNs.

I am writing to bring your attention to House Bill 4608, a crucial piece of legislation that has the potential to significantly impact healthcare in Michigan.  HB 4608 was introduced following extensive stakeholder engagement, and it...

03/21/2024

Need some extra support reaching those fear foods? That’s normal, but I can help! Reach out for meal support and meal exposures in addition to regular nutrition therapy.

02/15/2024

Snack attack! A pear, a cheese stick and popcorn with butter to round out a nutritionally dense and varied snack. Do you like pepper on your popcorn?

02/14/2024

Do boys really get eating disorders? You bet! Here's how to spot disorder.

For the longest time, researchers focused on diagnosing and treating girls, but that is changing.

02/06/2024

Great quick read warning about toxic diet messaging to our sweet girl scouts by their buyers. Please watch your words when buying these tasty treats from kids!

Kids as young as 5 learn entrepreneurship through Girl Scout cookie sales, but they may also be learning to worry about fat, calories, and weight. Here's what parents can do to protect their children.

01/23/2024

It was a pleasure to meet Senator Singh at his coffee hour this evening! Thank you for supporting dietitian licensure and our bill HB 4806!

For those of you who don’t know, HB 4806 would grant licensure to already credentialed dietitians in Michigan. We expect this would save healthcare dollars, protect the public and improve access to care! So to all my clients who are frustrated at poor insurance coverage, know I’m working on your behalf to make change!

01/09/2024

I have seen pineapple on sale a lot lately! Check out some surprising benefits pineapple can "bring to the table" ;)
https://www.health.com/pineapple-benefits-8384007

And to follow up, here is one of my favorite dinners made with pineapple by Budget Bytes (one of my all time fave food blogs)
https://www.budgetbytes.com/sheet-pan-bbq-meatballs/

Pineapple is a delicious and nutritious fruit, offering benefits that extend to many areas of health and wellness.

12/05/2023

How did Thanksgiving eating go for you? See my tips and tricks for your best holiday eating

Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, butter, holiday cookies, brie and jam, oh my! To some, holiday foods sound nothing short of heavenly. To others, holiday foods feel scary and stressful. Maybe you’re caught in between.  How can we frame our minds around the upcoming holidays? How do we know

08/31/2023

I’ve got a work buddy today, how about you? Double tap if you 💗 cats! 🐱

08/05/2023

Summer time lunch idea- bagel tuna melt with cheese, a peach and some pickles! ☀️😋🍑