Are We Prepared for Rising Food Insecurity?

A couple of weeks ago, the New York Times reported that food banks across the U.S. were scrambling to serve their communities amidst budget shortfalls brought on by the federal administration’s funding cuts. A quick online search brings up an endless number of headlines about how these budget cuts are affecting neighborhoods across the country. […]

Quieting the Food Noise | Psychology Today

“Food noise” is not an official clinical diagnosis, but it’s a term with which many people identify. It refers to mental chatter about food—persistent thoughts that can feel compulsive, distracting, or even distressing. This isn’t the natural feeling of hunger that tells you it’s time for a meal. Instead, it’s the voice in your head […]

Parental Eating Behaviors Shape How kids Interact With Food

Young children see their parents as their greatest role models. They seek the approval of their parents and want to be like their parents in as many ways as possible. They notice when their parents are there and when they’re gone. Children take note of more than we tend to assume or give them credit […]