Divergent Dietitian

06/15/2026

For someone with ARFID, the difference between American and Dutch pancakes may matter less in regard to nutrients and more in terms of texture, appearance, predictability, smell, and sensory experience.

American Pancakes:
Thick, fluffy, and soft
Sometimes stacked
Uniform texture
Often served plain with toppings added separately

Dutch Pancakes:
Thin and larger than American pancakes.
Slightly chewier texture.
Often contain toppings baked into the pancake
May have browned or crispy spots from cooking.

Someone with ARFID might:
Prefer American pancakes if they like soft, consistent textures and foods that look the same every time.
Prefer Dutch pancakes if they enjoy thinner foods similar to crepes or tortillas and find fluffy textures difficult.

Looking for help expanding your diet? Schedule with an ARFID informed dietitian today!

06/14/2026

This past week, I had the opportunity to meet my long-time mentor and friend in Switzerland. 🇨🇭😍 After the Academy of Eating Disorders conference in Amsterdam 🇳🇱, I left on a sleeper train and arrived at 8 am local which was 2 a.m. at my home in the U.S. My body sent me signals it was tired and I responded with espresso. I asked my body to wake up in the middle of the night, eat what food was available when it was available, hike in the Alps, and do you know what? It flexed. I HAVE A GOOD BODY. YOU HAVE A GOOD BODY TOO. Regardless of how it looks, how it's judged, or how it measures against an appearance ideal, I hope we never forget we have good bodies. ❣️

-Bethany

06/12/2026

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06/11/2026

One bite at a time

06/10/2026

Food freedom means the calories on the menu didn’t deter me from trying a new drink that sounded good- this is the sweet foam campfire cold brew from

-Sara

06/09/2026

International Conference on Eating Disorders ✨

My takeaways include:

• Divergent is providing excellent care that I am incredibly proud of. I do not believe there is better nutritional therapy available, regardless of location. 

• It is past time Divergent becomes a multiple disciplinary team. I look forward to hiring therapists and med providers very soon. 

• Measuring success is no longer optional and happens to correlate really well with my PhD in trauma-Informed care.

• The University of Toledo's partnership with Divergent is cutting edge. Highlighting this relationship on an international scale was my sincere pleasure.

06/09/2026

Did you know that dieting puts you at an increased risk of developing an eating disorder?

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Traveling may be eating disorder recoverys final frontier. Over the last couple of decades I have spent days of my life discussing with clients their nutritional needs during travel. I've calculated needs for clients planning to hike in the Alps, compete at the Olympics, or walk 30k steps at an amusement park. Despite some clients eating enough, rigidity around food is not recovery. 

Travel presents opportunities to explore flexibility, flavor, and collect new findings. Findings are the data we use to measure recovery. Think, "that was harder than I anticipated" or "I did that without a second thought".

The frontier by definition is uncharted territory. It's a place we take new ground, where we explore the bleak and beautiful. Wherever you find yourself today, I hope it includes delicious food, amenable plans, and data interrupted with self compassion.

-Bethany

06/03/2026

Diet culture's least favorite team photo 💫