Food for Thought

Are you on the go or on the run?

By Roy Nelson In today’s busy world, you’re busier than ever. Between driving kids to practice, holding down a job, sitting in on charity boards, checking in on aging parents, answering emails and planning the family vacation, you’re on the … Continue reading


How to Stop Binge Eating: Learning the Value of Weakness

By Roy Nelson Those struggling with weight loss typically believe that they should have the willpower to stop binge eating. Yet time and time again they do everything they can to quit bingeing by sheer force of will, and time … Continue reading


How to be Happy (Part 2)

By Tricia Greaves Nelson Reading books about happiness is nice, but it doesn’t always translate into having more happiness in our own lives. Have you noticed? What I have found works best is observing a really happy person; watch how … Continue reading


How to Be Happy

By Tricia Greaves Nelson Roy and Tricia in 1990 I have had the honor of knowing Roy Nelson for over 25 years now. As a spiritual healer and mentor, Roy has been responsible for changing my life by helping me … Continue reading


3 Spiritual Steps to Freedom

By Roy Nelson This is the time of year when, in the Jewish tradition we celebrate the Jews’ freedom from bondage, and in the Christian tradition, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. And while the historical marker of these … Continue reading


Sugar Addiction: 5 Shocking Sugar Facts

Did you know that sugar is the #1 additive used in our country’s food today, beating out all other 2600 additives combined? Nowadays sugar is being added to practically everything from baby food to pasta sauce. And for good reason. … Continue reading


5 Ways Sugar Addiction is Ruining Your Health

Apple Jack’s, PixyStix, Mary Jane’s and Fireballs. Am I dating myself? My favorite sweets were constant companions growing up. And it didn’t end with childhood. Sugar binges were frequent in high school and college. Friday nights were all about brownies … Continue reading


Guest Blogger Michael McCauley: Childhood Obesity, Education is Key

What is the number 1 most consumed vegetable in America? Does pizza sauce count as a vegetable? What percentage of kids don’t eat at least some vegetables every day? Childhood obesity is a growing problem, especially in the U.S. The … Continue reading


The Nelson Center Virtual Healing Intensive for Emotional Eaters: Leading With Our Hearts

Over the past week I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with several people interested in our Virtual Healing Intensive for Emotional Eaters. Most of these folks have been following our work for a while and frequently comment that there is “something … Continue reading


Heal Your Hunger: Why Comfort Foods Are So Comforting

Have you ever gotten into an argument with a loved one, for example over the phone, and the minute you hung the phone up found yourself standing in front of the open refrigerator, digging into that left over pizza or … Continue reading