Nutrition Counseling Center

Nutrition Counseling Center Eating Disorder and Sports Nutrition Specialists in Troy, Northville & Clarkston, Michigan. Offering in-person or virtual nutrition counseling.

A little reminder:Bagels aren’t “good” or “bad.”They’re food.Energy. Warmth. Comfort.A delicious canvas for whatever sou...
12/11/2025

A little reminder:
Bagels aren’t “good” or “bad.”
They’re food.
Energy. Warmth. Comfort.
A delicious canvas for whatever sounds good today — cream cheese, avocado, eggs, butter, jam, lox… or all of the above.

In eating disorder recovery and intuitive eating, honoring your cravings (yes, even for carbs!) is an important way to rebuild trust with your body.

You’re allowed to choose the foods that satisfy you without guilt, rules, or justification.

So if a bagel sounds good today… enjoy it.
Warm it. Toast it. Top it generously.
Make it part of a nourishing, satisfying meal.

Happy Bagel Day!

This time of year comes with so much commentary about food, bodies, and “being good.”But the truth is… holiday eating do...
12/10/2025

This time of year comes with so much commentary about food, bodies, and “being good.”
But the truth is… holiday eating doesn’t need to be defended or explained.

You don’t owe anyone a breakdown of what you ate or how you’ll “make up for it.”
You’re allowed to enjoy your meals, connect with people you care about, and stay grounded in what actually matters.

Food is meant to be experienced — not judged.
Give yourself permission to simply eat, savor, and move on.

Happy Holidays!

Winter asks us to settle in a bit.Shorter days, colder weather, and quieter routines naturally shift our appetite, energ...
12/10/2025

Winter asks us to settle in a bit.
Shorter days, colder weather, and quieter routines naturally shift our appetite, energy, and motivation.

Instead of forcing yourself to show up like it’s September, what if you let your body move with the rhythm of the season?
✨ More rest
✨ More warm, cozy foods
✨ Less intense activity
✨ Slower mornings and earlier evenings

You’re not “falling behind.” You’re adapting.
This phase is temporary, natural, and human.

The holidays can feel overwhelming, especially around food, routines, and all the pressure this season brings.So our tea...
12/02/2025

The holidays can feel overwhelming, especially around food, routines, and all the pressure this season brings.
So our team put together a Dietitian-curated Holiday Gift Guide filled with simple, comforting, and genuinely useful ideas to make life a little easier and more joyful.

You’ll find:
Easy kitchen gifts
Body-positive, intuitive-eating reads
Comfort + care items for mental wellbeing
Tools for reducing stress

If you’re looking for gifts that feel supportive, practical, and meaningful, this guide is for you.
✨ Link in the comments to explore the full guide!

We live in a world that tells us we can’t be trusted with food — that we need rules, restrictions, or control to keep ou...
11/06/2025

We live in a world that tells us we can’t be trusted with food — that we need rules, restrictions, or control to keep ourselves “in check.” But that belief can actually create the very behaviors we fear.

When we avoid certain foods or label them as “off-limits,” we disconnect from our body’s natural ability to regulate intake. Over time, this disconnection can make us feel out of control around food… which reinforces the idea that we can’t be trusted.

But what if we told ourselves a different story? 💭
What if we believed that we can be trusted with food — that our bodies are wise, capable, and deserving of nourishment and care?

By practicing permission and self-compassion, we begin to restore trust. And in that process, we often discover that the very thing we feared — feeling out of control — starts to fade.

Regardless of what’s going on around us, today is a prompt to pause, breathe, and choose care.After casting your vote (o...
11/04/2025

Regardless of what’s going on around us, today is a prompt to pause, breathe, and choose care.

After casting your vote (or before), take a moment for a nourishing practice:

• Reach for a balanced snack or meal that supports your physical recovery and mental clarity—remember that food is fuel.

• Tune into your body: If stress rises, pause. Hydrate, take slow breaths, step outside, or stretch. During times of heightened external pressure, many people unintentionally de-prioritize nourishment—skipping meals, eating less than they need, or disconnecting from hunger and fullness cues.

