If you've ever stood in your kitchen feeling overwhelmed about what to eat because of conflicting nutrition advice, wondering what actually constitutes a "healthy" meal, you're definitely not alone.

You've probably heard about them. Maybe your doctor mentioned them, or perhaps you've seen celebrities discussing them, or friends have shared their experiences. GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro have become household names practically overnight, and for good reason.

Let's be honest about something: if you've found yourself stepping on the scale multiple times a day, feeling your mood shift based on those numbers, or believing that your worth is somehow tied to what that little screen displays, you're not alone.

Have you ever wondered just how much those early feeding moments really matter? Here's something that might surprise you: your child's nutritional journey actually begins before they take their first breath. From conception through their second birthday, what we call the first 1000 days, you have an incredible opportunity to shape not just your growing baby's immediate health, but their entire relationship with food for years to come.

We often talk about how social media can lead to the development of eating disorders like anorexia, as people are bombarded with images of “thin” bodies and in turn, they internalize the message that this ultra thin appearance is the only one that has value.

Appleman Nutrition has a team of pediatric nutritionists, serving children throughout New York, Connecticut, and Florida. We are often contacted by parents looking for a nutritionist who specializes in children’s’ dietary needs, preferences and behaviors with food.

Part of our role as registered dietitian nutritionists is to teach people to have a healthy relationship with food, and understand that all foods can be enjoyed in moderation. Fried chicken, pasta, ice cream – this is a short list of many foods that people have traditionally called “unhealthy” and that actually can still play a role in a person’s healthy diet, hopefully without shame or fear.

The existence of “weight loss drugs,” such as Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Saxenda and others, has changed the way society sees obesity, diabetes, and other related conditions. People using these medications have largely reported a positive experience regarding the impact on their weight, as most have achieved a lower weight status than they could have achieved without the assistance of the medication.

If it seems like everyone is overwhelmed these days, it’s because they are. People all over New York are struggling right now with burnout – a state of chronic physical, emotional, and psychological exhaustion that develops when prolonged stress overwhelms the body’s ability to recover.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal issue characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Yet unlike some other similar issues, IBS is known as a “functional gastrointestinal disorder,” which means it occurs without any clear or known abnormality within the GI tract.

At Appleman Nutrition, we are often looking for resources that we think will benefit our clients. One of our favorite follows is Dr. Aliza Pressman, a brilliant child psychologist that writes for her own Substack and has a podcast titled “Raising Good Humans.”

I’m so proud to have been asked to join the Rye Ballet Conservatory as their Nutrition expert! It’s amazing to be part of a company that combines exceptional ballet training with a healthy mindset around food and body! See you tomorrow!

Please consider reading the following article on the New York Times.

Vegetables, especially leafy greens, are very nutrient rich. Many of them are packed with vitamins, minerals, fibers, and antioxidants, contributing to a strong diet with nutritional qualities that your body loves. Spinach, Kale, Arugula, Chard, Brussels Sprouts – all of these vegetables are densely packed with minerals that are beneficial for your body.

By adulthood, most of us will enjoy – or be addicted to – some beverage that contains caffeine. Usually, it’s coffee. But it might also be Coca Cola, green tea, or even an “energy drink.”

Appleman Nutrition has been operating in Florida for a while now, and we are thrilled to make our presence a little more official with the launch of our new website, https://FLNutritionist.com/!

People now are more educated about mental health than ever. But there is still so much that the average person doesn’t quite understand.

Appleman Nutrition is thrilled to announce that we’ll be sharing information for parents as part of “Heard in Rye: Conversations in Parenting.” We’ll be discussing what parents can do to help children become empowered food consumers and live well nourished lives.

We’re here in the new year, and many people are creating goals for the year so that they can feel better about themselves and what they plan to accomplish. For people who create these “New Year’s Resolutions”  they often do so with the goal of feeling better about their bodies.

Children can have very different eating habits than adults.