AMY GARDNER / May 5, 2011
I went to a conference yesterday on feeding strategies for kids on the autism spectrum. Susan Roberts, MDiv/OTR/L shared some useful approaches on improving mealtime for these kids (and their parents). I was the only dietitian in the group which...
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...
AMY GARDNER / April 21, 2011
Health professionals are constantly touting the benefits of whole foods. Want to feel energized, healthy and ward off disease? Eat a diet rich in whole foods. This is true but the term “whole foods” is somewhat vague. Many foods are labeled...
AMY GARDNER / April 19, 2011
A couple days after watching Jamie Oliver pour 57 tons of sugar into a school bus indicating how much students in a particular LA school district get from flavored milk each week, my friend sent me the following article discussing Robert Lustig’s lecture “Sugar: The...
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...
AMY GARDNER / March 31, 2011
This is my absolute favorite fish recipe! Native to Veracruz, Mexico, this dish is healthy and full of flavor. The recipe calls for red snapper but you can use any light, white fish (i.e. tilapia, cod). It’s fairly easy to make and...
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...
AMY GARDNER / March 7, 2011
Many parents worry that their picky toddler isn’t getting enough nutrition. It may be reassuring to know that it doesn’t take a whole lot of food for your little one to get his or her needs met. The average toddler age 1-3 needs around 1300...
AMY GARDNER / February 15, 2011
I was recently out to lunch with a group of moms and one of the moms remarked about her toddler who was gobbling up his meal, “he never eats like this at home”. We talked about the differences between the two...
AMY GARDNER / February 11, 2011
I’m reading a book by psychologist Wendy Mogel, PhD called ‘The Blessing of a Skinned Knee’. Drawing from traditional Jewish teachings and years of work as a family therapist she provides readers with strategies for raising compassionate, self-reliant children. The book is a...
