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# EmpowRD Nutrition

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## Posts
- [Eating with the seasons: Summer](https://empowrdnutrition.com/eating-with-the-seasons-summer/): By: Melissa Bloom, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C
- [The Truth Behind Seed Oils](https://empowrdnutrition.com/the-truth-behind-seed-oils/): Written By: Kate McWilliams, Dietetic Intern, Texas Christian University 
- [The Harmful Effects of Diet Culture](https://empowrdnutrition.com/the-harmful-effects-of-diet-culture/): Written By: Mollye Varon, MS, RD, LD 
- [How to Get Started with Receiving Treatment for Your Eating Disorder](https://empowrdnutrition.com/how-to-get-started-with-receiving-treatment-for-your-eating-disorder/): Taking the first step towards treating an eating disorder can be overwhelming, but it is often the one of the hardest parts of someone's journey. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one, it’s an extremely brave and pivotal decision for anyone to make, and it is also crucial to begin the journey to recovery.
- [Warning Signs of Binge Eating Disorder](https://empowrdnutrition.com/warning-signs-of-binge-eating-disorder/): You hear the words binge eating and what do you think? Do you think binge eating means simply just overeating? Do you associate binge eating with someone who does not have any willpower? Do you believe that binge eating is solely focused one the amount of food an individual consumes?
- [Navigating Travel in Eating Disorder Recovery](https://empowrdnutrition.com/navigating-travel-in-eating-disorder-recovery/): Written by: Sarah Ortiz, RD, LD
- [New Year, Same Diet Cycle?](https://empowrdnutrition.com/new-year-same-diet-cycle/): Written by: Sarah Ortiz, RD, LD
- [Going Out to Eat in Recovery](https://empowrdnutrition.com/going-out-to-eat-in-recovery/): Written by Sarah Ortiz, RD, LD
- [What it’s like Working with a Registered Dietitian](https://empowrdnutrition.com/what-its-like-working-with-a-registered-dietitian/): Written by: Sarah Ortiz, RD, LD
- [Debunking Common Eating Disorder Myths](https://empowrdnutrition.com/debunking-common-eating-disorder-myths/): Written by Kathryn Durston, Dietetic Student 
- [Picky Eating Gone Too Far: What is ARFID?](https://empowrdnutrition.com/what-is-arfid/): Having mealtime battles with your toddler or older child is no fun. In fact, it can be downright scary. What about when picky eating seems like it is more than “picky eating”? Maybe you’ve heard about picky eating gone too far and are asking, “What is ARFID?”
- [Can Intuitive Eating Improve Your Relationship With Food?](https://empowrdnutrition.com/can-intuitive-eating-improve-your-relationship-with-food/): Intuitive eating is a way of eating that emphasizes eating in response to internal and physiological cues rather than external and emotional cues1. 
- [Fueling Your Brain: The Correlation Between Food & Motivation](https://empowrdnutrition.com/fueling-your-brain-the-correlation-between-food-motivation/): In the wake of being a dietitian in today’s instant gratification-crazed jungle, it has become apparent that ‘magic foods’ and ‘quick fixes’ have achieved an astonishing level of falsified trust from consumers. I have found it particularly contradictory to believe that these ‘magic foods’ deserve oodles of confidence in improving our health, especially with the rate of eating disorders skyrocketing and our overall mental and physical health plummeting in the U.S.(1). With pure intentions and the innocent hope of changing our patterns to become healthier and happier, we often fall prey to the oh-so-believable ‘magic foods’ and ‘quick fixes’ to accomplish our goals. I have often heard, “It simply is too hard for me to make all these changes, even though I really want to.” This has led me to the question: “Well, how do you actually get someone to make the changes they want to make for their long-term health to avoid turning to ‘quick fixes’?” There is much more to nutrition than simply putting food in your mouth and digesting it; your mind is intimately involved with your eating and motivation levels. Instead of consistently shaming yourself for being unable to make long-lasting changes to your health, ask yourself, “How can I train my brain to want to make changes for my health?”
- [What are the Levels of Care for Eating Disorder Treatment?](https://empowrdnutrition.com/what-are-the-levels-of-care-for-eating-disorder-treatment/): Complexities like these mean that the treatment for an eating disorder must be individualized to the patient’s situation. Thankfully, different levels of care have been established in order to treat people at various stages of an eating disorder and to provide the best possible patient care along the way.
- [Understanding Eating Disorders](https://empowrdnutrition.com/understanding-eating-disorders/): Eating disorders have long been underdiagnosed and stigmatized. Thankfully, modern-day healthcare and society are becoming increasingly concerned with the identification and treatment of mental health disorders.
- [4 Ways to Rethink Your Relationship with Food](https://empowrdnutrition.com/4-ways-to-rethink-your-relationship-with-food/): You’ve tried everything. Your health is at risk. What do you do now? Our culture tells you that a diet is the answer, and that messes with your relationship with food.
- [Natural Means Nothing! What’s Behind the Food Jargon at Your Grocery Store?](https://empowrdnutrition.com/whats-behind-the-food-jargon-at-your-grocery-store/): Imagine strolling down the grocery store aisles, gazing at 30 different types of cereal boxes with a bunch of food jargon pasted all over them. You do not know which cereal to pick, so you decide to buy the one with the most appealing packaging.
- [Why Carbs Aren’t Demonic Creatures](https://empowrdnutrition.com/why-carbs-arent-demonic-creatures/): Educating others so they have the foundation and confidence to understand nutrition is important to me. Nutrition is complex, so don’t be hard on yourself if you finish this article and ask, “Why didn’t I know that?” Many unqualified people give wrong advice or use ‘blanket statements’ that may not apply to you. It’s easy to fall for this. You have good intentions, but it’s time to get the facts straight.

