When Recovery From One Thing Becomes a Struggle With Another
Almost everyone in recovery has felt it. You put one thing down, and something else gets loud. Usually food. Here is what I think is actually happening, and why the standard explanation leaves people feeling like they failed twice. The pattern almost everyone recognizes Someone puts down alcohol, and six months later they cannot stop […]
Using Dimensional Over Categorical Thinking When It Comes to Eating Behaviors
Three recent papers I’ve been part of all circle the same idea from different angles: the people who struggle most with eating are often the ones who don’t fit the diagnostic boxes we’ve built for them. Here’s a recap of that work, and why I think the future of this field is dimensional rather than […]
The Science Is In: Ultra-Processed Foods Are Driving the Chronic Disease Epidemic
Why This Research Matters for People in Recovery If you’ve ever felt like certain foods have a grip on you that defies logic—where you eat them despite knowing they make you feel terrible—you’re not imagining things. And it’s not a character flaw. A landmark three-part Lancet Series on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and human health was […]
Promising Results for Ultra-Processed Food Addiction Treatment: New 12-Month Study
I’m pleased to share groundbreaking research that significantly advances addressing ultra-processed food addiction (UPFA). As a researcher and clinician who has dedicated years to bridging the gap between eating disorder treatment and addiction frameworks, this new study holds particular significance for our field. The Research Breakthrough Our international research team recently published findings in Frontiers […]
Ultra-Processed Foods and Mental Health: Insights from Dr. David Wiss
Ultra-Processed Foods and Mental Health The relationship between nutrition and mental health is a complex and often controversial topic. Dr. David Wiss, a leading expert in the field of nutrition for addiction recovery and eating disorders, offers valuable insights extracted from a recent research paper published in MDPI. In this article, we’ll explore Dr. Wiss’s […]
Dismantling the Myth that “All Foods Fit” in Eating Disorder Treatment Journal Article
Dismantling the Myth that “All Foods Fit” in Eating Disorder Treatment Or do you believe that all foods fit in eating disorder treatment? They certainly do in some cases! Abstract: We call for a reevaluation of the long-standing dogmatic nutritional principle that “all foods fit” for all cases of eating disorders (EDs) and its […]
Functional Medicine Testing for Depression
What is Functional Medicine and Functional Assessment of Organic Acids? Functional medicine involves the assessment of a person’s physiological health as a unique individual by inquiring about their lifestyle, genetic predispositions, nutrition, and metabolism. The practice of functional medicine includes investigating environmental factors and stressful events that may contribute to poor health and disease. Integrating […]
Video: Nutrition and Diet for Depression and Depressive Symptoms
Nutrition Intervention for Depressive Symptoms The link between diet and depression has come a long way. Research has shown that people who consume more ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop depression, and individuals with depressive symptoms tend to improve after dietary intervention. This growing body of evidence underscores the significant impact that nutrition can […]
Video: Intuitive Eating and Ultra-Processed Food Addiction
Intuitive Eating and Ultra-Processed Food Addiction I have given many podium presentations in my last ten years as a dietitian. Since the pandemic, most of them have been virtual, sometimes allowing for recording. While I miss traveling for live conferences, having my first child has made it difficult. So, I am all for the virtual […]
Association between Childhood Maltreatment and Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Los Angeles Journal Article
Association between Childhood Maltreatment and Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Los Angeles The last paper from my dissertation Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health Over the Life Course Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Los Angeles County has been published. I am very pleased to […]
