Emotional Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians in Phoenix, AZ

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Elise Vega
Nutritionist/Dietitian, PSM, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85008  (Online Only)
Elise is a dietitian who focuses on using realistic approaches to help you improve your health through nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle practices. Her approach to nutrition is holistic and client centered. She takes the time to fully understand your unique lifestyle, preferences, and challenges to create a realistic nutrition plan together as a team. Elise believes in the power of using high quality nutrient dense foods to support all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
Elise is a dietitian who focuses on using realistic approaches to help you improve your health through nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle practices. Her approach to nutrition is holistic and client centered. She takes the time to fully understand your unique lifestyle, preferences, and challenges to create a realistic nutrition plan together as a team. Elise believes in the power of using high quality nutrient dense foods to support all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
(984) 300-4114 View (984) 300-4114
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NourishRX Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, CEDRD
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85034  (Online Only)
The dietitians you will meet at this practice are passionate about eating disorders, continued eating disorder recovery, disordered eating patterns, diet-culture trauma, ARFID, picky eating, binge and emotional eating.
We are NourishRX Nutrition, an outpatient eating disorder practice. Ryann, our founder, is a certified eating disorder registered dietitian who began our practice in 2010. We are a team of Registered Dietitians here to listen and get to the root of what’s causing you harm while establishing a safe and trusted space. Together we will work towards letting go of diet mentality and developing healthy habits to support improved nutrition and improved body image. We will work to pursue a healing journey that helps you to create a more meaningful, confident, and connected life! Book a FREE call: www.nourishrx.com/appointments
The dietitians you will meet at this practice are passionate about eating disorders, continued eating disorder recovery, disordered eating patterns, diet-culture trauma, ARFID, picky eating, binge and emotional eating.
We are NourishRX Nutrition, an outpatient eating disorder practice. Ryann, our founder, is a certified eating disorder registered dietitian who began our practice in 2010. We are a team of Registered Dietitians here to listen and get to the root of what’s causing you harm while establishing a safe and trusted space. Together we will work towards letting go of diet mentality and developing healthy habits to support improved nutrition and improved body image. We will work to pursue a healing journey that helps you to create a more meaningful, confident, and connected life! Book a FREE call: www.nourishrx.com/appointments
(480) 864-4347 View (480) 864-4347
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Sydney Wiseman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, CDCES
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85001  (Online Only)
Sydney is a registered dietitian who strives to empower clients to cultivate a positive relationship with food and their bodies, honoring diverse backgrounds and experiences every step of the way. Whether navigating the complexities of an eating disorder or seeking a supportive environment to heal, Sydney provides personalized guidance and unwavering support on the journey towards holistic well-being. Sydney uses a patient-centered and evidence-based approach to working with clients, prioritizing patient goals along with both their physical and mental well-being.
Sydney is a registered dietitian who strives to empower clients to cultivate a positive relationship with food and their bodies, honoring diverse backgrounds and experiences every step of the way. Whether navigating the complexities of an eating disorder or seeking a supportive environment to heal, Sydney provides personalized guidance and unwavering support on the journey towards holistic well-being. Sydney uses a patient-centered and evidence-based approach to working with clients, prioritizing patient goals along with both their physical and mental well-being.
(312) 313-6628 View (312) 313-6628
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Randi Andres
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, RDN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85014  (Online Only)
Randi Andres is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, PCOS, and Digestive Issues. Her passion is to help clients cultivate a more peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. Through a non-diet, weight inclusive philosophy, Randi enjoys providing the tools and support to clients so that they can learn to nourish their bodies in a safe, non-judgmental, and enjoyable way. She believes that through integrating the principles of intuitive eating and health at every size, everyone can and deserves to achieve food freedom.
Randi Andres is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, PCOS, and Digestive Issues. Her passion is to help clients cultivate a more peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. Through a non-diet, weight inclusive philosophy, Randi enjoys providing the tools and support to clients so that they can learn to nourish their bodies in a safe, non-judgmental, and enjoyable way. She believes that through integrating the principles of intuitive eating and health at every size, everyone can and deserves to achieve food freedom.
(623) 624-7603 View (623) 624-7603
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Taylor Craven
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD, LDN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85004  (Online Only)