## Pages
- [Profile](https://empowrdnutrition.com/profile/)
- [Reset Password](https://empowrdnutrition.com/reset-password/)
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- [Registration](https://empowrdnutrition.com/registration/)
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- [Registration](https://empowrdnutrition.com/registration-2/)
- [Supervision](https://empowrdnutrition.com/supervision/): Pursue the CEDS Credential with Supervision Support to Advance Your Career in Eating Disorder Treatment
- [Privacy Policy](https://empowrdnutrition.com/privacy-policy/): EmpowRD Nutrition Company (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Texas-licensed registered and licensed dietitian practice specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. Protecting your privacy is fundamental to the trust you place in us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, empowrdnutrition.com, communicate with us electronically, or receive nutrition counseling services.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://empowrdnutrition.com/terms-and-conditions/): Last updated: July 7, 2026
- [Blog](https://empowrdnutrition.com/blog/): Blog on food, self-love, and building a fulfilling life
- [Helpful Links](https://empowrdnutrition.com/helpful-links/): Helpful Links Request an Appointment Request a Free Discovery Call Eating Disorder Information Don't Weigh Me Card - Download Body Image Support
- [Contact](https://empowrdnutrition.com/contact/): 3201 Dallas Parkway Ste 200 Frisco, TX 75034
- [Testimonials](https://empowrdnutrition.com/testimonials/): “Why is Melissa Bloom one of the best Registered Dietitians in the healthcare realm? Because she is passionate about the truth. Her approach isn’t based on fads, popularity, or the almighty dollar. She cares about her clients knowing what science and evidence actually teach us about food. She has helped me see food for what it truly is – a gift. With a combination of education and personal experience, she knows exactly how to tailor a plan for her clients to what best serves them. I HIGHLY recommend hiring Melissa as your RD. You won’t regret it.”
- [FAQ](https://empowrdnutrition.com/faq/): We offer both virtual and in-person appointments.
- [Eating Disorder Treatment Services](https://empowrdnutrition.com/eating-disorder-treatment-services/): Our world is a tangled spider web of food misinformation. Find your way out by armoring yourself with scientific and up-to-date nutrition guidance and expert knowledge specific to your needs. As a CEDS-S, I do not want to tell you what to do; I want to empower you to do it. Therefore, I walk alongside you to guide, nudge, and ultimately teach you how to be your own advocate for healthy eating habits.
- [About The EmpowRD Team](https://empowrdnutrition.com/about-melissa/): Food is my passion, and smashing diet culture is my mission as an Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian. We live in a world that promotes disordered eating. Many of us have no idea that we have been exposed to an abundance of misinformation about nutrition and the human body. It's time for that to change; It's time for all of us to learn how to thrive, despite the toxicity of diet culture that saturates our media and daily conversations.
- [Home](https://empowrdnutrition.com/): Food is personal. Our food beliefs and behaviors are largely shaped by external influences, such as chronic dieting. They are also shaped by our daily dose of food fear and weight-gain terror, which, in turn, is exacerbated by society. Consequently, it takes courage, support, depth, and patience to make sustainable changes in your relationship with food.

## Legal Pages

## Courses
- [LearnDash 101](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/)

## Lessons
- [Lesson 4: Support & Community](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-4-support-community/): https://vimeo.com/803621435
- [Lesson 3: Guides & Tutorials](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-3-guides-tutorials/): https://vimeo.com/803618472
- [Lesson 2: Add-ons](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-add-ons/): https://vimeo.com/803620490
- [Lesson 1: How to Do More with LearnDash](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-1-how-to-do-more-with-learndash/): https://vimeo.com/803613353
- [Lesson 4: Creating a Certificate Using the Certificate Builder](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-4-creating-a-certificate-using-the-certificate-builder/): https://vimeo.com/799350867
- [Lesson 3: Quiz Access Settings](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-3-quiz-access-settings/): https://vimeo.com/799350567
- [Lesson 2: How to Set Up Quizzes](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-how-to-set-up-quizzes/): https://vimeo.com/799349718
- [Lesson 1: How to Create Quizzes and Certificates](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-1-how-to-create-quizzes-and-certificates/): https://vimeo.com/799349065
- [Lesson 5: How to Create Memberships](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-5-how-to-create-memberships/): https://vimeo.com/799332279
- [Lesson 4: How to Create Coupons](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-4-how-to-create-coupons/): https://vimeo.com/799332537
- [Lesson 3: How to Accept Payment for Your Courses](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-3-how-to-accept-payment-for-your-courses/): https://vimeo.com/799333119
- [Lesson 2: How to Set Up Course Registration](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-how-to-set-up-course-registration/): https://vimeo.com/799330885
- [Lesson 1: How to Setup Registration and Payments](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-1-how-to-setup-registration-and-payments/): https://vimeo.com/799330493
- [Lesson 3: How to Use the Course Creation Wizard](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-3-how-to-use-the-course-creation-wizard/): https://vimeo.com/798798063
- [Lesson 2: How to Use the Course Builder to Add Lessons, Topics, and Quizzes](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-how-to-use-the-course-builder-to-add-lessons-topics-and-quizzes/): https://vimeo.com/798775119
- [Lesson 1: How to Build Your First Course](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-1-how-to-build-your-first-course/): https://vimeo.com/798771794
- [Lesson 3: General Settings Overview](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-3-general-settings-overview/): https://vimeo.com/797764007
- [Lesson 2: Dashboard Overview: Courses, Lessons, & Topics](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-dashboard-overview-courses-lessons-topics/): https://vimeo.com/797750743
- [Lesson 1: Getting Started with LearnDash](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-1-getting-started-with-learndash/): https://vimeo.com/797747071

