Metrowest Nutrition and Therapy

“Anna Rexia” Costume Fuels Controversy

AMY GARDNER / October 5, 2011

One of my clients described this Halloween costume today as I listened in disbelief.  The “Anna Rexia” costume is a short, tight black dress with the outline of a skeleton on it accompanied by a tape measure around the waist.  The heart-shaped name tag coincidentally represents one...

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“Mommyrexia”, a dangerous trend

AMY GARDNER / August 5, 2011

The Today Show did a great segment on celebrity pregnancy last week.  Dr. Nancy Snyderman weighed in on the unhealthy message skinny pregnant women are sending to the general public angrily stating it’s an “upper East Side, obnoxious, white girl problem”....

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Your Inner Food Guru

AMY GARDNER / May 16, 2011

What should I eat?  Such a simple question, yet so difficult to answer these days.  Information overload has led most of us (yes, dietitians included) into a state of nutrition quandary.  The truth is, you already know what to eat. The solution isn’t...

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Is it time to get rid of those “skinny” clothes?

AMY GARDNER / April 27, 2011

Spring is here and with it comes a desire to clean.  What better time to look through your closet and get rid of those clothes that don’t fit?  Many people hang onto “skinny” clothes or even buy items a size too...

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The Power of Positive Thinking

AMY GARDNER / April 13, 2011

You’ve probably heard the saying “you are what you eat”.  You are also what you think.  Thinking shapes who we are and how we behave.  Positive thoughts lead to positive feelings.  AND when you’re feeling good, you take better care of yourself.  Focusing on the glass half full as opposed to half...

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Hooked on Fiber

AMY GARDNER / April 6, 2011

Can you really get too much of a good thing?  When it comes to fiber, the answer is a resounding “yes”.  Fiber is helpful for managing weight, diabetes, cholesterol and digestive health.  It satisfies hunger and decreases the glycemic impact of food.  Since it’s not absorbed...

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FREE Mindful Eating Group for Teens

AMY GARDNER / March 29, 2011

We want to pass along this information about a free mindful eating group for teen girls at Milford Hospital. Mindful Living ~ Mindful Eating Group for Teen Girls FREE!!! Ages 10-15 Wednesdays, 7-8 pm Starting April 27 – June 1, 2011...

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What’s on Your Plate?

AMY GARDNER / February 25, 2011

What’s on your plate?  I bet it tells a lot about what’s going on in your life right now.  Our eating parallels our life in many ways.  I was reminded of this while reading Geneen Roth’s latest book ‘Women, Food...

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Free Eating Disorder Screenings

AMY GARDNER / February 22, 2011

Early detection of eating disorders correlates to success in recovery.  Walden Behavioral Care is offering free eating disorder screenings this week in honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. “Millions of Americans have life-threatening eating disorders, yet studies show that most people...

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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

AMY GARDNER / February 21, 2011

It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness week!  To learn more about this national campaign to increase awareness and early recognition of eating disorders at the NEDA website click here. Also, here are a couple local events to check out: Tuesday, February 22nd,...

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