I am a master's level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is transgender, queer, neurodivergent, and recovered from my own eating disorders. I believe every client is truly unique and sees the world through their own lens. I work from a weight inclusive and social justice stance in striving to respect humans living in different body shapes, sizes, ages, genders, abilities, nationalities, races, religions, and cultures. I believe in developing a strong therapeutic alliance with each client to work alongside them to find their own sustainable solutions for lasting recovery from disordered eating.
I am a master's level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is transgender, queer, neurodivergent, and recovered from my own eating disorders. I believe every client is truly unique and sees the world through their own lens. I work from a weight inclusive and social justice stance in striving to respect humans living in different body shapes, sizes, ages, genders, abilities, nationalities, races, religions, and cultures. I believe in developing a strong therapeutic alliance with each client to work alongside them to find their own sustainable solutions for lasting recovery from disordered eating.
(970) 900-2868 View (970) 900-2868
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Marilyn Sheets Cryan
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CLT
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Are you motivated to change your eating and lifestyle habits, but not sure where to start? Are you managing symptoms but never fully getting to the root cause? I work with my clients on examining the dietary and behavioral factors that play into how they look and feel. Eating is unique in the that touches on many different aspects of life, from the mental and physical to the emotional. We have to address the core issues in order to make sustainable change.
Are you motivated to change your eating and lifestyle habits, but not sure where to start? Are you managing symptoms but never fully getting to the root cause? I work with my clients on examining the dietary and behavioral factors that play into how they look and feel. Eating is unique in the that touches on many different aspects of life, from the mental and physical to the emotional. We have to address the core issues in order to make sustainable change.
(480) 712-2757 View (480) 712-2757
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Lisa Kandell Kotler
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CLE, CSP
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Children are our future! For them to succeed, they have to first be healthy. As a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, I have specialized in pediatric nutrition for over 30 years! I work with children and their families to learn how to make healthy food choices and keep their bodies healthy through nutrition and activity. I work with adolescents to help them develop a positive self image and confidence in making healthy food choices during this period of change. I work with young women/future mothers. Nutrition is the foundation of a healthy life - educating children & families about nutrition is my passion.
Children are our future! For them to succeed, they have to first be healthy. As a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, I have specialized in pediatric nutrition for over 30 years! I work with children and their families to learn how to make healthy food choices and keep their bodies healthy through nutrition and activity. I work with adolescents to help them develop a positive self image and confidence in making healthy food choices during this period of change. I work with young women/future mothers. Nutrition is the foundation of a healthy life - educating children & families about nutrition is my passion.
(480) 525-8310 View (480) 525-8310
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Stone Jamison
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016  (Online Only)
Stone is a compassionate dietitian with 2.5 years of inpatient and outpatient care experience. Believing in evidence-based nutrition, Stone will meet you where you are, tailoring interventions to align with your unique goals. Committed to inclusivity, Stone fosters a judgment-free space that embraces all body types, cultures, and aspirations. Passionate about empowering you, Stone will guide you on your wellness journey, ensuring you feel supported and understood every step of the way.
Stone is a compassionate dietitian with 2.5 years of inpatient and outpatient care experience. Believing in evidence-based nutrition, Stone will meet you where you are, tailoring interventions to align with your unique goals. Committed to inclusivity, Stone fosters a judgment-free space that embraces all body types, cultures, and aspirations. Passionate about empowering you, Stone will guide you on your wellness journey, ensuring you feel supported and understood every step of the way.
(319) 220-4341 View (319) 220-4341
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Jasmine Swier
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDCES
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85001
As a functional dietitian & mother of two, I understand the unique challenges that parenthood can present. With over 10 years experience, I specialize in the areas of fertility, PCOS, prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric nutrition providing professional and personal expertise. I also help those with diabetes including gestational diabetes and can help keep your blood sugars manageable while still enjoying your your favorite foods. Together, we can transform your mealtime challenges into a nourishing, enjoyable experience for you & your family, while ensuring you feel fulfilled and less overwhelmed in your role as a nurturing parent.
As a functional dietitian & mother of two, I understand the unique challenges that parenthood can present. With over 10 years experience, I specialize in the areas of fertility, PCOS, prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric nutrition providing professional and personal expertise. I also help those with diabetes including gestational diabetes and can help keep your blood sugars manageable while still enjoying your your favorite foods. Together, we can transform your mealtime challenges into a nourishing, enjoyable experience for you & your family, while ensuring you feel fulfilled and less overwhelmed in your role as a nurturing parent.
(480) 568-2176 View (480) 568-2176
