Metrowest Nutrition

Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet for Autism – Where’s the Science?

AMY GARDNER / May 24, 2018

Does the gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) diet improve autism symptoms? Many parents say yes. But what does the science say? Important note: Autism presents as a highly complex disorder with many possible etiologies and current treatment approaches are directed at symptom management....

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Your Child’s Autism Diet – Set Up for an Eating Disorder?

AMY GARDNER / February 16, 2017

The incidence of autism is rising. As of 2010, 1 in 68 children had autism according to CDC data. We still don’t know the cause of autism but it likely stems from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Since...

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Get Your Greens!

AMY GARDNER / December 2, 2014

We featured the first smoothie listed below at our wellness table at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Quincy last week and received rave reviews!  Many people asked for the recipe so we thought we’d re-post it.  Try both of these...

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Packing a Healthy School Lunch

AMY GARDNER / April 9, 2014

We have made it through this very, very long winter and although summer is in sight, there are still plenty of packed lunches left to put together. If you find yourself or your little one fatiguing from that go-to PB&J,...

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Protein Boosts for Limited Diets

AMY GARDNER / March 20, 2013

Protein Boosts for Gluten/Casein/Soy Free Diets For children with multiple allergies or sensitities, getting adequate protein can be a challenge.  Although the typical American diet includes plenty of protein, it’s the protein in foods that cause allergic reactions and food intolerances. ...

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What is a CSA?

AMY GARDNER / May 2, 2011

Spring is here and with it, come farmers markets and fresh produce.  Now is the time to look into joining a CSA.  If you’d like to join a CSA but don’t know much about it, read on. “CSA” or Community Shared...

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