Articles by Marci Evans

Product Reviewed: Lékué Cooking Mesh Let me explain what kind of a cook I am. I love great tasting food and on most nights (particularly weeknights) I like it fast. So I rarely utilize a lot

I love the theme for this year’s National Nutrition Month: “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle.” There’s just something about that verb “bite” that feels very active, intentional and strong. It somehow says to me, “Go

If I say “eating disorder,” what do you think? On a regular basis, I am struck by the lack of understanding and perpetuation of myths about eating disorders. The theme of this year’s National Eating

Today is Comfort Food Day. I was eager to write a post about it because I think the idea of eating for comfort has a very bad rap. In fact, you may be surprised to

I am incredibly interested in the thoughts, feelings and meaning attached to food and eating. Just notice what comes up for you when you read the following terms: Clean eating Junk food I’ve been good

Product Reviewed: Dynablend Horsepower Plus  As a dietitian, I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve been way behind the smoothie bandwagon. Sure, I’ve made smoothies before. But over the past year or so, juicing and blending

Did you know May was National Egg Month? I’m excited to write about eggs because I think they are a fabulous food for four distinct reasons: They are packed with nutrition — an excellent source

Just over a year ago I wrote a post for my blog titled “The Biggest Loser and Why I Can’t Support It.” I outlined several reasons that I find TBL so incredibly problematic. If you’re

January is Mental Wellness Month. As a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian, I appreciate the opportunity to write about this important topic. As RDNs, we may have a tendency to think more about the physical

I’m a chocoholic. I’m addicted to sugar. Once I start eating chips and salsa, I can’t stop. How many times have you heard these and similar sentiments? If you’re like me, then you’ve heard them

I talk about hunger a fair amount. Certainly more than the average person since I happen to be a nutrition therapist for a living. And perhaps more than other dietitians because I use an intuitive

There’s no disputing all the research that links the myriad health benefits of plant-based eating. You don’t have to look any farther than the Academy’s position on vegetarian diets if you feel concerns about the

I was thrilled when the Academy announced this year’s National Nutrition Month theme. To me, “Eat Your Way, Every Day” exemplifies how RDs differ from all of the other health and nutrition coaches out there.

“Flat Abs in 10 days—Pain Free!” “Drop 5 Pounds in 5 Days with This Simple Diet!” “Get Bikini Ready with This Detox Juice Cleanse!” Like you, I often feel inundated with weight loss, nutrition and

The holidays are a wonderful—and wonderfully stressful—time of year for all of us, but the stress is amplified for anyone struggling with an eating disorder. Numerous celebrations with particularly indulgent food and potentially socially stressful