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April Vetrano
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85001
Hello and welcome to my page! My name is April Vetrano - I am a registered dietitian with a strong passion for helping people reach their health goals. I empower my clients to reach their health goals in a sustainable manner by helping them regain control, create sustainable change and develop a positive relationship with food. You won't find any crazy fad diets here and you definitely won't find me asking you to eat a crazy low number of calories. Nutrition is about being sustainable and developing health longevity. I not only want you to reach your health goals, but I want you to keep them.
Hello and welcome to my page! My name is April Vetrano - I am a registered dietitian with a strong passion for helping people reach their health goals. I empower my clients to reach their health goals in a sustainable manner by helping them regain control, create sustainable change and develop a positive relationship with food. You won't find any crazy fad diets here and you definitely won't find me asking you to eat a crazy low number of calories. Nutrition is about being sustainable and developing health longevity. I not only want you to reach your health goals, but I want you to keep them.
(520) 655-6181 View (520) 655-6181
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Aim To Thrive Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CDE
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85002
Did you just get diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and you are overwhelmed and upset and don't know where to begin? Do you struggle with constant fatigue and find it difficult to keep up with mom duties? Is it hard to know what to eat and prepare for your family? Do you want to have energy throughout your pregnancy? Aim To Thrive Nutrition is here to support YOU in being all you want to be by conducting virtual appointments (yep you can do it for anywhere). Come THRIVE with us!
Did you just get diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and you are overwhelmed and upset and don't know where to begin? Do you struggle with constant fatigue and find it difficult to keep up with mom duties? Is it hard to know what to eat and prepare for your family? Do you want to have energy throughout your pregnancy? Aim To Thrive Nutrition is here to support YOU in being all you want to be by conducting virtual appointments (yep you can do it for anywhere). Come THRIVE with us!
(720) 358-8988 View (720) 358-8988
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Sofia Colantuono
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85013  (Online Only)
Sofia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive issues (IBS, IBD, Low FODMAP), Hormonal Imbalances (PCOS, etc.), and interested in Sports Nutrition. Sofia is passionate about helping others build a positive relationship with food and their bodies. Nutrition is not one-size-fits all, and Sofia believes in the importance of having a client-centered approach and providing personalized nutrition care. Her past experiences have driven her desire to help others reach lifestyle changes in a sustainable and practical way.
Sofia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive issues (IBS, IBD, Low FODMAP), Hormonal Imbalances (PCOS, etc.), and interested in Sports Nutrition. Sofia is passionate about helping others build a positive relationship with food and their bodies. Nutrition is not one-size-fits all, and Sofia believes in the importance of having a client-centered approach and providing personalized nutrition care. Her past experiences have driven her desire to help others reach lifestyle changes in a sustainable and practical way.
(503) 476-9782 View (503) 476-9782
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Educated Bites
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Are you over the diet plan that hasn't been sustainable? Is your child/teen struggling with their body image and relationship with food? Are you concerned about your picky eater's growth and development? No matter your stage in life, navigating your relationship with food and your body can be overwhelming. Diet culture and social media fills the eyes and ears of all ages with fear-mongering comments about how our bodies should look and which foods we should choose to eat, negatively influencing one's body confidence and overall mental and physical health.
Are you over the diet plan that hasn't been sustainable? Is your child/teen struggling with their body image and relationship with food? Are you concerned about your picky eater's growth and development? No matter your stage in life, navigating your relationship with food and your body can be overwhelming. Diet culture and social media fills the eyes and ears of all ages with fear-mongering comments about how our bodies should look and which foods we should choose to eat, negatively influencing one's body confidence and overall mental and physical health.
(480) 386-6090 View (480) 386-6090
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Riley Maloney
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85005  (Online Only)
Riley’s approach to care is rooted in developing a strong rapport with the client and making client’s feel safe and heard. Per her nutrition philosophy, Riley believes in nutrition care that is a mutual conversation where a client can have a say in their care, as this will lead to more sustainable, long-term progress; additionally, Riley practices from a non-diet and Health At Every Size (HAES) perspective for all clients, regardless of diagnosis. Riley prioritizes individualized treatment, tailoring interventions to meet clients developmental, financial, physical and emotional needs.
Riley’s approach to care is rooted in developing a strong rapport with the client and making client’s feel safe and heard. Per her nutrition philosophy, Riley believes in nutrition care that is a mutual conversation where a client can have a say in their care, as this will lead to more sustainable, long-term progress; additionally, Riley practices from a non-diet and Health At Every Size (HAES) perspective for all clients, regardless of diagnosis. Riley prioritizes individualized treatment, tailoring interventions to meet clients developmental, financial, physical and emotional needs.
