If you’re a fellow Texan, your weekend plans probably involve bundling up, staying cozy, and avoiding the cold as much as possible. With colder temperatures keeping us at home, it’s the perfect time to lean into comforting meals that feel satisfying and bring the whole family together. I’m sharing three cozy, family-friendly recipes that are on repeat in our home right now. They are simple, comforting, and designed to make dinnertime feel a little easier and a bit more enjoyable.

With the new year approaching, toxic diet culture narratives often become louder. New Year’s resolutions are frequently tied to health or fitness goals that can feel rigid and promote all-or-nothing thinking. For those in eating disorder recovery, this language can be especially triggering, making it difficult not to feel pulled toward setting a resolution that undermines healing. Below are a few ways to reframe New Year’s resolutions so they truly support your recovery!

Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C was recently featured on the Breaking the Cycle radio podcast, hosted by Bryan Eisenberg, for an insightful and engaging conversation focused on nutrition, health, and the role of the dietitian. During the episode, Maggie debunks common nutrition myths and discusses how dietitians support individuals in developing a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food.

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that often emerge during adolescence, a period marked by rapid physical growth, emotional development, social pressures, and changing body image. Although eating disorders are not always visible, their impact on both physical and emotional health can be significant. Early recognition and compassionate, evidence-based support can make a meaningful difference in recovery outcomes.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and can be a day filled with joy, connection, and celebration. Yet for many, it can also bring feelings of anxiety and stress, particularly when it comes to food. Holiday gatherings often create opportunities for unhelpful diet talk to surface. While we cannot control what others say, we can protect our peace. Here are a few simple strategies to help you navigate uncomfortable or awkward food and body comments this holiday season!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! Our owner was featured in Voyage Dallas Magazine! In the article, Maggie discusses several topics that shaped her journey to becoming an eating disorder dietitian and private practice owner. Maggie reflects on her decade of experience working across all levels of care before founding ATX Nutritional Counseling. She highlights the practice’s mission to provide individualized, compassionate care for eating disorders, disordered eating, and general nutrition concerns.

The Biannual Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists (CTEDS) Special Event was held last Friday at UT Austin. CTEDS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making recovery possible through education, support, and assistance for the complex mental, emotional, and physical challenges associated with disordered eating. This year’s event featured two amazing speakers, Akiera Gilbert, CEO of Project HEAL, and Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic.

Finding dinner ideas that make everyone in the family happy can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Between different preferences, schedules, and energy levels at the end of the day, it’s easy to fall into a rut with the same few meals on repeat. One of my favorite ways to simplify dinner while keeping everyone satisfied is by making bowls. Bowls are a fun, flexible way to serve dinner that lets each family member customize their meal to their liking.

This Friday is Halloween which means costumes, scary movies, and, of course, candy! For many parents, the idea of their kids bringing home buckets of candy can bring up some anxiety and uncertainty about how to handle it. Today, I want to share a few tips to help ease that anxiety and help you feel more confident navigating this fun holiday tradition.

Last week Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C had the privilege of leading a Lunch and Learn at Mindful Health’s Georgetown location. Mindful Health is a dedicated team of compassionate and skilled clinicians, including therapists, psychiatrists, a Doctor of Naturopathy, and nurse practitioners. Their team provides comprehensive treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.