Van Dusen Nutrition

Van Dusen Nutrition Van Dusen Nutrition® is an inclusive center for nutrition and movement that sees children, adolescents and adults.

As we light the menorah, we’re also honoring food as tradition, resilience, and care.Wishing our community a Hanukkah fi...
12/15/2025

As we light the menorah, we’re also honoring food as tradition, resilience, and care.

Wishing our community a Hanukkah filled with light, support, and permission to enjoy. ❤️

Holiday reminder: it’s not about how you look; it’s about the memories that you’re in.Presence over perfection. Always. ...
12/07/2025

Holiday reminder: it’s not about how you look; it’s about the memories that you’re in.
Presence over perfection. Always.

With the holidays in full swing (and dieting ads everywhere) it’s easy to feel disconnected from your body. After years ...
12/05/2025

With the holidays in full swing (and dieting ads everywhere) it’s easy to feel disconnected from your body. After years of pressure, comparison, and unrealistic expectations, knowing where to begin with body respect can feel overwhelming.

If this resonates, here are 5 gentle steps to start today:

- Self-gratitude: Instead of picking apart your reflection, pause and appreciate what your body does for you. It has carried you through every challenge and every joy.
- Self-care: Let self-care reinforce that gratitude. Even a small daily or weekly commitment is a reminder that you are worth your own time.
- Throw out the scale: It can’t measure your health, happiness, or worth. You deserve more than a number.
- Stop body checking: Each time you choose not to zoom in on “flaws,” you make room for peace.
- Revamp your closet: Wear clothes that honor who you are right now - not a past version or a future ideal.
- Stop comparing: Comparison only dims the qualities you’ve worked hard to build and cherish.

Respecting your body isn’t about instantly loving every part of it. It’s choosing kindness, again and again, until your body starts to feel like home.

For many, Thanksgiving can bring up complex feelings around food.Our clinicians created a few supportive tips to help yo...
11/26/2025

For many, Thanksgiving can bring up complex feelings around food.

Our clinicians created a few supportive tips to help you move through the holiday with more ease and stay connected to what matters most: your recovery, your loved ones, and gratitude.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at VDN.

Our dietitians, Jenna and Nicky, had a wonderful time at .nido’s Provider Appreciation Dinner - connecting with leaders ...
11/20/2025

Our dietitians, Jenna and Nicky, had a wonderful time at .nido’s Provider Appreciation Dinner - connecting with leaders in the field and learning about the powerful research MNA is advancing.

Eating disorders affect people from all backgrounds. Staying up-to-date on the latest evidence helps us provide the compassionate, informed care our clients deserve.

With the holidays right around the corner, two things are certain: Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” will be eve...
11/19/2025

With the holidays right around the corner, two things are certain: Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” will be everywhere, and so will a new diet ad every other day.

Soon our feeds will be filled with “New Year, New Me” posts and “How to Lose 15 lbs in 10 Days” promises - messages that can easily take over our thoughts. But what they won’t tell you is that dieting often leads to weight cycling, which can be harmful to your health.

This refers to the repeated pattern of losing weight, gaining it back, and starting over again - often triggered by chronic dieting. This cycle can be psychologically damaging, convincing us that we are the problem instead of the unsustainable methods we’re sold. It also carries real physical consequences.

Research shows that chronic weight cycling can:

- Increase the risk of heart disease, overall mortality, osteoporosis, and likelihood of binge eating
- Lead to more muscle loss than fat loss
- Contribute to the development of certain cancers

And ultimately… lead to more weight gain over time.

You are not the problem this holiday season. Prioritize your well-being, and don’t let diet culture steal your joy.

Even as kids, we start learning which bodies are celebrated and which are not. The standards keep shifting, and we’re le...
11/13/2025

Even as kids, we start learning which bodies are celebrated and which are not. The standards keep shifting, and we’re left asking, “Will I ever be enough?”

But here’s the thing: studies show we judge ourselves more harshly than anyone else does. Maybe it’s time to give ourselves the same grace we give others.

You may have been victim to a diet, or two, or three.... and why wouldn't you? The diet business, which is a multi-billi...
11/07/2025

You may have been victim to a diet, or two, or three.... and why wouldn't you? The diet business, which is a multi-billion-dollar industry, lives in our bookshelves, our phones, computers, and amongst our loved ones; however, this industry thrives off of the "failure" of its clients.

Diets promise attractive, quick results but often include a level of deprivation that is far from sustainable, leading to an astounding statistic that the industry doesn't want you to know: 95% of them fail.

One of the biggest factors that contribute to binge eating and/or overeating is this vicious dieting cycle. The deprivation put forth by various diets increases one's food cravings and intensifies the morality we have around food choices. This increases one's likelihood of overeating/binging, negative self-image, and probability of entering what seems like this never-ending cycle.

Eating is not a crime. It’s not a moral issue. It’s normal.Our society has turned nourishing our bodies into a constant ...
11/05/2025

Eating is not a crime. It’s not a moral issue. It’s normal.

Our society has turned nourishing our bodies into a constant mental struggle - but nourishment is a human right, rather than a moral test.

You deserve and need food.

Jenna and Nicky are really enjoying the pumpkin patch in Needham! Check it out and support your local business! ...
10/15/2025

Jenna and Nicky are really enjoying the pumpkin patch in Needham! Check it out and support your local business!

🥞 A simple, satisfying start to the day — protein, fiber, and color all on one plate. Fueling your body well doesn’t hav...
10/07/2025

🥞 A simple, satisfying start to the day — protein, fiber, and color all on one plate. Fueling your body well doesn’t have to be complicated!

Pizza night 🍕This slice is topped with arugula, creamy cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic for a balance of flavor, fiber,...
09/30/2025

Pizza night 🍕
This slice is topped with arugula, creamy cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic for a balance of flavor, fiber, and satisfaction. Remember — eating well doesn’t mean giving up the foods you love, it means enjoying them in a way that fuels both body and soul!

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