Panhandle Nutrition Therapy

02/13/2026

Traveling for a long weekend? Don't let food be a stressor - prepare beforehand, stay hydrated and look for fresh options when stopping for snacks!

02/10/2026

It’s ! A hidden piece of our services that we don’t always advertise but it’s important to us.

Rachel has practiced as a nutrition support specialist for over 5 years. Prior to opening Panhandle Nutrition Therapy, Rachel lead a team of hospital dietitians in nutrition support management and bedside tube placements. In 2020, Rachel even used an NGT for a day to be able to have lived experience (limited experience we know) and relate with patients further!

In our office, Rachel continues to offer nutrition support management with a specific stress on making tube feeding work for the patient and their family - that means flexible regimens, blended feeds if that is desired, optimizing regimens in order to decrease the need for bowel regimens and more!

If you, your child or an adult family member uses tube feed to support their nutritional health, know that you’re not alone and that this field is advancing all the time!

Needing support from a dietitian who wants make your tube work for you? Reach out to us today - we would love to empower you along your journey!

02/06/2026

We talk a lot about “eating healthy”…
but what happens when it stops being healthy?

Orthorexia is an unhealthy obsession with eating “clean” or “perfect.”

It can look like:

🥦 Feeling intense guilt after eating certain foods
🚫 Cutting out more and more food groups
📉 Anxiety around meals, restaurants, or social events
💭 Thinking about food all day
⚖️ Tying your worth to how “healthy” you eat

The tricky part?
Orthorexia is often praised as discipline.

But when food rules become rigid and restrictive, the body can start missing key nutrients — even if the diet looks “healthy” on the surface.

But restrictive too much in quantity of variety can lead to nutrient deficiencies that can become life-threatening, affecting:

⚡ energy levels
🦴 bone health
❤️ heart function
🩸 iron and vitamin status
🧠 brain and hormone health

If food is controlling your life…
that’s not wellness — that’s restriction in disguise.

Healing looks like:

✨ Flexibility
✨ Nourishment and enjoyment
✨ Freedom, not fear

If this resonates, you’re not alone — and support is out there. 💛

Contact us today for professional support that helps you nourish recovery: https://www.panhandlenutritiontherapy.com

02/05/2026

Eating disorders affect the whole body — especially the heart. This short read explains why awareness matters, the cardiac risks to watch for, and how early support can make a difference.

Eating disorders are frequently misunderstood. Many people assume they are simply about food, weight, or appearance. In reality, eating disorders are serious and complex mental health conditions that affect the entire body, including one of its most vital organs: the heart.

02/03/2026

Tell the Truth Tuesday: Recovery Isn’t Linear

Recovery from an eating disorder is often imagined as a straight path—one where each day looks a little better than the last. But the truth is quieter, messier, and far more human.

There are days that feel heavy for no clear reason. Days where old thoughts show up uninvited. Days where progress feels invisible. At the same time, there are quiet wins happening beneath the surface: choosing nourishment, resting without guilt, noticing emotions instead of numbing them, asking for help when it’s hard.

Setbacks and growth can exist together. One does not cancel out the other.

If today feels heavy, it doesn’t erase your progress. It simply means you’re human—and that recovery is alive, not broken.

Healing isn’t about perfection. It’s about continuing, even when the road curves back on itself. Especially then.

If you’re in recovery and today feels like a step backward, tell yourself the truth: you are still moving forward, even when it doesn’t feel like it.

Finding Motivation When It Feels Low

Motivation in recovery doesn’t always look like confidence or hope. Sometimes it looks like continuing even when you don’t feel motivated and remembering:

• Zoom in, not out. You don’t have to commit to recovery forever today. You only have to commit to the next meal, the next coping skill, or the next moment of self-compassion.

• Remember your “why,” even if it’s small. Your reason doesn’t have to be dramatic to be valid.

• Let support carry you when motivation can’t. On the hardest days, borrow motivation from a therapist, a friend, a recovery account, or a written reminder you made on a better day.

• Notice quiet wins. Progress isn’t always visible. Choosing nourishment, resting without compensating, challenging one thought—these count!

