Tomato Parmesan Soup
This soup is delicious, easy to make, and perfect for a cold autumn day. The parmesan adds a satisfying creaminess to the classic tomato base.
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Drinking Calories
Drinking calories to restore weight is very common in eating disorder treatment. ED patients are often required to eat a high number of calories, and that can be a challenging feat—for both the body and the mind. But liquids go down easier. They take up less room in the stomach. Not to mention that they’re a lot less intimidating than a slice of cake or a piece of pizza, even if the caloric value is similar.
Read MoreStrawberry Milkshake
This classic strawberry milkshake with whipped cream and a sprinkling of granola on top is a delicious and nutritious liquid snack that satisfies and energizes. Feel free to substitute the strawberries with your preference of fresh or frozen fruit.
Read MoreTacos
Happy Taco Tuesday! These hard-shell burritos are one of our favorite Mexican dishes. They’re fun to prepare and very versatile with their variety of toppings, sauces, shells, fillings, and spices.
Read MoreOatmeal Raisin Cookies
This is another classic cookie that’s easy to make and probably won’t last long in the house. If you’re not a fan of raisins, you can substitute them with chocolate chips.
Read MoreFocaccia Bread
This Italian oven-baked flatbread is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, kind of like a pizza without the sauce and cheese. It’s easy to make and goes well with many meals, although we especially enjoy pairing it with soup.
Read MoreVanilla Pudding
Pudding is a simple, tasty, and surprisingly nutritious dessert. We enjoy ours topped with homemade whipped cream and shaved chocolate or shredded coconut.
Read MoreSurviving Eating Disorder Treatment
This past Saturday marked the five-year anniversary of my admission to Center for Discovery, my last inpatient treatment facility. It still gives me pause sometimes when I realize how long ago that was. It’s a good reminder of how far I’ve come and that although I still struggle and have challenging days, it used to be so much worse.
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