Magnolia Creek clients prepared turkey burgers and sweet potato fries in last week’s cooking experiential group. Before cooking the burgers, the clients flavored the meat with salt, pepper, minced garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. They tossed sliced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garam masala (a spice blend commonly used in Indian cuisine). The clients built their own burgers using classic burger toppings like lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup. This was such a fun cooking group!Â
The Startling Rise of Eating Disorders in Teens
A recent CDC report shows that emergency room visits for teen girls with eating disorders have doubled from 2019 to 2022.1 There are several theories for this alarming rise, but one thing is clear: Kids need help sooner. Research indicates that 22% of children and teens struggle with disordered eating.2 Prompt identification and treatment of