Christine Byrne
Eating disorder dietitian and journalist in Raleigh, North Carolina
'Twas the day before Thanksgiving, and all through the house...was a food journalist-turned-dietitian feeling antsy and nostalgic. I'm in the middle of a light day of private practice clients, so I …
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I wasn’t always anti-diet. I spent years working in food media and writing articles about “clean” eating and all kinds of other diets. (Not to mention, the disordered eating habits and the fixation on …
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Have you heard about Adele’s weight loss? What about Rebel Wilson’s? I bet you have, because it’s virtually impossible to avoid headlines about either. The media loves, loves, LOVES a celebrity weight …
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As of October 2, 2022, Christine Byrne Nutrition is officially an in-network dietitian with Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) of North Carolina! Whether or not to accept health insurance was a big …
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I can't remember the first time I ate a sweet potato, but I know that it was pretty late in my childhood. At first I wasn't sure what to think — they're starchy like potatoes, but sweet like pie! …
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As a dietitian, I work with folks across the spectrum of disordered eating and eating disorders. Everyone who struggles in their relationship with food deserves help, whether they have a diagnosis or …
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