## Topics
- [Administrative & Data Handling](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-3-quiz-access-settings/topics/administrative-data-handling/): https://vimeo.com/799613549
- [Assigning Certificates to Quizzes and Courses](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-4-creating-a-certificate-using-the-certificate-builder/topics/assigning-certificates-to-quizzes-and-courses/): https://vimeo.com/799351510
- [Results Page Display](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-3-quiz-access-settings/topics/results-page-display/): https://vimeo.com/799350555
- [Display & Content Options](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-3-quiz-access-settings/topics/display-content-options/): https://vimeo.com/799350542
- [Progression & Restriction Settings](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-3-quiz-access-settings/topics/progression-restriction-settings/): https://vimeo.com/799350959
- [Setting Up the Registration Page](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-how-to-set-up-course-registration/topics/setting-up-the-registration-page/): https://vimeo.com/799330914
- [How Existing Users Redeem Coupons](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-4-how-to-create-coupons/topics/how-existing-users-redeem-coupons/): https://vimeo.com/799332517
- [How New Users Redeem Coupons](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-4-how-to-create-coupons/topics/how-new-users-redeem-coupons/): https://vimeo.com/799332530
- [Other Payment Gateways](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-3-how-to-accept-payment-for-your-courses/topics/other-payment-gateways/): https://vimeo.com/799333145
- [Stripe Connect](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-3-how-to-accept-payment-for-your-courses/topics/stripe-connect/): https://vimeo.com/799333097
- [PayPal Settings](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-3-how-to-accept-payment-for-your-courses/topics/paypal-settings/): https://vimeo.com/799333129
- [Registration Flow for Paid Courses](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-how-to-set-up-course-registration/topics/registration-flow-for-paid-courses/): https://vimeo.com/799330921
- [Registration Flow for Free Courses](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-how-to-set-up-course-registration/topics/registration-flow-for-free-courses/): https://vimeo.com/799330909
- [Turn on Registration for Your WordPress Site](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-how-to-set-up-course-registration/topics/turn-on-registration-for-your-wordpress-site/): https://vimeo.com/799330949
- [Customize the Registration Settings](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-how-to-set-up-course-registration/topics/customize-the-registration-settings/): https://vimeo.com/799330952
- [Setting Up the Reset Password Page](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-how-to-set-up-course-registration/topics/setting-up-the-reset-password-page/): https://vimeo.com/799330932
- [Setting Up the Registration Success Page](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-how-to-set-up-course-registration/topics/setting-up-the-registration-success-page/): https://vimeo.com/799330958
- [Pages Needed for Registration](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-how-to-set-up-course-registration/topics/pages-needed-for-registration/): https://vimeo.com/799330942
- [Lesson Settings Overview](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-how-to-use-the-course-builder-to-add-lessons-topics-and-quizzes/topics/lesson-settings-overview/): https://vimeo.com/798795877
- [Add Content to Your Lessons & Topics](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-how-to-use-the-course-builder-to-add-lessons-topics-and-quizzes/topics/add-content-to-your-lessons-topics/): https://vimeo.com/798793610
- [Course Settings Overview](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-how-to-use-the-course-builder-to-add-lessons-topics-and-quizzes/topics/course-settings-overview/): https://vimeo.com/798788916
- [Dashboard Overview: Challenge Exams, Coupons, Assignments, Design, Reports, Add-ons, & Settings](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-dashboard-overview-courses-lessons-topics/topics/dashboard-overview-challenge-exams-coupons-assignments-design-reports-add-ons-settings/): https://vimeo.com/797759153
- [Dashboard Overview: Quizzes, Questions, Certificates, & Groups](https://empowrdnutrition.com/courses/learndash-101/lessons/lesson-2-dashboard-overview-courses-lessons-topics/topics/dashboard-overview-quizzes-questions-certificates-groups/): https://vimeo.com/797755740