(210) 791-9924 View (210) 791-9924
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Adrienne DePaul
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85018  (Online Only)
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft helping clients whom have PCOS, interests in Pre/PostPartum nutrition, Gestational Diabetes, Diabetes, or Weight Management. I help clients to craft personalized, attainable, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes that support their health. By collaboratively designing small, impactful steps that preserve quality of life and promote personal choice, I help my clients achieve their goals from better blood sugar control to increased energy.
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft helping clients whom have PCOS, interests in Pre/PostPartum nutrition, Gestational Diabetes, Diabetes, or Weight Management. I help clients to craft personalized, attainable, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes that support their health. By collaboratively designing small, impactful steps that preserve quality of life and promote personal choice, I help my clients achieve their goals from better blood sugar control to increased energy.
(312) 517-2296 View (312) 517-2296
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Tailored Bites Nutrition Concierge
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Do you struggle with weight cycling and hope to get to a place of peace with the relationship you have with food? Have you been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or other preventative chronic condition? Are you an athlete looking to take performance to the next level? Are you a group home looking for a contracted registered dietitian to provide nutrition therapy care for your patients and provide a cycle menu?
Do you struggle with weight cycling and hope to get to a place of peace with the relationship you have with food? Have you been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or other preventative chronic condition? Are you an athlete looking to take performance to the next level? Are you a group home looking for a contracted registered dietitian to provide nutrition therapy care for your patients and provide a cycle menu?
(480) 470-0330 View (480) 470-0330
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Phoenix Nutrition Response Testing
Nutritionist/Dietitian, DC, CCN, DACBN
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85053
I invite you to my Phoenix Nutrition Response Testing Clinic. Here are a partial list of conditions we routinely address and conquer: Weight Control, Fatigue, Stress, Depression, Acid reflux, ADHD, Allergies, Arthritis, Asthma, Bloating, blood pressure, Candida, High cholesterol, Chronic pain, Colds and flu, Constipation, Diarrhea, Food sensitivities, Headaches and migraines, Heart conditions, IBS/IBD, Infertility, Menopause and PMS, Multiple sclerosis, Osteoporosis, Skin/hair/nail issues, Tremors, And many others.
I invite you to my Phoenix Nutrition Response Testing Clinic. Here are a partial list of conditions we routinely address and conquer: Weight Control, Fatigue, Stress, Depression, Acid reflux, ADHD, Allergies, Arthritis, Asthma, Bloating, blood pressure, Candida, High cholesterol, Chronic pain, Colds and flu, Constipation, Diarrhea, Food sensitivities, Headaches and migraines, Heart conditions, IBS/IBD, Infertility, Menopause and PMS, Multiple sclerosis, Osteoporosis, Skin/hair/nail issues, Tremors, And many others.
(602) 374-2762 View (602) 374-2762
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Pathways for Health, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, NTP, MRWP
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Ellen Syversen, MPH, NTP, MRWP is a health educator and functional, holistic nutritionist with over 13 years experience working with hundreds of busy individuals to restore energy, resolve digestive issues, and optimize hormone balance. For Ellen, it all comes down to discovering the root cause of a client's symptoms. She is a skilled nutritional detective and provides her clients with a personalized, step-by-step plan to address blocking factors while rebalancing and strengthening the body. She sees clients nationwide via phone and Zoom, and offers functional testing in order to customize diet, lifestyle and supplement programs.
Ellen Syversen, MPH, NTP, MRWP is a health educator and functional, holistic nutritionist with over 13 years experience working with hundreds of busy individuals to restore energy, resolve digestive issues, and optimize hormone balance. For Ellen, it all comes down to discovering the root cause of a client's symptoms. She is a skilled nutritional detective and provides her clients with a personalized, step-by-step plan to address blocking factors while rebalancing and strengthening the body. She sees clients nationwide via phone and Zoom, and offers functional testing in order to customize diet, lifestyle and supplement programs.
(541) 366-4062 View (541) 366-4062
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Alice Baker
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MSRD , LPCLMHC, CEDS-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Do you feel consumed by thoughts of food and your body? Do you feel stuck in patterns of restriction, chronic dieting, bingeing, purging and/or exhausting exercise? Do you long for freedom with food and to feel content in your body but fear what that might look like? Do you long for freedom and vitality and feel held back? Maybe you are the parent of a child who is struggling, and want to learn how to come alongside them in loving and effective ways. If so, you are in the right place and I would love to come alongside you!
Do you feel consumed by thoughts of food and your body? Do you feel stuck in patterns of restriction, chronic dieting, bingeing, purging and/or exhausting exercise? Do you long for freedom with food and to feel content in your body but fear what that might look like? Do you long for freedom and vitality and feel held back? Maybe you are the parent of a child who is struggling, and want to learn how to come alongside them in loving and effective ways. If so, you are in the right place and I would love to come alongside you!
(321) 677-7265 View (321) 677-7265