• Allow rest without guilt. Rest is not a pause on recovery; it’s part of it. Healing requires energy.

Healing isn’t about perfection or never struggling again. It’s about continuing forward.

If you’re in recovery and today feels heavy, tell yourself the truth: you are not failing. You are still healing. And you are still moving forward.

01/30/2026

‘So what does a dietitian do’?

A questions we get asked constantly! Which is fair if you’ve never worked with a dietitian.

So, what have we done this week?
- Aided women in naturally managing their hormone changes to restore cycles, manage perimenopause and prepare for pregnancy
- Created a safe space around food for teenagers and adults struggling with eating disorders
- Empowered mom’s through their breastfeeding journey
- Helped manage blood sugars through diet and lifestyle choices
- Teamed up with parents in managing their infants’ growth and feeding tolerances and their toddlers selective eating
- Supported cancer survivors through their health journey
- Nourished moms for their healthiest pregnancy yet!

We have four providers in our office with multiple specialties committed to serving you and your family!

Ready to take the next step? We’re taking accepting new patient appointments starting 2/10 right now. Contact us today!

💻 www.panhandlenutritiontherapy.com
📲 (806)803-1558

01/29/2026

Folate is just one player in a powerful nutrient network that supports ovulation, conception, early pregnancy and more. 🌱 Learn which everyday foods nourish the folate (one‑carbon) pathway and simple ways to support reproductive health.

Read more: https://wix.to/xzS3hDV

Folate doesn’t work alone. It’s part of a beautifully interconnected system in the body (called the folate or one-carbon pathway) that supports everything from ovulation to early embryo development. The good news? This pathway is deeply nourished by everyday foods.

01/28/2026

Ever finished a meal and still reach for snacks? That’s the difference between hunger and appetite — and it matters for how we eat, cope, and care for ourselves.

Learn simple ways to tell the signals apart and respond without shame.

Read more: https://wix.to/wukshsA

Have you ever eaten a full meal and then still found yourself reaching for snacks an hour later? Or felt the sudden urge to eat when you’re stressed, bored, or emotional—despite having eaten recently? You’re not broken. You’re human. And a big part of understanding these experiences comes do...

01/27/2026

Fiber isn’t just about digestion — it’s a metabolic powerhouse 👇

🌱 Gut health
Fiber feeds your good gut bacteria, helping produce short-chain fatty acids that support digestion, immunity, and even mood.

🩸 Blood sugar regulation
Fiber slows digestion and glucose absorption, helping prevent spikes and crashes — especially important for insulin sensitivity and energy levels.

🔥 Anti-inflammatory effects
A fiber-rich diet is linked to lower levels of chronic inflammation, which plays a role in heart disease, diabetes, and gut disorders.

❤️ Heart health
Soluble fiber helps lower LDL cholesterol and supports overall cardiovascular health.

😌 Satiety & appetite control
Fiber helps you feel fuller for longer, supporting balanced eating without restriction.

Work with a dietitian on how to easily get more fiber in your diet at https://www.panhandlenutritiontherapy.com 🌾🫘🍓

01/27/2026

Fiber isn’t just about digestion — it’s a metabolic powerhouse 👇

🌱 Gut health
Fiber feeds your good gut bacteria, helping produce short-chain fatty acids that support digestion, immunity, and even mood.

🩸 Blood sugar regulation
Fiber slows digestion and glucose absorption, helping prevent spikes and crashes — especially important for insulin sensitivity and energy levels.

🔥 Anti-inflammatory effects
A fiber-rich diet is linked to lower levels of chronic inflammation, which plays a role in heart disease, diabetes, and gut disorders.

❤️ Heart health
Soluble fiber helps lower LDL cholesterol and supports overall cardiovascular health.

😌 Satiety & appetite control
Fiber helps you feel fuller for longer, supporting balanced eating without restriction.

How much fiber do you need and how do you meet the demands? Check out tips below! 🌾🫘🍓

01/26/2026

Crockpot recipes are a great way to save time and money while promoting less take out meals!

Try out one of our favorite high fiber, high protein options during these cold winter day.