Balanced Nutrition Therapy, LLC

11/14/2025

We are passionate about continuing to educate professionals about treating eating disorders!

Sponsor shoutout! Huge thank you to our sponsor, Balanced Nutrition Therapy (BNT), for supporting NetworkED! 💛
Based in Crestwood, MO and licensed in multiple states, BNT provides compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care for eating disorder recovery and reproductive health. Their team offers both virtual and in-person support — including meal support, support groups, and recovery coaching nationwide.

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To learn more about Balanced Nutrition Therapy, visit their website https://www.balanced-nutrition-therapy.com/

11/14/2025

This week I (Cameron) am making Butternut Squash Soup! When the weather starts to get colder, we switch up our usual pizza and salad Thursdays for soup and sandwiches! This soup gets a hearty "stick to your ribs" texture from pureed red lentils and warms throughout with curry spices.

Be sure to save this post so you have the recipe handy when you need a satisfying, comforting dinner!

Butternut Squash Soup Recipe:
1 small - med butternut squash, roasted and peeled
3/4 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 TB olive oil
2 tsp curry powder. If you like spicy, swap out 1/2 a tsp for hot curry powder
2/3 cup red lentils
6 c vegetable stock
salt to taste
1/4 cup whole milk

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent. Add curry powder and Bloom for ~30 seconds. Add all the rest of the ingredients except for the milk and bring to a simmer; cooked until lentils are done. Puree until smooth off heat and add milk.

Top with toasted pumpkin seeds and serve with sourdough cheesy bread.

11/10/2025

Feeling anxious about upcoming holiday travel? You’re not alone. Holidays and vacations can throw off even the most grounded routines — especially for those working through eating disorder recovery. But with the right tools, you can stay balanced and enjoy the experience.

In our latest blog, occupational therapy doctoral candidate Abby Wagner shares practical, compassionate tips for maintaining occupational balance while traveling — from navigating meals to finding joy in movement and rest.

Read the full blog here:
https://www.balanced-nutrition-therapy.com/bntblog/occupational-balance-on-the-road

11/07/2025

Meeting new providers can be scary. Walking into a new office, to talk to someone you don’t know, about some of your most vulnerable struggles… is understandably overwhelming.

That’s why we do everything we can to make the BNT office feel different. In this space, you’ll be greeted by smiling faces, have a comfortable place to sit, and probably even hear a burst of laughter or two coming down the hall.

We fill our office with hope, so that there’s enough to give away to every person who walks through our doors!

*Registered Dietitians in St. Louis for eating disorders, fertility nutrition, and pediatric feeding concerns*

11/06/2025

As dietitians in St. Louis, we often talk about how food is one of our most basic needs and that everyone deserves to have their basic needs met.

We recognize that not everyone has access to the same security right now. With the government shutdown and food assistance paused, many families in our community are facing real uncertainty.

We’ve set up a food collection box in our office for Operation Food Search to help ensure no one has to go without a meal.

If you’re able, we’d love for you to drop off non-perishable items*. And if you could use some extra support right now, please know you’re welcome to take what you need.

Caring for others and caring for ourselves aren’t opposites, both are forms of nourishment.

Give if you can. Take if you need. We’re all in this together.

*Operation Food Search asks that you please refrain from donating items in glass containers, and ramen noodles. Pop top cans are especially appreciated, and personal hygiene products are also welcome.

11/05/2025

As we head into November, there's a lot of talk about gratitude, and lately I (Deborah) have been feeling truly grateful for my recovery mindset! When eating with clients, I can recall and understand so much of being in that challenging place, and I have such gratitude that I've been able to see life on the other side.

I'm grateful that I don't have to work through the food noise anymore. I'm grateful I don't have to deal with the constant self doubt about what I eat or don't eat anymore.

The gift of freedom from food noise is not something to be taken lightly; it feels kind of magical knowing how overwhelming it was in that past, and that I don't experience that grueling internal process anymore.

I have so much compassion for anyone working through their own recovery, and believe that full recovery IS possible for anyone. (Yes, even you.) Keep going; we are here to hold the hope for you when you can't feel it for yourself.

10/31/2025

As registered dietitians in St Louis, what’s our take on Halloween candy?

Well, the main problem is choosing a favorite. Second biggest issue is determining the correct pronunciation of Reese’s. 👻🎃

Wishing everyone a fun Halloween filled with silliness, spookiness, and several of YOUR personal favs! Let us know your favorite Halloween treat in the comments!

10/31/2025

How cool are these pumpkins carved into sunflowers?! One of our clients sent us this video because the sunflowers reminded her of BNT, and we thought it would be the perfect chance to share why we use the sunflower symbol.

The sunflower has always been close to our hearts. Rebecca’s wedding bouquet was made of them, long before BNT became what it is today. Just as a sunflower turns itself toward the sun, they remind us to turn toward those who bring warmth, joy, and hope. They remind us that we have the ability to bloom even when the odds are stacked against us - whether that means overcoming the challenges of infertility, or becoming your full self after digging out of the depths of disordered eating.

So when you see that sunflower, remember: when the light feels out of reach, the dietitians at BNT are committed to holding it for you until you can find it again. ☀️🌻

10/29/2025

Halloween doesn't have to scary when it comes to fertility food choices! We want you to enjoy everything that the holiday has to offer.

When given some options, dark chocolate has both fiber and antioxidants, which are both supportive to a fertility focused diet.

No dark chocolate in sight? Opt for a candy that also has fat and protein, like a peanut butter cup, chocolatey trail mix, or a Snickers.

10/29/2025

Deborah’s all decked out in her Halloween boa to share some truly terrifying thoughts about staying in an eating disorder. It can be hard to tell when you’re in it, but trust us - the reality of staying in it is often scarier than the discomfort of getting out. 👻

Change is hard. And staying where you are is even harder. When you’re ready to find a way out, we’re here.

Balanced Nutrition Therapy in Crestwood, Missouri offers nutritional support for eating disorder recovery from experienced dietitians for every stage of life.

10/27/2025

If you're a parent, we don't have to tell you that mealtimes can be trying. And if your child has special sensory needs or aversions, the frustrations can multiply quickly.

If you haven't yet, try allowing your child to play with foods of various textures outside of meal times - with absolutely no pressure to eat or taste anything. Ongoing, low stakes exposures can make a world of difference!

If you need more support, or just want to reclaim your sanity at mealtimes, don't forget that a Registered Dietitian specializing in pediatrics can work with you and your child to decrease food anxiety and increase their nutrition! We currently have a few spots open for kids, and would love to support your family!

10/26/2025

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are gaining popularity right now. And while they can show fascinating insights into how your body responds to food, they can be tricky for those in eating disorder recovery.

With the right guidance and support, they can reveal important (and dangerous!) patterns like hypoglycemia or post-meal crashes that illustrate why your body needs more consistent nourishment. But without proper support, they can fuel anxiety or reinforce restriction.

If you're working toward recovery from anorexia, a continuous glucose monitor could be a powerful tool to keep you safe as you work toward re-nourishment. Just remember - recovery isn’t about achieving the “perfect” blood sugar curve. Focus instead on rebuilding trust with your body, learning its signals, and responding with care instead of fear.