More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby

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AZ Dietitians
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85281
At AZ Dietitians, we believe that there should be balance in all things including the way we eat. We at AZ Dietitians can help you learn how to navigate healthy eating by utilizing evidenced based research to recommend a treatment just right for you. Because there is not a one size fits all approach, we take into account your lifestyle, labs, food preferences, health risk factors, and other factors. We know change is hard and we can give you the tools and support you need to be successful.
At AZ Dietitians, we believe that there should be balance in all things including the way we eat. We at AZ Dietitians can help you learn how to navigate healthy eating by utilizing evidenced based research to recommend a treatment just right for you. Because there is not a one size fits all approach, we take into account your lifestyle, labs, food preferences, health risk factors, and other factors. We know change is hard and we can give you the tools and support you need to be successful.
(480) 771-9279 View (480) 771-9279
Emotional Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians

What is emotional eating?

Emotional eating refers to using food as a coping mechanism to deal with life stressors. It often involves overeating or consuming high-calorie foods to mask underlying emotions such as sadness, stress, or grief. Common triggers include work-related stress, family or relational challenges, and major life changes. Emotional eating can negatively impact health due to increased consumption of food when the body is not physically hungry. This behavior can also lead to additional emotional distress, causing feelings of shame and a lack of control and, in some cases, can escalate into an eating disorder, such as binge eating disorder.

How do I stop emotional eating?

The most effective way to sustainably stop emotional eating is by addressing the underlying stressors that drive this behavior. Individuals with a history of emotional eating might feel inclined to cut calories following episodes of overeating. However, maintaining adequate food intake throughout the day can help prevent emotional eating, which often occurs at night and can be worsened by genuine hunger after periods of restriction. In addition to ensuring proper nutrition, behavioral interventions can be highly beneficial. Techniques such as distraction and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) exercises can help individuals manage and reduce unwanted emotional eating behaviors.

How does emotional eating impact nutrition?

When individuals emotionally eat, they often turn to highly palatable, high-calorie foods, commonly known as "comfort foods," which provide temporary relief from stress. These foods are typically high in sugar and fat, and their regular consumption can negatively affect diet quality and lead to health issues, such as excessive weight gain. Moreover, the high stress levels that contribute to emotional eating can also lead to other unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, such as lack of exercise or excessive alcohol consumption, further compromising overall health and the ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

How can a dietitian help someone with emotional eating?

Dietitians can play a crucial role in helping individuals who struggle with emotional eating. They can help clients identify patterns in their behavior, such as specific triggers and times when they are most likely to engage in emotional eating. By helping clients understand these patterns, dietitians can develop personalized strategies for clients to reduce their urge to eat in response to emotions. For example, they can create structured meal plans that promote regular eating habits and provide balanced nutrition. In addition, dietitians can collaborate with therapists to address the underlying emotional and psychological factors contributing to emotional eating. This holistic approach ensures that both the mental health and nutritional aspects of the issue are addressed simultaneously.