Author: mlkardell

I am a Registered Dietitian providing ethical, evidence based nutrition counseling. I work to empower clients to enjoy nourishing their bodies in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. My hope is to help clients feel at peace with food, physical activity and their body, instead of feeling controlled by diets, emotional, stress or restrictive eating. Utilizing realistic and effective counseling approaches, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to foster true health and well-being and feel confident with your food and lifestyle choices.
My passion for helping others feel freedom from the diet mentality and regain trust in their bodies is the driving force of my private practice. I aim to keep nutrition counseling affordable and accessible for my clients. I have extensive training in eating disorders, binge eating, stress and emotional eating.
The world of nutrition and health in always evolving. I utilize a multitude of science based strategies including mindfulness, mindful eating, intuitive eating, and meal planning to help my clients find a strategy that they can confidently incorporate into their lifestyle

Cherries!!

Cherries are in season! These red beauties keep well in the refrigerator and travel well. A one-cup serving of cherries gives you 90 calories and 3 grams of fiber as well as anthocyanin, a powerful anti-oxidant linked with cancer and heart disease reduction. Anthocyanin in cherries also helps reduce inflammation. Cherries have a low glycemic index value… Continue reading Cherries!!

Food Insecurity and Eating Disorders

Food Insecurity and Eating Disorders May 2, 2017 | Eating Disorders | 0 comments By Mary Lynn Kardell, RD, LMNT ​Food insecurity can have lasting psychological and physiological effects. Food insecurity has typically been thought of as only affecting individuals with limited economic resources. Research, however, has shown that individuals who have had restricted food… Continue reading Food Insecurity and Eating Disorders

#RDCHAT #NationalNutritionMonth

Healthy eating can easily fit into a tight budget. Registered Dietitian’s help consumers enjoy the benefits of nutritious foods without overspending. Try this handout to choose great foods within your budget! #RDCHAT #NationalNutritionMonth http://www.eatright.org/~/media/eatright%20files/nationalnutritionmonth/handoutsandtipsheets/nutritiontipsheets/eatingrightonabudget.ashx

The latest on glucosamine/chondroitin

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