Upper Valley Nutrition Services

05/31/2021

Seven-year-old Logan asked his mother the dreaded question: “Am I fat?” Logan is big—his BMI is at about the 97th percentile, he has a double chin and a roll of fat around his middle. But his growth is consistent, and his parents follow the Satter Division of Responsibility with Feeding (sDOR)...

11/30/2020

"People who love to eat are always the best people."
Julia Child

11/22/2020

Holiday eating in the time of COVID...it may be just you and one other, but holiday eating can always be relaxing when you are eating competent...❤️

Family Meals Focus The Ellyn Satter Institute Newsletter Holiday eating in the time of COVID by Ellyn Satter, Nutritionist and Family Therapist For a PDF of this newsletter, click here. How can we make this Thanksgiving warm and festive in these times of COVID quarantines? It’s such a wonderful da...

10/26/2020

Advice to live by!! Good parents often question the right way to deal with sweet snack foods and desserts - and many well-intentioned parents are dismayed if their efforts to restrict sweets end up with kids feeling guilt/shame when eating them and even bingeing on them or sneaking them. Watch this for great insight.

Learn more about sweets and treats for children through Feeding, Eating and Succeeding Together (FEAST).

04/30/2020

Yup! It happens. Our best intentions drive us to fill the fridge with fresh fruits and veggies. Ah, but a few days later we are left with the wilted fallout. We'll never be perfect, but here are some tips to help prevent waste.

Wilted spinach, mushy berries, and slimy mushrooms are all reminders of ambitious recipes and good intentions from grocery trips of the past. The USDA estimate…

04/15/2020

I'm working from home, too! If you are finding that you need help with your eating challenges, I can help. I have a great video app that makes meeting online easy and your privacy is assured. You can book online right on my website.
http://www.uvnutrition.com/.

04/15/2020

Learn from the best! I highly recommend this webinar to ALL parents. Ellyn Satter has been my go-to resource for over 30 years. This is a great time to gain insight into how to nurture positive eating attitudes and skills in your child.

Prevent and solve your child feeding challenges with this new 2-part webinar for parents.  Webinar Description: Part One unlocks the mystery behind what drives your child’s eating behavior. You will learn how

04/14/2020

Scrub a dub...good info for before, during and after a pandemic. And don't forget, wash your hands!

When it comes to food, the rules of washing are not always clear.

03/14/2020

Cooking Class Cancelled This Month -

02/14/2020

Free Cooking Class!😋 -

Our free cooking class is an evening of exploring several different recipes that feature seasonal fruits and vegetables. The format is simple, we gather, we divide into cooking groups, we cook, we taste and enjoy! This month we'll be experimenting with beans. We'll try Rigatoni with Sausage, Beans...

01/19/2020

Winter Cooking Class Schedule 😋 -

Our free cooking class is an evening of exploring several different recipes that feature seasonal fruits and vegetables. The format is simple, we gather, we divide into cooking groups, we cook, we taste and enjoy!  Please join us! Starts at 6:00PM and we try to be cleaned up and out the door by 7:3...