• If you’re in recovery—whether from disordered eating, body image concerns, or a cycle of dieting—remind yourself: you deserve nourishment and rest. Your value isn’t measured by external events today.

At Nutrition Counseling Center, we remind you to give yourself the gift of intentional nourishment and compassionate recovery today.

At Nutrition Counseling Center, we believe in fueling both body and community — and this event does just that!From Novem...
11/04/2025

At Nutrition Counseling Center, we believe in fueling both body and community — and this event does just that!

From November 2–7, when you dine at participating Troy Chamber restaurants and show the Step Up to the Plate flyer, you’ll receive 20% off your meal — and your receipt can help local Troy schools earn up to $1,000 in prizes!

It’s a simple way to support local businesses, nourish yourself, and give back to our amazing Troy community.

You don’t have to “earn” it.You don’t have to “make up” for it.You don’t have to hide it or only allow it on certain day...
10/31/2025

You don’t have to “earn” it.
You don’t have to “make up” for it.
You don’t have to hide it or only allow it on certain days.

Candy is just food — fun, nostalgic, often shared with people you love. When you make peace with foods like this, they stop having power over you.

✨ Let Halloween be about joy, connection, and permission — not guilt or rules.

What’s really spooky this Halloween?
10/31/2025

What’s really spooky this Halloween?

Saying “I can’t have that” usually leads to craving it more.Restriction often ends in overeating, bingeing, and shame.Wh...
10/27/2025

Saying “I can’t have that” usually leads to craving it more.

Restriction often ends in overeating, bingeing, and shame.

When food is normalized, you remove the urgency and guilt. You can enjoy the food in the moment and move on without spiraling. Normalizing food helps break the restrict–binge cycle for good.

Some weeks feel calm and predictable. Others… not so much. Schedules change. Energy shifts. Moods, seasons, and prioriti...
10/24/2025

Some weeks feel calm and predictable. Others… not so much. Schedules change. Energy shifts. Moods, seasons, and priorities all move in waves.

Your eating patterns will, too. And that’s not a problem — it’s human.

✨ Some days you cook a full meal. Other days it’s takeout and snacks.
✨ Some weeks you crave fresh produce. Others, comfort foods and ease.
✨ Some seasons feel structured. Others are about getting by.

Nutrition doesn’t have to look the same every day to be supportive. Flexibility is part of well-being — not something to fix.

Give yourself permission to flow with life instead of fighting to keep it rigid.

Your worth doesn’t depend on what or how you eat — it’s constant, even when life changes shape.

When nutrition becomes a set of rigid rules, it loses the very purpose it was meant to serve: supporting your well-being...
10/22/2025

When nutrition becomes a set of rigid rules, it loses the very purpose it was meant to serve: supporting your well-being.
You can use nutrition to:
- Boost your energy and focus
- Support your body in recovery and performance
- Nourish your mind and mood

But when those same principles become strict rules — “I can’t eat that,” “I already failed today,” “I have to earn my food” — they stop being helpful and start being harmful.

Save this post as a reminder: your body doesn’t need perfection — it needs partnership.

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Troy, MI
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Welcome to NCC

Nutrition Counseling Center is a private practice in Bloomfield Hills, MI specializing in variety of nutritional concerns for both the adolescent and adult populations. Areas of specialty include; eating disorders, dysfunctional eating and chronic dieting, sensory food issues, food allergies, selective eating and extreme pickiness, weight management through the non-diet approach, and general nutritional concerns.

Our Registered Dietitians are highly skilled and experienced in nutrition counseling techniques that minimize the length of treatment and produce desired results. Our services include individual nutrition counseling, therapeutic meal support, grocery shopping tours, cooking classes and we are available for presentations.

Nutrition Philosophy for Weight Management - Nutrition Counseling Center utilizes an intuitive eating and mindful based nutrition philosphy. These methods can be effective in helping individuals achieve health and wellness goals while preserving self-esteem and a positive body image. Our goal is to teach and encouraged a normal relationship with food that is flexible, forgiving and long lastings.